From Naples: Skip the Line Pompeii Guided Tour – Small Group
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned bus and follow a licensed archaeology guide through one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological sites.
Explore the ancient Roman streets and uncover the secrets of Pompeii as you visit villas, temples, bathhouses, markets, and the iconic Forum. Witness the moving plaster casts of the victims of the 79 AD eruption, a poignant reminder of the city’s tragic history. The guided tour inside the ruins lasts approximately 2 hours.
Before entering Pompeii, enjoy a stop at a traditional cameo workshop, where skilled artisans demonstrate the intricate craft of carving precious shells by hand. This is also a convenient opportunity to use restroom facilities before exploring the ruins.
Please note: Tours in your selected language are guaranteed with a minimum of 6 participants. If the minimum is not met, an English tour or audio guide will be offered, depending on availability.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The live guide inside Pompeii will be replaced by an official interactive audioguide for groups of less than six.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Naples
We pick up customers at various points in the city center. The tour starts and ends in Naples
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Take the chance to visit the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii, a vast archaeological site under UNESCO patronage, in just 2 hours
What‘s Included
Pompeii entrance fee
Bottled water
Licensed live guide (with minimum 6 pax otherwise audioguide will be provided)
2-hour guided tour of Pompeii
Pickup from several meeting points in Naples
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Pickup points
Royal Continental Hotel, Napoli
Via Partenope 38/44, Naples Italy
NH Napoli Panorama
Via Medina 70, City Centre Naples Italy
Palazzo Caracciolo Naples
Via Carbonara, 112, Naples Italy
Molo Beverello, Port of Naples
Options
Regular Grp FRENCH -10.30am
Reg Group-Start time 10.30am
Pickup included
Small Grp FRENCH -10.30am
Small Grp,Start time 10.30am
Pickup included
Regular Grp -10.30
Eng/ita/Spa-Regular -10.30
Regular Grp FRENCH - 8:30am
Group capacity: up to 30/40 partecipants
Duration: 3 hours: The tour in Pompeii has a duration of 2 hours
Lunch not included
itinerary: Pick up in Naples
Pompei guided tour
Drop off in Naples
Autobus
Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax
Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax
Pickup included
Small Grp - FRENCH - 8:30am
Hotel pick up (from the list)
Group capacity: up to 18/20 partecipants
Duration: 3 hours: The tour in Pompeii has a duration of 2 hours
Lunch not included
Itinerary: Pick up in Naples
Pompei guided tour
Drop off in Naples
minibus
Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax
Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax
Pickup included
Small Grp -13:15
Eng/ita/Spa-Small-13:15
Pickup included
Semi Private FRENCH - 8:30am
Door to Door Service: Guests need to indicate their accommodation
Group capacity: up to 8/10 partecipants
Duration: 3 hours: The tour in Pompeii has a duration of 2 hours
Lunch not included
Itinerary: Pick up in Naples
Pompei guided tour
Drop off in Naples
Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax
Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax
Pickup included
Semi private FRENCH -13.15pm
Vgt Grp Tour- Start time 13.15
Pickup included
Small Grp FRENCH -13.15pm
Sgt Grp Tour-Start time 13.15
Pickup included
Regular Grp FRENCH-13.15pm
Rgt Grp tour-Start time 13.15
Semi Private FRENCH -10.30am
Vgt Grp Tour -10.30am
Pickup included
Semi Private Grp -13:15
Eng/ita/Spa-Vip-13:15
Pickup included
Semi Private Grp -10.30
Eng/ita/Spa-Vip-10.30
Pickup included
Small Grp -8:30 am
Hotel pick up (from the list)
Group capacity: up to 18/20 partecipants
Duration: 3 hours: The tour in Pompeii has a duration of 2 hours
Lunch not included
Itinerary: Pick up in Naples
Pompei guided tour
Drop off in Naples
Minibus
Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax
Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax
Pickup included
Small Grp-Portuguese-8:30am
Hotel pick up (from the list)
Group capacity: up to 18/20 partecipants
Duration: 3 hours: The tour in Pompeii has a duration of 2 hours
Lunch not included
Itinerary: Pick up in Naples
Pompei guided tour
Drop off in Naples
minibus
Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax
Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax
Pickup included
Small Grp -10.30
Eng/ita/Spa-Small-10.30
Pickup included
Semi Private Grp - 8:30am
Door to Door Service
capacity: up to 8/10 partecipants
Duration: 3 hours: The tour inside Pompeii has a duration of approx. 2 hours
Lunch not included
itinerary: Pick up in Naples
Guided visit in Pompeii
Drop off in Naples
van
Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax
Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax
Pickup included
Regular Grp - 8:30 am
Group capacity: up to 30/40 partecipants
Duration: 3 hours: The tour in Pompeii has a duration of 2 hours
Lunch not included
itinerary: Pick up in Naples
Pompei guided tour
Drop off in Naples
Autobus
Important to Know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax
Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax
Regular Grp -13:15
Eng/ita/Spa-Regular -13:15
Regular Grp-Portuguese 8:30am
Group capacity: up to 30/40 partecipants
Duration: 3 hours: The tour in Pompeii has a duration of 2 hours
Itinerary: Pick up in Naples
Pompei guided tour
Drop off in Naples
Bus
Important to know: High season (Apr–Oct) has a minimum of 2 pax
Low season (Nov–Mar) has a minimum of 4 pax
Pickup included
Reviews
838 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Top class
creym2026,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have rarely met such a wonderful guide. Thomas is an outstanding fountain of archeological knowledge and historic insight. He truly is top class.
Tour of Pompei's ruins
663alessiar,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Tommaso explained very well all aspects of Pompei's ruins and let us imagine life at the ancient time telling mamy curiosities. Suggested!
Definitely suggested tour
Y4115FWivanb,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great, funny but very professional and interesting
Pompeii
Charles L,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of Pompeii, but guides change frequently. Unlike Viking, there is no narration to and from ship to Pompeii and vice versa. Guides were fine, especially guide that led in through Pompeii. Tour began and ended at a cameo shop which housed the rest rooms.
Tomasso the best guide in Pompeii
virginiamendiolar,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tomasso is an excelente guide!! The BEST. 😍
Top tour guide
andygO3521ZW,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tomas the tour guide was excellent very knowledgeable and great sense of humour
Interesting excursion
ruzannac2026,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really entertaining, a lot of interesting facts provided by our guide Alessio. Really worth seeing.
Pompeii
556dougw,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alessio was an amazing guide and explained everything very clearly.
Excellent!
R D,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting, Thomas our guide was engaging and struck the perfect between an informative and entertaining presentation. We would certainly recommend this tour to anyone considering a visit to Pompeii.
Pompeii tour
790rodgers,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tomas was very friendly and funny. I really enjoyed the tour.
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