Private Tour

Pompeii - Private Tour (skip-the-line admission included)

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Pompeii is undeniably the most important archeological site in the world.

An entire city perfectly preserved just like it was back in 79 A.D., when a tremendous eruption of the nearby volcano Mt. Vesuvius buried it under a deep layer of ashes and lapilli.

Pompeii is very different from any other archaeological site in the world. There are ancient ruins in Rome, Greece, Egypt, Central America and other wonderful places on the planet, but in none of those except for Pompeii you can still walk down the original ancient streets and find them as lively as they were back then. You can walk in the same houses people lived in, in the same temples they prayed in and be in the same places they worked in and they had fun in. You can even still see the tracks of their carriages left on the road surface; the pipes the drinking water ran into; and last but not least, the “petrified” bodies of the victims of the eruption.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Pompeii Archaeological Park

We will visit the most important public buildings (theatres, temples, thermal baths and more) and bring your attention on some of the most traditional Roman shops like the thermopolia - ancestor of the modern fast food restaurants - and the pistrinum - the Roman equivalent of a bakery. The city of Pompeii is also quite known for the magnificence of its residences, the names of which are renowned in the entire world: the House of Menander, the House of the Faun, the House of the Vettii, the House of Caecilius Iucundus and many more. We will be in some of those fantastic dwellings and also walk down “Via dell'Abbondanza” (the main street), the Forum (the main town square) and the famous “red-light district” and its suggestive wall paintings. Lastly, a special focus will be put onto the poor victims of the eruption, appearing as petrified bodies.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Visit with a tour guide licensed by Regione Campania

Admission fee

Options

Pompeii - Private Tour (skip-the-line admission included)

Reviews

5.00

30 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Outstanding Guide for Pompeii
SeeHDub,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paolo is a very charming and knowledgeable guide. He clearly knows everyone who works at Pompeii which makes your experience much richer. He has a passion for his job which shows. 10/10 would recommend him as a guide.
Worth every penny!
Kristina S,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I wasn’t sure what to expect on this tour but we were surprised by how much we enjoyed it. The guide Antonella was so knowledgeable and helpful! The private tour was worth every penny! The other tours were great I’m sure but having your own guide to talk to made it an experience we will never forget. She delivered such personal service to us that she made us feel like royalty!
Highly recommended
737matis,,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful tour with our kids (ages 10 and 12) with Marzia! She was an extremely nice person and brought us to the most beautiful places and explained so much that it made Pompeii come to life! I have been to Pompeii years ago, but without a gut and there is no comparison how much more I enjoyed this experience. Highly recommend.
Great tour guide!
Julianna B,,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience and must see if you’re near the Amalfi coast or Rome… you get to walk the streets of history!
LOVED! Great for teens/tweens!
Jenna G,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My boys (ages 12 and 16) took this tour towards the end of our trip, and my kids were not excited about another tour. It turned out to be their favorite tour of our trip because Francesco was so great! He was very knowledgeable and kept my kids engaged by sharing things that would be interesting or even scandalous with them . Pompei is a must-see and Francesco is among the BEST tour guides (and we’ve had a lot!). If you are debating whether to include Pompeii, it is really a must see! Ask for Francesco!
outstanding private tour of pompeii
paultU1692JG,,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Out your was with Marco - he was such an amazing source of knowledge. We had arranged a driver and he spoke with the driver ahead of time to ensure a smooth meeting point. if you are going to Pompeii we highly recommend Marco as a tour guide
Would definitely recommend Francesco.
Becky A,,May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Francesco was a fabulous guide. We had him for both a tour in Naples and one in Pompei. He definitely knows his stuff and provided great information about each location. We were unaware he also does tours of Capri, otherwise we would have booked him for that as well. 10/10 would definitely recommend.
Experience to recommend!!
X8674PGluciar,,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The visit was very interesting and our good guide Nadia managed to keep the attention of even the little ones high. Very prepared and helpful! I recommend everyone to make this guided tour otherwise Pompeii would appreciate only a small part and nn you would capture so many details, curiosities and stories that only a good guide can provide you!
An amazing day out
534naomih,,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Francesco was a wonderful guide and made our trip to Pompeii informative and fun. It is an extraordinary place. Francesco’s knowledge made our visit so much more enjoyable
5 star review for Francesco
jax0bc,,May 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Francesco is a great guide, he takes time to explain each part of Pompeii and answers questions well and overall is very professional and would highly recommend!