Private Tour
Pompeii - Private Tour (skip-the-line admission included)
Overview
Available languages
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
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
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.
What‘s Included
Visit with a tour guide licensed by Regione Campania
Admission fee
Options
Pompeii - Private Tour (skip-the-line admission included)
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
BEST guided tour ever
dreww977,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesco was an AMAZING guide! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing Pompei with him. He’s so knowledgeable and passionate about the history. He took us to all the best spots before the crowds arrived. If you are looking to book a Pompei tour, this is THE ONE to book. He works the entire area so he would be a great guide anywhere.
Our guide was fantastic!
Anna H,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Francesco was very knowledgeable, personable, and well spoken. We got so much out of this tour, and it was well worth the money!
Wonderful Day in Pompeii!
Elaine M,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience in Pompeii with Francesco! He was fantastic and brought the city to life for us! We had been once before, but a smaller private group was far nicer than a large group! We got far more out of it. It was a very enjoyable afternoon! We would highly recommend this tour and Francesco! ❤️🇮🇹❤️
Outstanding Guide for Pompeii
SeeHDub,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paolo 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
5.00I 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
5.00We 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
5.00Wonderful 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
5.00My 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
5.00Out 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
5.00Francesco 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.
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