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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience a 2-hour tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii led by a professional archaeologist guide and skip the line tickets included in a small group of maximum 20 people.
Walk through the ruins and explore this ancient city, buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Learn about the history of the town and how the Romans lived and see all the most important public buildings and private houses.
Visit the Western part of the town. You will see the Marina Gate, the Basilica, the Forum, the baths, the Lupanar (brothel), the bakery, the house of Faun, the Termopolium, the main street, the Plaster Casts of the dead's, and the Theaters.
The tour is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German and starts at the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour will be available all year around with rain or shine
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
Bring a small bottle of water
For under 18 y.o. travelers, please bring your ID card/passport with you
Mobility scooters are not allowed
Only dogs that do not exceed 10 kg in weight and a maximum height of 40 cm are permitted to enter; admitted animals must be on a leash and held in the arms inside the buildings and it is mandatory to collect their excrement;
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue or impairments, because of steps and ramps, little steep climb, please contact us and ask for a suitable private tour for your needs
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Licensed guide with archaeological background
Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
'Pompeii Express' entrance ticket
Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour
Food and drinks
Transportation
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called "Porta Marina Superiore". The guide will be holding a sign with our company's name "Askos Tours" on the top.
Basilica
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
Meeting point: At the Anfiteatro gate entrance
Meeting point: Outside Anfiteatro gate entrance
6,148 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
katherine s,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
Take water and be prepared for crowds. Know that you will not see everything. Guide was very informative and spoke slow and clearly and answered all questions.
Alison W,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
Two hours with a highly knowledgable archeologist really helped understand the stories of the people who lived in pompeii. To see the buildings and the restoration of them was fascinating. Highly recommend.
Alli L,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
Amazing!! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and FUN! Pompeii is absolutely incredible. So much bigger and advanced than I ever expected. A guide really helped us understand what it used to look like and what day-to-day life was like. Highlight of my trip!!!
Shirley M,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
Very well organised tour. Use of ear piece receivers means you can always hear the guide who was very knowledgeable. As expected Pompeii was busy but didn’t detract from the experience.
Rick P,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
This tour provides a great summary and gives you the big picture. It is meant to be a point of departure for further independent exploration. Daniella was a great guide. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Pompeii for the first time.
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