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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
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: Outside Anfiteatro gate entrance
Meeting point: At the Anfiteatro gate entrance
5,933 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tejash C,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
Tour was well organized and very informational. However, somewhat fast moving and not always an opportunity to ask questions or get further insights, especially if you are at the rear of the group.
Ruairidh M,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
Very informative and also relaxed enough for the kids. I would recommend anyone visiting to book this tour, 2 hours seemed a reasonable length of time with children. Also, good communication beforehand by text.
Omar K,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide was very passionate about her field of study. She was engaged and kept us interested. Our kids loved it as well. Would highly recommend.
Brian T,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
Enzo was a great guide, deeply knowledgeable about the site, and always willing to answer questions.
Fernando G,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
It was a fantastic experience! Learned a lot of things I did not know about Pompeii and the history of the region. Our guide, Rafaella, is outstanding!! She speaks Portuguese like a native, has a profound knowledge about archeology and Pompeii and gave us a great class!! Strongly recommend it!!!!
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