Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
Overview
Available languages
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
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
What‘s Included
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
Options
German Tour
French Tour
Portuguese Tour
English Tour by night
Duration: 1 hour: Duration: 1h30m.
Meeting point PORTA ANFITEATRO: Meet us at Via Roma, 101, 80045 Pompei NA, Italia. Note that Pompeii has 3 different entrances.
Italian Tour
English Tour
Spanish Tour
Italian Tour by night
Duration: 1 hour: Duration: 1h30m.
Meeting point PORTA ANFITEATRO: Meet us at Via Roma, 101, 80045 Pompei NA, Italia. Note that Pompeii has 3 different entrances.
Reviews
6,623 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really good tour
Carolyn P,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a 2 hour tour with Sara. She was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and engaging. Queue jump was great, and Sara’s recommendations of where to explore after the tour were also really helpful. Would definitely book again, thank you!
Fabulous!!
amymK9325PL,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna Sorrento was our guide and she was truly phenomenal!!! Made us feel like we were truly reliving in the past. She was so knowledgeable and kind! I would love to give more stars because we loved the tour so much!! Thank you Anna!!
Our guide Paulo was very...
Suzannah F,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Paulo was very knowledgeable and kept everyone informed. A good experience and highly recommend.
Pompei rocks!
Jamie S,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and an excursion everyone should go on. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. I would take this tour again and again! Our tour guide was Paolo
Excellent tour with Giovanni
stevematthews99,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with Giovanni informative, funny and engaging. We had the opportunity to see quite a few of the main sites , covered a great deal in the two hour slot and made great recommendations of where to go after the tour for other areas of interest. Value for money,well organised would recommend.
Pompeii 2 hr tour with archeologist
deborahfU9431QT,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having Alessandra (a trained archeologist) as a guide, enhanced the whole visit to Pompeii for us. Alessandra was able to passionately explain historical events, provide factual information about the city and the artefacts that were found there, and gave us a better understanding of the city and the people who lived in there at the time of the eruption.
Pompeii
Nomad216291,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alfredo de Luca: knowledgeable, interesting best possible 2hour introduction into a 2000 year old story. Most enjoyable
Solo travelling experience
georginak609,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely recommend. Rafaella was very knowledgeable and made everyone feel included. As a solo traveller I felt very comfortable and would definitely recommend.
Very enjoyable and educational walking tour
Betty M,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nicely done walking tour with an engaging and knowledgeable archaeologist/guide. The pace was comfortable and we were able to ask questions and discuss the history of the site, while enjoying the ancient beauty of Pompeii.
Our guide Alfredo was...
Erin B,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide Alfredo was very knowledgeable due to his archeology experience and was able to answer everyone’s questions. Although 2 hours isn’t enough to see the entirety of Pompeii, you can spend extra time exploring on your own.
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