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.
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 under18 y.o. travelers, please bring your ID card/passport with you
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
5,676 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jonathan S,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely fantastic tour. Our tour guide was incredible as she had so much knowledge to share with us, she made it fun and engaged with everyone on the tour. She showed us the live dig site where you could see where they were digging up remains of a crushed person. She was so kind and helpful and gave us background on the city’s history, the culture, the people, what they ate, how they lived, and what they believed. Amazing tour! Whole family loved it.
Amy L,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept going at a good pace. He tried to find shade for us whenever he could (it was brutally hot in June)
Joseph G,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
We had Vincezo as a guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and answered all of our questions.
Matthew R,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
Alessandra was informative and good humored. She made the city come alive. Would recommend to anyone
Jillian K,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely worth every penny! Incredible. Teresa, our tour guide was so friendly, knowledgeable, passionate and made me want to become an archaeologist and study Pompei! Would do it ten more times!
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