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: At the Anfiteatro gate entrance
Meeting point: Outside Anfiteatro gate entrance
5,791 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pamela Z,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
The guide was informative and knowledgeable. Just a little too much talking and his affect can cause you to zone out after a while and he ran over the allotted timeframe, but definitely professional and thorough.
Shane S,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
Amazing and fascinating day! Teresa our guide was excellent and so knowledgeable. Her passion for Pompeii was contagious. Wear sensible and comfortable shoes and take plenty if water and sun screen in summer. Very special place.
Ceren B,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was very informative, she clearly knows and loves her job which makes this a really good experience!
Wendy S,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
They hardly need one more 5 star rating, but here we go. Well organized, whisper phone tech to hear every word, extremely knowledgeable archeologist guide. She was a delight. Two hours was a perfect amount of time.
Andrew W,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
Sergio was great. Found shade along the route and had a passion for the explanations. Skipped the line and entry was seamless.
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