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
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
Options
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.
French 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.
Portuguese Tour
Italian Tour
English Tour
Spanish Tour
German Tour
What‘s Included
Licensed guide with archaeological background
Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour
Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
'Pompeii Express' entrance ticket
Food and drinks
Transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7,228 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour was great and...
Tyler G,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great and Pompeii was very cool to visit. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly!
Great small-group tour with Giulia
julieduncang,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Giulia! She was very knowledgeable about the site and also very funny. She kept us entertained the whole time and we learned a lot, too! For an extra €200 each way, they drove our group of five to and from Pompeii from the port in Sorrento. We appreciate that they were willing to wait for us and reschedule our tour when we were not able to get off the cruise ship on time.
The tour guide was very informative. I had an excellent time visiting Pompeii.
KENIA A,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was so interesting! Lino was very informative. So much too learn that day. The place was very big to explore and learn about the people past experiences and how they lived back then.
Our tour guide Ana was...
Sabrina D,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Ana was very knowledgeable and provided great info on the tour! It was so hot out but she kept it interesting for all!
Antonella was great!
Jeannette B,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was hot but the tour was excellent. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly.
Alessandra is fantastic!
Ruth B,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alessandra was amazing. She is very knowledgeable, speaks clearly, and has a wonderful sense of humor. We would take any tour she leads, anytime!
Awesome tour guide, need better instructions for meeting place
Erlinda O,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The meeting place is confusing. For us since it’s our first time to be in Pompeii, the instructions should have been clearer, that to go to the meeting place at the entrance, we still had to go uphill to the left from the drop off area. We waited for the tour guide at the drop off area where we thought the tour guide would be. No specific instructions that we still have to walk uphill on the left side of drop off area before you can see the meeting place at the entrance to the Ruins. Our tour guide was very good though. I’d give her a 6 out of 5. I just wish we had more time to spend with her. She shared a lot of information about the Ruins that we would have not known if we did the tour on our own.
We love it and learned a lot
Katyofy,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was totally worth it. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept everyone engaged, including the kids. We were a group of 10. We learned a lot and the time spent at the site was perfect. Make sure you have a lot of water and bring hats as it was super hot. Also we didn’t see any bathrooms once inside so make sure to use the bathrooms at the entrance.
Fascinating Day In Pompeii
ker1026,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Antoinetta. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, making the experience both enjoyable and informative. Despite the intense heat, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Just be aware that there’s very little shade along the route, so it’s a good idea to bring plenty of water and a handheld fan if you have one. Highly recommended!
It was great! Perfect...
Katia D,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great! Perfect amount of time to see the most interesting parts of Pompeii. Our tour guide was able to keep everyone engaged including the kids. We learned a lot. The group was about 10 people. The experience was totally worth it. If you are traveling in the summer, be ready for scorching sun and temperatures. Bring a hat and water. Also make sure you use the bathrooms before you enter Pompeii as we didn’t see any inside.
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