Pompeii & Villa of Mysteries Small Group Tour with Archaeologist
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Immerse yourself in an intimate encounter with antiquity on our Archaeologist-Led 3-hour Pompeii Tour.
Starting from the main entrance called Porta Marina Superiore, our journey weaves through the silent streets at a time carefully chosen to avoid the crowds.
Our expert archaeologist will lead you to a remarkable Pompeian house, revealing secrets of ancient domestic life through its preserved grandeur.
The adventure culminates with exclusive access to the enigmatic Villa of the Mysteries, where you'll unlock the silent tales of frescoes frozen in time. Secure your place for a unique glimpse into the past.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Small pets (within 10 kg) are allowed inside the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, however they must be kept on a leash.
Not recommended for people with mobility issues due to the irregular and uneven path.
Not suitable for visually impaireds
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meet the guide outside the main entrance of the ruins called Porta Marina Superiore holding an ASKOS TOURS sign.
Basilica
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
What‘s Included
3-hour guided tour by an archaeologist guide
Small group tour (max 20 people)
'Pompei Plus' entrance ticket (including Archaeological Park + Villa of the Mysteries)
Transportation
Food and drinks
Options
French Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Pompeii + Villa of Mysteries
French Tour
Spanish Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Pompeii + Villa of Mysteries
Spanish Tour
German Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Pompeii + Villa of Mysteries
German Tour
Italian Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Pompeii + Villa of Mysteries
Portuguese Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Pompeii + Villa of Mysteries
Portuguese Tour
English Tour
Duration: 3 hours
English Tour
Reviews
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding Tour of Pompeii’s Highlights
Rhonda A,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide Jolanda representing Askos provided an excellent tour, sharing both her knowledge and wit.
Yolanda 5***** tour guide
jessica21217,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Yolanda 5***** tour guide The tour was very informative and she answered all our questions thoroughly.
Thanks for the afternoon, Jolanda!
Roving48717044175,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jolanda was a great guide. She told the story so enthusiastically and thrillingly that you thought you were in the middle of busy Pompei. A great experience.
Great tour
46evev,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience highly recommended. Three pleasant hours of guided tour of Pompeii with the Villa dei Misteri included. The archaeological guide Giulia was very competent, engaging and nice! Good organization.
Amazing and exciting
patrick b,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible moment, provide comfortable shoes to be able to walk serenely and without limit the incredible expanse of this site. You have to spend the whole day there to enjoy it
Sara best tour guide
GrandTour58816687484,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Magnificent tour of Pompeii carefully guided by Sara, who transmitted the love and passion for history and her work. Friendly, helpful, professional and nice. Anyone who has the tour led by Sara will not be disappointed! Stra recommended!
Perfect ride
T1116HLcharlesh,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect, the guide was very interesting, whether about the history of Pompei or about the excavations at the moment. They are very easy to reach and after the tour leaves us in the ruins so we can continue our experience. 3h is the best time to learn a lot without getting too tired at the end!
A winter day in Pompeii
Yvonne L,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared to walk and wear comfortable shoes and layer your clothing. Having an archaeologist walk and talk you through Pompeii helped to understand life in the city in 79AD and to better appreciate the art, architecture and deeper history of the city. You then have more time to wander freely and better investigate the city with more knowledge.
We had a wonderful time...
Alexis T,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time with Teresa. She is very knowledgeable and passionate. The Villa of Mysteries add on is well worth it and completes the day nicely. We'd love to come back and do another tour with her.
Highly recommended experience
Marina C,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fully recommended to do the guided tour with archaeologist, in our case it was Ana and the experience was wonderful. Pompeii is amazing and immense, when you take the guided tour you understand many more things, told us many interesting facts and explained curiosities of how it was lived at the time. I would repeat the visit.
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