Private Pompeii Tour with Archaeologist & Winery on Mt Vesuvius
Overview
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Experience the ultimate journey into antiquity with Fabrizio, an archaeology expert with 32 years of passion. Forget crowded buses; your adventure begins in a luxurious Mercedes Van, whisking you away to the world’s most famous excavation.
Step back 2,000 years to discover a city frozen in time. You will be mesmerized by the sheer scale and advanced Roman engineering that still baffles experts today. This is a private, leisurely walk tailored strictly to your pace. I specialize in making history clear and engaging for everyone, skillfully navigating away from the crowds to ensure an intimate atmosphere.
The flexibility of our itinerary is matched only by our grand finale: an exquisite lunch at a boutique winery on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius. Explore the sun-drenched vineyards with an expert before indulging in a refined wine-tasting and authentic Mediterranean meal. Secure your spot for a day where history meets luxury and flavor. Book your timeless escape today!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
My tour of Pompeii is tuned on your will and physical attitude. The city is roughly 150 acres large, it hosted once approximately 18000 inhabitants, so the walking tour will be focused on the highlights surrounding the ancient Forum. Would there be any special request please let me know ahead of time: we can plan the itinerary together! In any case, most of the following places will be thoroughly visited: the Forum and its public buildings, The Thermal Bath, The Big and the Small Theatre, a tavern, a bakery, and one or two wonderful private houses.
A visit to the Porta Marina offers a dramatic entrance into ancient Pompeii via its primary access point to the sea, where you pass through a sophisticated dual-arched gate designed for both pedestrian and cart traffic. This entry point is integrated directly into the city's robust Cinta Muraria (defensive walls), which visually narrate centuries of the city's history and fortification efforts. As you ascend the gentle slope of Via Marina from the gate, you are immediately funneled toward the administrative and religious core of the city, the Forum, and you are positioned perfectly to explore key initial sites like the Antiquarium museum and the Suburban Baths.
Options
Pompeii&Wines Tickets included
Pick-up Included Mercedes V-Klass Van: Clean, comfortable, fully functioning A/C, water on board Skip-the-line tickets included Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pick-up and Drop-off
Reservation for wine experience on Mount Vesuvius. Lunch to be paid on the spot
Transport by A/C Mercedes Minivan
Private Walking Tour with Official Guide
Pompeii Express Skip-the-line tickets
Fabrizio will take care of booking for the wine experience. it includes visit, lunch and wine-tasting. The additional cost is € 50 for the Classic tasting or € 60 for Superior wine experience.
The tour does NOT reach the top of Mt Vesuvius
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent time in Pompeii with a very knowledgeable tour guide!
C4125GNashleym,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabrizio was incredibly knowledgeable and took us to all of the important spots in Pompeii on our tour! He was extremely friendly and provided excellent service from the moment we were picked up until we were dropped off for the day. I would highly recommend this tour!
Amazing day with Fabrizio in Pompeii and Winery
brittanymR1001MQ,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabrizio was an incredible tour guide, very captivating and engaging. He is extremely knowledgable and we learned a lot on our tour and very much enjoyed our time. Would highly recommend going with Fabrizio, we would have not known where to go or what we were looking at without him.
Pompeii and vineyard experience
J871HDjustins,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. No lines. Curated to our pace and interests with all the knowledge we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Highly recommended!
Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Winery
F2293IPchrisd,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful tour by someone very knowledgeable and helpful. We loved the experience at Pompeii and at the winery near Mt. Vesuvius. Memories we will treasure for a long time.
Wonderful experience with Fabrizio
Christopher G,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabrizio gave a wonderful history of the area. He took us to Pompeii and the vineyard. Highly recommend him. Very experienced and accommodating to your needs on tour. Best experience you can spend your money on.
Highlight of our trip
theresacW6366JD,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful. I would highly recommend Fabio, he was very knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed the winery as well.
Incredibly professional guide and custom experience
Liz T,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an incredible experience. Fabrizio is an incredible guide and took the time to understand what we wanted to see and customized the tour to maximize our time and meet our interests. He was able to provide both detailed historical information and cultural insights that brought the people of Pompeii to life. I am so grateful we were connected with him and wish weld had even more time!
A tour of Pompeii
180dianef,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabrizio is a great guide! He is attentive, very knowledgeable about Pompeii and the surrounding areas. He was very good about communicating details prior to the tour, and also if we were satisfied with pace of the tour. He was enjoyable to spend the day with!
Personalized tour
megandratz,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely wonderful time with Fabrizio today at Pompeii and a drive to the Amalfi coast and Sorrento coast. If you want a personalized tour with someone who truly loves his job and Italian culture, go with Fabrizio!
So Good - Book!
Jill D,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabrizio was amazing and so accommodating! He was the perfect guide for Pompeii and we learned so much from him about the history and the daily life of the Pompeii residents. I’m not a history buff but Fabrizio kept me Engaged the whole time. So nice to cap the day off with the wine tasting and lunch - a beautiful end to our afternoon. So good!!!
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