Skip the Line Guided Tour of Pompeii Led by an Archaeologist
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join our guides in this amazing 2 hours walking tour into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii. You will be led by a professional, archaeology and art history expert guide at the discovery of the highlights of the Roman city while listening in details to the Ancient customs and traditions.
On tour you will see the gymnasium, also known as palestra, where the gladiators used to exercise; the theatres, the bakeries, restaurants, ancient laundries and shops; you will also enter the House of Menander and the Baths. Last but not the least you will pass into the Lupanariae - the red-light district - to end into the Forum,
Please, consider this is a small group tour - up to 15 participants.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code is smart casual
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is not a ticket to the ruins, this is a guided tour confirmation, you can use it only with the guide
Please wear comfortable shoes, because you will be walking on the original ancient streets
If you are late or miss the tour there will be no refunds
IDs are mandatory the day of the tour to enter the site, names given during the reservation have to match IDs
What To Expect
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site,which continues to fascinate people from all over the world. Pompeii was an ancient Roman city which was buried under ash and pumice after the eruption of Mt. Vesuviusin 79 A.D.
Via dell’Abbondanza
You will see one of the main street
Options
Private option
2-hour Private Walking Tours
Small group option
private kids friendly guide
What‘s Included
Skip-the-Line Tickets Included – Guaranteed No Long Waits
Professional guide
Gratuities
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
719 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing guide and amazing ruins
Michele W,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience. Guide was amazing and knowledgeable. Pompeii was just fantastic. It is more preserved than I could ever have expected. So glad we chose this tour. We would have missed some hidden details and rich history had we not chosen this tour. Highly recommended.
Fantastic tour, highly recommend
595tracyh,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour. Great communication from the tour guide via WhatsApp with clear meeting instructions. Seamless entry to the site and her knowledge really brought the site alive! Looked after us really well. We were then able to wander around the site at our leisure afterwards. Perfect day.
Great experience, tour guide was fantastic
Emma E,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great visit - Leonardo was a great guide and very knowledgeable, highly recommended. Thank you so much.
This was an incredible...
VanessaD,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an incredible location, but Anna was absolutely a fantastic tour. She really went above and beyond and was so knowledgeable and patient and kind and interested in everything around us.
Felt like a VIP!
Ellen J,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best tour anyone could have of Pompei. I had 2 teens with me and he kept them very engaged the entire time . They even said the loved the tour . It will be a special memory for all of us.
Excellent Tour
Kristine J,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lello who is an archaeologist led the tour and is amazing! He is extremely knowledgeable, includes lots of history and very engaging for both adults and children. Small enough group and very little waiting. Great tour!
What an educational and entertaining tour!
Stacia B,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cannot recommend this small group tour enough! We went on a Wednesday, so the site was less crowded, and the archeologist who educated our small group, Catello, was absolutely amazing.
Bringing Pompeii to Life: An Unforgettable Tour with Clairo
Bill H,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Clairo and was fabulous! Very passionate and knowledgeable. We started in the museum which helped bring it all to life and then we spent 2 hours immersed in the history of Pompeii. Would definitely recommend.
Felt like VIPs
Maria S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We turned up to Pompei and soon realised Lello was our guide and it was just me and my partner. We felt like VIPs from the start. Lello was great and told us soo many things that put alot of things in to context. He kept it engaging throughout! Loved every minute.
Our tour was informative...
Susan C,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour was informative and our guide was passionate about the site. We highly recommend the small group tour.
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