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Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist
Pompeii, Italy
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From $61.97
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii on this small-group tour. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the ruins and discover what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Follow your archaeologist guide around the western part of the town and see important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, a brothel, some residential homes, and more.
- Discover the ancient city of Pompeii on this small-group tour
- Spend more time exploring the ruins with skip-the-line entry tickets
- See key buildings like the Basilica, the Forum, and the thermal baths
- Tours are available in several languages
What's Included
- Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour
- Pompeii admission fee
- Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
The meeting point is the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called "Porta Marina Superiore" opposite to a restaurant called 'Hortus'. Please put this one, for easier navigation.
End point
- Pompei scavi80045 Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
The tour will finish inside the ruins.
What To Expect
Meet your archaeologist guide and small group at the Porta Marina Superiore entrance and head directly inside the ruins of Pompeii with skip-the-line tickets. Explore the ancient city to learn about its history and architecture, beginning with the Basilica and Forum. Next, pause to ponder the plaster casts of victims of the famous eruption that destroyed the city inside the Granai del Foro.
Afterwards, stroll along the original paved roads, stopping to admire frescoes and mosaics inside the House of Menander and Stabian Baths before peeking into the most famous brothel ruins in the city. After a walk through the House of the Faun and a brief stop at the Odeon, end with a visit inside the city’s largest theater.
Afterwards, stroll along the original paved roads, stopping to admire frescoes and mosaics inside the House of Menander and Stabian Baths before peeking into the most famous brothel ruins in the city. After a walk through the House of the Faun and a brief stop at the Odeon, end with a visit inside the city’s largest theater.
Pompeii Archaeological Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Basilica
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Forum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Granaries of the Forum
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Via dell’Abbondanza (Pass By)
House of Menander
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lupanar
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
House of the Faun
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Odeon - Teatro Piccolo (Pass By)
Teatro Grande
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
- Bring a small bottle of water
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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3,684 reviews
Melody_S, May 2024
We absolutely enjoyed our tour with Rafaela! She was so knowledgeable and pointed out many small details we would not have noticed otherwise.
I would have preferred a slightly longer tour, so book if that is an option for you. If not, you also have a choice to stay in the park after the guide leaves. Leave room in your schedule for this for sure!!
Ashley_P, May 2024
This was a great tour! I truly enjoyed the guided tour with headphones so we could hear our guide well. Our guide, Sarah was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. I highly recommend this option as we were able to fast track our entry and then explore the park after the tour finished.
Betina_T, May 2024
The toyr guide was very informative and enthusiastic. I would highly recommend to family and friends
Jared_B, May 2024
Our tour of Pompeii was great. The tour guide was a professor from University of Napoli and gave us lots of information and historical perspective of Roman life! Highly recommend.
Julia_B, May 2024
The tour guide was passionate and knowledgeable. An excellent overview of the ruins of Pompeii. Visitors could further explore the park afterwards.
Ronald_C, Apr 2024
The tour was on time. The group was not too big. The selected sites provided a great overview of the site. The guide was organized, friendly, knowledgeable and answered questions respectfully and with insight. We were allowed time on our own after the tour.
cvetomirbogdanov, Apr 2024
Amazing! Unbelievable! The tour was great and our gide was ao experienced and knowledgeable. Thank you for your passion!
Mariana_D, Apr 2024
I learned a lot from the guide, which made the experience way richer. Without the guide I would not have known what I was looking at. He also gave tips of extra places to visit in Pompeii no included in the tour.
Jordan_B, Apr 2024
Illaria was a great guide. Friendly and detailed. Pointed us to interesting areas and gave people a chance to examine each areas.
Donna_Z, Apr 2024
The guide was very interesting and informative. the site is vast, but she tried to be efficient with our time and show us the main attractions. You had time after the tour to explore on your own.
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