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Pompeii Private Guided Tour with Archaeologist

Temple of Apollo ruins with statue and columns in Pompeii, Italy.
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Ancient ruins of Pompeii with columns and archway, view of Mount Vesuvius in background.
Ancient ruins and columns at Pompeii Forum, Italy.

Duration

2 hr

Open today

09:00am - 07:00pm

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Discover ancient Pompeii's untold secrets on this private tour, exploring historical marvels like the Forum, Domus, and Basilica with an expert guide.

4.8/5

(34)

Nadja Nicoletta Schmidt

Nadja

Apr 2025
Verified booking
Rosana, an archaeologist, is an excellent and professional Pompeii guide. She showed us the ancient city, which was buried by Vesuvius almost 2,000 years ago, in an exciting, entertaining and knowledgeable way. We will definitely be back, as we were very impressed by the excavations, you need more than one day to see everything and the excavations have not yet been completed.
Sarah Bryant

Sarah

Jul 2025
Verified booking
We had a lovely guide called Francesca who was very knowlegeabe and passionate about archeology and Pompeii. Would absolutely recommend this company. Our visit was fantastic.
Philip Antony Shaw

Philip

May 2025
Verified booking
Super friendly guide who was very happy to tailor the tour to the places we really wanted to see. Knowledgeable and happy to answer questions we had about Pompeii. Really positive experience
    • Explore Pompeii’s ruins, unlocking hidden details in the Forum, Domus, and Basilica on a crowd-free guided tour.

    • Skip the lines and step straight into history with fast-track access—no waiting in the heat.

    • Explore Pompeii’s ruins with an archaeologist who reveals excavation insights and hidden details.

    • Enjoy a fully private tour, setting your own pace and asking in-depth questions along the way.

    • Discover the ancient city's social aspects, from politics in the Basilica to fast food at the 'Thermopolis', ensuring an enriching experience.

    • 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line access

    • Expert English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, or German-speaking archeological guide

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United Kingdom, United States, France and over 9 countries have loved this experience

    Sarah Bryant

    Sarah

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    We had a lovely guide called Francesca who was very knowlegeabe and passionate about archeology and Pompeii. Would absolutely recommend this company. Our visit was fantastic.
    Philip Antony Shaw

    Philip

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Super friendly guide who was very happy to tailor the tour to the places we really wanted to see. Knowledgeable and happy to answer questions we had about Pompeii. Really positive experience
    Trevor Hayles

    Trevor

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The guide was lovely and very knowledgeable she made Pompeii come to life. And explained things very clearly well worth every penny I would fully recommend a personal guided tour.
    Christian Janocha

    Christian

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The absolute expertise of the guide Rossa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Philip Hancock

    Philip

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
  • A stroll through time

    Your journey begins with an expert local archeological guide, who breathes life into the ruins of Pompeii with their wealth of knowledge and captivating storytelling. The 2-hour tour kicks off at Pompeii's heart, the Forum, once a lively epicenter where politics, commerce, and religion intersected. As you navigate through its ancient columns, it's hard to miss the city's complex ancient water system, a testament to Pompeii's advanced civilization, which even included lead pipes for plumbing, giving birth to the term 'Plumber'.

    Hidden treasures and unraveling mysteries

    Next, step into the world of a 'Domus', richly decorated houses that provide a vivid glimpse into the daily lives and luxuries of ancient Romans. As you explore, you may marvel at a 'Thermopolia', an ancient fast-food joint, a unique facet of Pompeii's social life. The journey continues to the awe-inspiring Basilica, a grand edifice that underlines Pompeii's economic and judicial sphere.

    From the intricate frescoes to the remnants of an ambitious civilization, this guided tour offers an intimate encounter with history, captivating your imagination and leaving you with a deeper appreciation of Pompeii's enduring legacy.

  • Pompeii

    Monday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:30pm
    Sunday09:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 05:30pm
  • What to bring

    • Full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

    • Your ticket will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the ticket on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at the main entrance of Pompeii, Porta Marina Superiore.

    • Address: Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy.

    • Guide identifier: Your guide will be standing outside the entrance gates holding a sign with your name on it.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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