Guided Tours

Pompeii Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Pompeii Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2025-10-24T10:00:00
End: 2025-10-24T12:00:00
Location: Naples

Guide explaining Pompeii ruins to tourists with Mount Vesuvius in the background.

Ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background.

Tourists exploring the ancient Samnite House interior in Pompeii, Italy.

Ancient fresco in Pompeii depicting figures in vibrant colors, showcasing Roman art in Naples, Italy.

Duration

2 hr

Open today

09:00am - 07:00pm

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Guided tour

Skip the line and join a guided tour for an in-depth exploration of Pompeii, uncovering history through its streets, frescoes, and statues.

4.5/5

(11,591)

Marion

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We booked a 2 hour guided tour, but stayed later to see more of the site and took a local train to and from Naples (very easy to do this.) I am so pleased we booked the skip the line tour. It saved all the hassle of the entry gate and the guide brought us straight into the site. She was full of knowledge and kept us going at a good pace through some of the main areas. Without her, we would have stayed too long at some areas and missed a lot. In 2 hours we saw a lot of the main buidlings and got a good impression of the whole site, so we were able to go and see more of the villas and streets after the tour. This is definitely the way to see Pompeii if it is your first visit. I have used this company before, in Rome, and they are organised and reliable.

Amalia

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It is very easy to get there from Naples (Garibaldi), and very fast too, only 3 stops in about 40 minutes. The entrance to Pompeii is in front of the station, but we met the guide a little further on, at the next entrance. Rafael was great. He gave a lot of interesting information in a very pleasant way. The visit was very short thanks to Rafael, even though it lasted more than 2 hours. When he said goodbye he gave us tips on things to see and how to get back to the exit near the station. In addition, everything was perfectly audible thanks to the devices they give, that also counts, because you can attend to the explanations without having to stick to the guide or hear all the noise of other visitors. Totally recommended!

Andreas

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Communication about bringing forward the date was very friendly and worked out great. The meeting at the meeting point and the admission was great and we would do the skip-the-line again at any time. Highly recommended, not least because of the large number of visitors on the day. Antonio was really great! Super informed, competent and has that Italian friendliness. After the tour, you could stay there until closing time and explore the city again at your own pace. Tips on the best places to visit were of course included. We would recommend it to anyone who doesn't feel like queuing in mega-queues and is eager for information. It was worth every euro.

With these tickets, skip the line to save time and enjoy a hassle-free experience.

Alongside an expert history guide, enjoy a walking tour to learn about the early Romans’ lifestyle.

Choose between a standard guide or a specialized archaeologist guide.

Pick a guided tour in your preferred language from the eight available choices.

Discover Pompeii, buried under volcanic ash and pumice for nearly 1,700 years, preserving its buildings, artifacts, and haunting victim casts.

Guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entry

Expert English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Chinese, or Japanese-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Archeologist guide (as per option selected)

Headsets

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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María
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The visit did not last 2 hours, but we started at 16:20 and although most of the things closed at 18:00 the guide did not extend the visit that remaining time to 2 hours visiting what was still open, but at 18:00 directly ended the visit. He did not tell us about the Villa de Los Misterios, the Casa de Menandro....we saw interesting things but we could have visited some more important houses. The guide was reluctantly telling things, it was his last tour and he seemed to be looking forward to finish. We saw the amphitheater and theater on our own. A bit disappointing. There was another tour in English at the same time that started well and ended later. Although it gave very interesting facts, I don't recommend it, really. I think the audio guide can tell you the same thing. That point of knowledge that you expect from an archaeologist, curiosities and so on that you are surely looking for with this tour, if you get the same guide as us, it will not compensate you for the price and almost half an hour less.... take the audio guide and see Pompeii on your own...sure you will get more out of it.
Marion
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We booked a 2 hour guided tour, but stayed later to see more of the site and took a local train to and from Naples (very easy to do this.) I am so pleased we booked the skip the line tour. It saved all the hassle of the entry gate and the guide brought us straight into the site. She was full of knowledge and kept us going at a good pace through some of the main areas. Without her, we would have stayed too long at some areas and missed a lot. In 2 hours we saw a lot of the main buidlings and got a good impression of the whole site, so we were able to go and see more of the villas and streets after the tour. This is definitely the way to see Pompeii if it is your first visit. I have used this company before, in Rome, and they are organised and reliable.
Amalia
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It is very easy to get there from Naples (Garibaldi), and very fast too, only 3 stops in about 40 minutes. The entrance to Pompeii is in front of the station, but we met the guide a little further on, at the next entrance. Rafael was great. He gave a lot of interesting information in a very pleasant way. The visit was very short thanks to Rafael, even though it lasted more than 2 hours. When he said goodbye he gave us tips on things to see and how to get back to the exit near the station. In addition, everything was perfectly audible thanks to the devices they give, that also counts, because you can attend to the explanations without having to stick to the guide or hear all the noise of other visitors. Totally recommended!
Vivi
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour was fantastic and provided an excellent overview of Pompeii in only two hours. The site is so large that it would have been impossible to discover all of it without the helpful tips of our wonderful tour guide, Rafaella. She was funny, highly knowledgeable and spoke excellent english so her tour was easy to follow. She shared many fascinating insights and even gave us great recommendations on what to explore further after the tour to make the most out of our visit to the incredible archological site of pompeii.
Sean
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Excellent tour, Frankie brought Pompeii to life with his enthusiasm, humour and knowledge. He kept us clear of the crowds wherever possible, didn't make us feel rushed and advised the best time to photograph the main area by leading us back to where we started when everything was quieter. The whole experience was great value for money and meeting up with the tour party was so easy and straight forward. Both my son and I were so pleased we had joined the tour and both of us agreed it is excellent value for money. 10/10

Pompeii’s hidden gems

Step into the past as you explore Pompeii’s incredible ruins—from ancient homes and bathhouses to fast-food stalls and open-air theaters. With Mount Vesuvius towering in the background, every corner offers a breathtaking glimpse into history. Wander through the town’s fresco-covered walls and statues, and check out the 25 street fountains, four public baths, and countless businesses that bring Pompeii’s vibrant past to life.

A Glimpse of Pompeii

Follow your guide through the bustling streets of this once-thriving port town. Learn how people lived—where they ate, worked, socialized, and even where sailors spent their time after docking. With headsets provided, you won’t miss a word of your guide’s insights. Best of all, you’ll skip the famously long ticket lines and enjoy a dedicated guide who’ll share fascinating stories along the way. By the end of the tour, you might just realize how much you have in common with the people of ancient Pompeii!

Pompeii

Monday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm

What to bring

Comfortable shoes are recommended as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.

Bring along your sunscreen, hat, and water bottle.

A valid ID or passport is required for tour entry.

What's not allowed

To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.

Strict dress code: No discourteous clothing or shirtless attire is allowed inside Pompeii Archaeological Park.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for people with impaired mobility and cardiac issues.

Additional information

While these tickets enable skipping entry lines, they do not exempt visitors from mandatory security checks at the archaeological site.

Languages available for the tour are English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Chinese, or Japanese.

Some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures.

The tour operator reserves the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly or poses a threat to other guests or the staff.

The excavation fee for all first Sundays of the month is free.

At least 10 participants are needed to organize a tour in German or French. The tour will be in English if that requirement isn't fulfilled. Please contact our reservations team to confirm your preferred language at least 24 hours before departure.

Full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry.

Your ticket will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the ticket on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

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

Meeting point

Please check your final ticket for the meeting point details and specific instructions.