Guided Tours

Pompeii Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Pompeii Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2025-12-15T10:35:00
End: 2025-12-15T12:35:00
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 - 05:00pm

Free cancellation

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

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Guided tour

4.5/5

(11,784)

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.

Esquier

Nov 2025

Verified booking

4/5

We were fascinated by our guided tour of Pompeii... so much to see, and so important also to try to mentally project ourselves into the catastrophic event of the year 79. Our guide was easy to understand and very knowledgeable. We did, however, find that a little too much time was spent focusing on the lupanar and all the sexual symbols encountered on the site. Other more interesting aspects could have been developed a little more (family life, politics, economics, sports, culture...). We had climbed Vesuvius the day before visiting the ruins, and the whole experience was very complete and rich.

Nowacki

Dec 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Our guide Alfredo was a great listener, knew his subject perfectly and spoke very good French. It was a real pleasure to discover Pompeii with him. He's a very good guide and we were delighted. I put 4 stars and not 5 because the tour was supposed to be yesterday and was cancelled the day before. Staying in Naples and taking the plane at 19.00, we had to hurry at the end and we could not visit the Antiquarium and spend more free time after the visit because we had to return to Naples to leave for the airport ... I will return!

Skip the ticket line and enjoy a hassle-free experience with an expert history guide

Enjoy a walking tour to learn about the early Romans’ lifestyle. Buried under volcanic ash and pumice for nearly 1,700 years, see preserved buildings, artifacts, and haunting victim casts.

Upgrade for a specialized archaeologist guide for deeper context into the ruins and its excavation processes.

Want greater personalized attention? Book a semi-private guided tour with max. 12 guests and enjoy the comfort of a tight-knit group.

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

Semi-private guided tour of Pompeii (as per option selected)

Hotel transfers

Meals

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

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What our guests say
Nowacki
Dec 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Our guide Alfredo was a great listener, knew his subject perfectly and spoke very good French. It was a real pleasure to discover Pompeii with him. He's a very good guide and we were delighted. I put 4 stars and not 5 because the tour was supposed to be yesterday and was cancelled the day before. Staying in Naples and taking the plane at 19.00, we had to hurry at the end and we could not visit the Antiquarium and spend more free time after the visit because we had to return to Naples to leave for the airport ... I will return!
Maria
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We had a unique experience visiting Pompeii with a specialized guide who made the visit even more interesting and enjoyable. The booking of the visit was very easy and the communications were fluid. We went in directly with the guide. After the 2 hours of guided tour we ended up touring Pompeii with her recommendations. We recommend 100% this guided tour to know all the history and excavations of Pompeii.
Gabriele
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The visit to the excavations of Pompeii with this guide was truly outstanding. Knowledgeable, clear and passionate, she managed to bring every corner of the ancient city to life with detailed explanations and engaging stories. The organization was impeccable and the itinerary well thought out. An experience that I recommend to anyone who wants to discover Pompeii in an authentic and in-depth way.
Ida
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Superb visit with our perfectly bilingual archaeologist guide who, in addition to the knowledge he was able to pass on to us, was kind and patient enough to answer all our questions. There were only six of us in the group, which made things run very smoothly. We recommend taking the option with the House of Delights.
Pablo
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
100% recommendable experience. Our guide Giovanni made it very enjoyable and interesting, making the most of the 2 hours we had to see the most important buildings and then left us more recommendations. It is worth going very early because then the queues of people are impressive.

Step into a city frozen in time and explore it with an expert who brings every street, fresco, and tragedy to life.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated entrance mentioned on your voucher for a seamless check-in. Skip the long lines, validate your ticket quickly, and breeze through the security check before entering the archaeological park.

What to expect

Pompeii Archaeological Park

A vast 170+ acre ancient city preserved under volcanic ash.

Walk through forums, villas, baths, and plaster casts with stories explained as you go.

Sparse on-site signage makes guidance invaluable, ensuring nothing important is missed.

Features

Follow curated routes that help you navigate Pompeii’s enormous layout with ease.

Hear gripping, historian-led storytelling that connects ruins to real lives.

Choose a guide who speaks your language, so every detail is clear and accessible.

Upgrades

Upgrade to a tour led by an archaeologist for deeper insight into excavation and discoveries.

Prefer a smaller group? Opt for a semi-private tour with up to 12 guests for a more intimate experience.

Pompeii

Monday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm

What to bring

A valid ID or passport for tour entry.

Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

Comfortable walking shoes

What's not allowed

Pets

Drugs and weapons

Large purses, bags, or backpacks

Discourteous clothing or shirtless attire

Accessibility

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

Additional information

Entry is free for all first Sundays of the month.

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

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.