Private Tours

Pompeii Private Guided Tour with Archaeologist

Temple of Apollo ruins with statue and columns in Pompeii, Italy.

Visitors observing a plaster cast of a volcano victim in Pompeii.

Ancient ruins of Pompeii with columns and archway, Mount Vesuvius in background.

Ancient ruins and columns at Pompeii Forum, Italy.

Duration

2 hr

Open today

9:00am - 5:00pm

Free cancellation

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

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Guided tour

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

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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What our guests say
Martin
Mar 2026
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The guide's expertise in answering all our questions and his brilliant storytelling skills
Roland
Aug 2025
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Our guide Laura was really great! The enthusiasm with which she showed us Pompeii was totally infectious. Her knowledge of this archaeological treasure was very impressive. We can only recommend such a tour!
Rafael
Aug 2025
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a great tour, the guide who made us the visit was very attentive and committed, making passionate explanations that made us have one of the best experiences of this vacation.
Sarah
Jul 2025
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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
May 2025
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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

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

Monday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 3:30pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 3:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 3:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 3:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 3:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 3:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 3:30pm

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.

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