Skip the lines to explore the remarkable archaeological site of Pompeii on this in-depth three-hour tour. Your expert archaeologist guide will take you through the ancient city that was decimated by the explosion of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Follow them through the UNESCO World Heritage Site to see the ruins of ancient shops, temples, homes and more.

As an active archaeological site, there is always something to discover, and your in-the-know guide will take you to the latest excavations. Wrap up with a walk along the city walls for sweeping views of Naples and Capri. Your small-group tour is limited to 15 people in order to ensure a more personal experience.

The overall experience was brilliant and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. Our archaeological guide was very knowledgable and made the day more meaningful. Three hours was the right amount of time with a guide.

The guide was very knowledgeable. He had a very calm manner as well when explaining everything. Was a very pleasant 3 hours.

The woman checking us in was late. The guide was late. Despite being asked to arrive 15 minutes early other attendees were late ( no fault of the tour operator) pushing the start time back even longer. Stood around waiting for guide to acquire entrance tickets for the group. Guide was very good.

Why you’ll love this…

During the guided tour of Pompeii, you'll learn about the excavations from an expert archaeologist
You'll explore the ancient streets and see the bakery, the old port, the public baths and the brothel
A stroll along the city walls will allow you to take in splendid panoramic views of Naples and Capri

Important to know

Accessibility:

Not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers

Know in advance:

This small group tour is limited to 15 people or fewer
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and match the names on their ID/passport. Name changes are not permitted

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Entrance ticket
Small group experience

What’s not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Tips

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Hortus Pompei, Restaurant & Garden Bar, Piazza Esedra, 80045 Pompeii NA, Italy

Meeting point:

When you arrive at Pompeii Archaeological Park, meet your Walks guide on the right side of the Porta Marina Superiore entrance. Your guide will be holding a green sign. Please note that there are a few different entrances to the Pompeii ruins. If you are coming by train from Naples or Sorrento, you will exit the train station and walk about 50 metres to Porta Marina Superiore. If you are coming by taxi, please ask to be dropped off at the upper entrance rather than the lower ticket turnstiles.

Provider

Walks

What people say about this experience

4.7/5

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Suzanne
Traveled as a couple
May 6, 2025
5
United Kingdom
The overall experience was brilliant and we thoroughly enjoyed our day. Our archaeological guide was very knowledgable and made the day more meaningful. Three hours was the right amount of time with a guide.
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TUI Musement Traveler
May 27, 2025
5
United Kingdom
The guide was very knowledgeable. He had a very calm manner as well when explaining everything. Was a very pleasant 3 hours.
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TUI Musement Traveler
May 9, 2024
3
United Kingdom
The woman checking us in was late. The guide was late. Despite being asked to arrive 15 minutes early other attendees were late ( no fault of the tour operator) pushing the start time back even longer. Stood around waiting for guide to acquire entrance tickets for the group. Guide was very good.
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TUI Musement Traveler
July 27, 2023
5
United Kingdom
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TUI Musement Traveler
November 10, 2021
4
Italy
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TUI Musement Traveler
May 16, 2019
5
United States of America