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 House of Vetti, 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.

This tour was the highlight of our week-long trip to Italy! The ruins are simply incredible and Hilary (in English) is an amazing guide. Her knowledge of the ruins, history, and the archaeology-excavation process made the day such a rich learning experience for us. An easy day trip from Rome.

My family and I loved the Pompei tour! It was so easy .. we took the train right to Pompei, tour company was there right when we got off the train and help us find our tour guide. Tour guide was very knowledgable on Pompei ... it may have been slightly long, 2 hours versus 3 would have been perfect!

Elizabeth, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and conveyed the past of Pompeii in a way that was fun and engaging.

Riveting abd enhanced by having someone who knows her onions

Why you’ll love this…

You'll learn about Pompeii’s excavations from an expert archaeologist
You'll enjoy panoramic views of Naples and Capri as you stroll along the ancient city walls
You'll discover the remains of the House of the Vetti, ancient baths, villas, shops and brothels
It's a chance to stroll along some of the best-preserved Roman streets in the world

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:

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour. Your guide will be holding a yellow Walks/Devour sign.Meet your guide at the entrance gate to the Pompeii Archaeological Park, located opposite the Hortus Pompei restaurant.

Provider

Walks

What people say about this experience

4.7/5

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Based on 31 reviews

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Value for money

5/5

Service

5/5

Safety

5/5

Staff

5/5

All ratings (31)

5 stars (22)

71%

4 stars (8)

26%

3 stars (1)

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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.
T
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.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
November 21, 2018
5
United States
This tour was the highlight of our week-long trip to Italy! The ruins are simply incredible and Hilary (in English) is an amazing guide. Her knowledge of the ruins, history, and the archaeology-excavation process made the day such a rich learning experience for us. An easy day trip from Rome.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
July 19, 2018
5
United States
My family and I loved the Pompei tour! It was so easy .. we took the train right to Pompei, tour company was there right when we got off the train and help us find our tour guide. Tour guide was very knowledgable on Pompei ... it may have been slightly long, 2 hours versus 3 would have been perfect!
T
TUI Musement Traveler
September 25, 2018
5
United States
Elizabeth, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and conveyed the past of Pompeii in a way that was fun and engaging.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
October 1, 2017
5
United States
Riveting abd enhanced by having someone who knows her onions