Pompeii Guided Tours

Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist guide who brings ancient ruins, Roman life, and forgotten stories to life.

• Everything you get: Skip the ticket queues and join a 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with an archaeologist. Visit Teatro Grande, Thermopilia, the Forum, and other preserved areas while learning about life before Mount Vesuvius’ eruption.
• Why choose this: Your guide is someone who is updated with the latest developments and excavations on site, making this tour more in-depth than a regular guided tour.
• Upgrades: Choose a small-group archaeologist-led tour for a more personal experience capped at 15 guests, explore the Villa of the Mysteries with its famous frescoes, or add a guided visit to Pompeii’s ancient amphitheater.

Inclusions #

• 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with an archeologist

• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii

• Max. guest limit of 20 participants

• English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French-speaking archaeologist guide (as per option selected)

• Entry to Villa dei Misteri (as per option selected)

• Small group tour with max. 15 guests (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Transfers

• Meals

What to bring

• Carry a valid ID or passport as it may be required for entry.
• Wear comfortable footwear as the tour involves walking across uneven ancient pathways.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags and luggage are not permitted inside the archaeological site.
• Tripods and professional photography equipment may require special permission.

Accessibility

• Pompeii has uneven terrain and cobblestone paths, making some areas difficult to access for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• The guided tour duration is approximately 2 hours.
• Choose your preferred guide language while booking: English, Spanish, French, or Italian.
• Specific details related to your selected upgrades will be shared in your ticket after booking.
• The route and sites visited may vary depending on site conditions and crowd levels.

Understand Pompeii clearly with expert storytelling and a well-paced route that covers the major highlights.

• Everything you get: Join a guided tour of Pompeii with pre-booked entry that lets you bypass ticket purchase queues and start exploring with your group. Walk through key areas like the Forum, Amphitheater, and domus with an expert guide, with headsets included so you can hear clearly throughout.
• Why choose this: Make sense of Pompeii’s vast ruins with structured storytelling and historical context, so you don’t miss key sites or struggle to piece things together on your own.
• Upgrades: Choose a small group of up to 20, or a semi-private group of up to 12 for more interaction.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii

• English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, or Portuguese-speaking guide with max 30. guests (as per option selected)

• Small group tour with up to 20 guests (as per option selected)

• Semi-private tour with up to 12 guests (as per option selected)

• Headsets

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers

• Meals

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.
• Guests must arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID for entry (mandatory for Pompeii bookings).
• Wear comfortable walking shoes, as both sites have uneven terrain.
• Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat, as both sites are mostly outdoors.
• The experience runs rain or shine, so consider a light raincoat or umbrella.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside either site.
  • Herculaneum has no luggage storage, while Pompeii has storage at the Superiore Entrance.
• Pets are not allowed, except certified service/guide dogs.
• Smoking, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited on site.
• Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment may be restricted in some areas.

Accessibility

• Both sites have uneven surfaces and limited wheelchair access.
• Visitors with mobility challenges may find the experience difficult.
• At Herculaneum, some areas are accessible via ramps, though portions remain restricted.
• Accessible restrooms are available at both sites.

Additional information

Herculaneum

• Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
• The experience may vary due to restoration work or site restrictions.
• The site is open from 8:30am to 5pm from 15 October to 15 March (last entry 3:30pm), and from 8:30am to 7:30pm between 16 March and 14 October (last entry 6pm).
• Free entry is available on the first Sunday of each month and select national holidays, and reduced tickets are offered for eligible visitors with valid documentation.

Pompeii

• Full names must match ID for ticket validation. It's recommended to double-check at checkout.
• Tickets are free for visitors with disabilities and one companion (issued on-site).
• Children under 18 enter free with a valid ID.
• EU citizens aged 18–24 (and non-EU residents with Italian permits) receive reduced tickets.
• Free entry on the first Sunday of each month.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii

• Timed entry to Herculaneum

Exclusions #

• Transfers between sites

• Guide

Inclusions #

• 3-hour guided tour of Pompeii with entry

• English-speaking archaeological guide

• Small group tour of Pompeii

• Entry to Villa dei Misteri

Exclusions #

• Transportation on meeting spot

• Food & drinks

Inclusions #

• 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line access

• Expert English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, or German-speaking archeological guide

2 UNESCO sites in 1 day: Pompeii’s streets & Herculaneum’s villas, with a local expert and round-trip transfers.

• Day out to: A full-day trip to the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, with convenient round-trip AC coach or minivan transfers and pick-up from central Naples.
• You’ll get: Comfortable round-trip transfers from the nearest major city, with onboard commentary and guided tours of Pompeii and Herculaneum, plus skip-the-line access at both sites.
• Pompeii: Skip the queues and explore highlights with your expert guide, from the Forum and amphitheater to baths, bakeries, and haunting plaster casts. Discover the scale of a thriving Roman city, frozen in 79 AD.
• Herculaneum: Continue to the more intimate ruins of Herculaneum, remarkably preserved under 20 meters of volcanic mud. Explore lavish villas, mosaics, thermal baths, and even carbonized wooden furniture, offering vivid insight into Roman daily life.
• Upgrades: Choose with archaeologist guide for in-depth commentary at both sites or add lunch for a relaxed, worry-free break between the two tours.

Inclusions #

• Day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum

• Round-trip AC coach/minivan transfers from Naples

• Guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entry

• Guided tour of Herculaneum skip-the-line entry ticket

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Archeologist guide (as per option selected)

• Lunch (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to bring

• Valid ID or passport (mandatory for entry).

What’s not allowed

• Large bags and luggage are restricted inside the sites.

Accessibility

• Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility due to uneven terrain.

Additional information

• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes early; late arrivals count as no-show.
• For guided tours, routes may adjust the route depending on restoration work, closures, or crowd levels.

What to bring

• Expect moderate walking on uneven terrain,wear comfortable shoes.

What's not allowed

• Strict dress code (no indecent clothing or shirtless entry).
• Large dogs (>10kg/40cm) aren’t permitted, except certified guide dogs.
• No commercial photography or tripods.

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.

Inclusions #

• Day trip around Pompeii, Herculaneum & Vesuvius

• Round-trip AC coach transfers from Naples

• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii Archaeological Park

• Entrance ticket to Herculaneum Pompeii Archaeological Park

• Access to Mt. Vesuvius National Park

• Audio guide for Pompeii in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German

• Map for Pompeii

• Transfers between the sites

Exclusions #

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Valid ID

What's not allowed

• Weapons, intoxicants
• Consuming food/drinks on the AC coach

Accessibility

• This tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues/wheelchair users

Additional information

• The itinerary and time duration may vary slightly due to on-ground conditions like traffic, weather, etc.
• The exact meeting point will be communicated to you shortly before your tour begins.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii

• Expert English- or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Round-trip AC coach transfers from Sorrento

• Headsets for groups with 12+ members

• Entry to Herculaneum (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Meals

See Pompeii with an archaeologist with convenient transfers from Naples.

• Day out to: Pompeii from Naples on a half-day excursion with round-trip minibus transfers from Naples Central Station, letting you visit the ruins without arranging trains, tickets, or local transport.
• You’ll get: Pompeii skip-the-line entry, a 2-hour small-group tour with an archaeologist, and round-trip transfers in a minibus capped at 17 passengers.
• Pompeii: Walk through the Forum, Basilica, Stabian Baths, ancient theaters, and Casa del Menandro while learning how residents lived before Mount Vesuvius erupted.

Inclusions #

• Round-trip minibus transfers

• Skip-the-line Pompeii entry

• 2-hour small-group tour

• Expert archaeologist guide

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

• Headsets for groups above 10

Exclusions #

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Meals and refreshments

• Other personal expenses

What to bring

• Valid ID

What's not allowed

• Pets

Accessibility

• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entrance tickets to Pompeii

• Tour leader on board the AC coach

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Rome to Pompeii

• Limoncello tasting and free time in Sorrento

• Guided tour of Pompeii in English, Spanish, or Portuguese (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Meals and personal expenses

• Gratuities