Pompeii Skip the Line Small Group Tour with Archaeologist Guide
Description
Skip the lines to enter Pompeii on an in-depth three-hour tour. Covering more ground than on other guided tours, your 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 amazing 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. If you're short on time, select the Pompeii Express Option at time of booking. This two-hour express tour is led by an expert archaeologist and designed for travelers who want to see Pompeii's highlights without committing to a full day at the archaeological park.
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Itinerary
Explore more of Pompeii than you would on any other guided tour, with a trained archaeologist. Upon meeting up with your guide and small group, you’ll skip the long lines to enter the ruins. Hear fascinating stories about life in the Roman Republic and see how ordinary people lived nearly 2,000 years ago. See the remains of a bakery where the food is still almost intact, the Temple of Apollo and the Roman Forum, an ancient supermarket, a cemetery, and even a brothel (if age appropriate). Marvel at the heart-wrenching plaster casts of those caught in the eruption at the exact moment of their death. About a third of Pompeii remains uncovered and excavations and preservation efforts are ongoing. Your expert guide adapts their itinerary as new discoveries are made. If you prefer a shorter 2-hour experience, select the Pompeii Express Option at time of booking. This express tour is led by an archaeologist and takes you on a curated route of the park's highlights.
Guided tour & Photo stop
Guided tour & Photo stop
Pompeii's Main Street - Guided tour & Photo stop
Roman Baths - Guided tour & Photo stop
Guided tour & Photo stop
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- 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.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Reviews(407)
Hilary was amazing and made the experience so wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and added so much colour to all parts of the tour. She really brought the community to life
Ilaria was a wonderful guide with so much knowledge.
Sonia was wonderful and did a great job getting into the little details. She is a wonderful storyteller that made the tour great.
Tour was great and in depth and the tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable!
Just finished our tour it was great. Our guide Vito/Vitale was awesome and clearly knew his stuff. The pacing was great for us. The quality for all of our Walks tours have been great and this was a highlight for sure.
Guide was amazing! Pompeii is beautiful.
Brunella was spectacular. Our family very much enjoyed our day.
Seeing Pompeii was incredible, but what made it special was our amazing tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and added so much extra detail that we would have missed without the tour. The tour was almost 3 hours (don’t forget to bring a water bottle), so we saw more than standard tours were able to. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Pompeii for the first time.
We had a wonderful experience, I couldn’t imagine doing Pompeii without this tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and showed us a great variety of the city. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable! She made our trip to Pompeii memorable. Thank you!!!
