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Complete Pompeii Skip the Line Tour with Archaeologist Guide

4.7(394)1 hour
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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.

Tour Options

Pompeii Express Tour
  • Duration: 2 hours: Explore the park's highlights, including the Forum, temples and shops, in just two hours with an expert archaeologist. Maximum 20 guests
Private - Complete Pompeii
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Take the stress out of deciphering Pompeii on a private guided tour with a trained archaeologist.
Complete Pompeii Tour
  • Duration: 3 hours: Take the stress out of deciphering Pompeii on a in-depth three-hour tour of the excavations, including recent discoveries. Maximum 15 guests

Itinerary

Admission included180 min

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.

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Guided tour & Photo stop

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Guided tour & Photo stop

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Pompeii's Main Street - Guided tour & Photo stop

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Roman Baths - Guided tour & Photo stop

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Guided tour & Photo stop

Highlights

Brothel
Roman Houses
Ancient shops
Plaster death casts
Small groups of 15 people or fewer
Official Pompeii tour guide
Roman Baths
Pre-reserved entrance tickets to Pompeii
Porta Marina
Newly excavated or preserved sites
Pompeii's Main Street
The Roman Forum

What's included

Included
Brothel
Roman Houses
Ancient shops
Plaster death casts
Small groups of 15 people or fewer
Official Pompeii tour guide
Roman Baths
Pre-reserved entrance tickets to Pompeii
Porta Marina
Newly excavated or preserved sites
Pompeii's Main Street
The Roman Forum
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Traveller Ratings

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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.

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4.7
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