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Pompeii Tour with Archaeologist

A small-group tour exploring the ancient ruins with a professional archaeologist as your guide

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Skip the line
Duration: 2 hours
Service animals welcome

On this two-hour tour, you’ll join a professional archaeologist for an in-depth look at Pompeii. You’ll walk through the ruins of the ancient city destroyed by Mount Vesuvius and gain insight into how Romans lived at the time. You’ll see some of the most important buildings and structures like the basilica, forum, baths, bakery, brothel, main street, Marina Gate and theatres. You’ll also visit impressive private residences like the houses of Faun and Menander and see the plaster casts of some of the volcano’s victims.

What's included

  • Guide services
  • Skip-the-line admission

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Food and drinks
    • Transportation and E-bike

    Accessibility

    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transport links nearby

    Health & safety

    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Tour available in your selected language

    German
    Portuguese
    English
    Italian
    French
    Spanish

    Additional information

    This tour can accommodate a maximum of 20 participants. Children are required to present a valid ID upon arrival. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This tour runs in all weather conditions. Please dress accordingly. Please bring a bottle of water, comfortable footwear, sunglasses and sun cream. This tour is not recommended for participants with reduced mobility or visual impairments. Mobility scooters are not allowed. Headsets are available for groups of 16 or more. Only dogs that do not exceed 10 kg in weight and a maximum height of 40 cm are permitted to enter. Admitted animals must be on a lead and held in the arms inside the buildings. It is also mandatory to collect their excrement.

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You need to be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by Askos Tours

    Location

    Departure point

    Via Villa dei Misteri 2, Campania, 80045
    The meeting point is the main entrance of the Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina Superiore, which is opposite a restaurant called Hortus. Please use this direction for easier navigation. Meet the staff at the entrance gates. The staff will be holding a sign with ‘Askos Tours’ written on it.

    End point

    Pompei scavi, Pompei, 80045
    This tour ends inside the ruins.

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