Top Pompeii Private Sightseeing Tours

Pompeii private tour with an Official Guide

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

(737)

from $105

Pompeii is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it's one of the biggest archaeological sites in the world. Our 3-hrs tour is specifically made to provide you the best experience to discover the Ancient City and its hidden treasures: The Theatres, Temples, Houses and Frescoes, Thermal Baths, Shops, Fast Food, Street, Forum, Justice Palace, Macellum and brothels. We worked in Pompeii for a few years and It'll be a pleasure to guide you through the secrets and mysteries of this beautiful place. All details you won't find on the internet or books. Eliana Sandretti is an archaeologist and have a team of archaeologists work with her for a lot of years

Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line - 3 hours

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(639)

from $294

Many tours visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii but only a few include the first-hand expertise of an archaeologist guide. Explore the ancient Roman city and discover what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the company of a guide who brings history to life while leading you to important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, and the thermal baths.

Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

4.8

(7,077)

from $35

Pompeii Private Tour with Expert Guide

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

(50)

from $96

Explore the incredible excavation sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as the volcano that buried both cities in the first century, on this private tour. Drive to nearly the top of Mt. Vesuvius for a walk to the crater. Travel back in time to see what remains of Herculaneum and Pompeii, both cities remarkably well-preserved by the volcanic eruption. If you'd like to know more about the history of the sites, upgrade your tour to include a guide and admission tickets.

Private Tour: Herculaneum - Pompeii - Vesuvius with pickup

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(294)

from $311

Make the most of your time in Pompeii with this archaeologist-led tour that touches on the highlights of the vast ancient city in just a few hours. Skip the hassle of following a map or guidebook and instead head straight to the blockbuster attractions such as the basilica, forum, theater, and baths—plus visit intact shops, homes, and even a brothel—while delving into their history and architecture with your guide.

PompeiI Exclusive Tour with your Archaeologist in a Small Group

PompeiI Exclusive Tour with your Archaeologist in a Small Group

4.7

(399)

from $29

Bring the ancient city of Pompeii to life on a private guided tour designed for families and multigenerational groups. With a licensed guide and skip-the-line tickets, you’ll explore the Forum, theatres, bath houses, shops, and homes preserved by the eruption of AD 79. Private round-trip transport ensures a smooth, stress-free experience—ideal for cruise passengers and guests staying in Sorrento or Naples. Upgrade to add a light pizza lunch and our Pompeii4Kids activity program, perfect for children ages 6–11. • Private guided tour of Pompeii’s UNESCO-listed ruins • Licensed local guide specialized in families • Skip-the-line tickets included • Private round-trip transport for a hassle-free day • Comfortable pace for seniors & multigenerational families • Upgrade option with pizza lunch + Pompeii4Kids program • Ideal for cruise travelers and hotel guests in Sorrento & Naples

Private Awesome Pompeii Family Tour + Guide, Transport & Tickets

Private Awesome Pompeii Family Tour + Guide, Transport & Tickets

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $447

Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist Guide

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from $173

Make Pompeii more engaging for younger travelers with a private tour designed specifically for families. Instead of a standard history-focused visit, this experience uses interactive activities, games, and storytelling to help children connect with the ancient city while staying interested throughout the tour. Skip-the-line access and a focused itinerary also help families explore Pompeii more efficiently and comfortably.

Pompeii Skip-the-Line Tour for Kids & Families with Archaelogist

(103)

from $116

Skip-the-Line Pompeii Tour for Kids with an Archaeologist

Stepping over the ancient stones of Pompeii

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from $116

Pompeii and Villa of the Mysteries Private Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(33)

from $329

Explore the ancient city of Pompeii on a 3-hour private walking tour. Follow your guide around the city ruins covered in volcanic ash since 79 A.D. and learn about how the Romans lived before the eruption. Walk through the ancient city and see structures such as the thermal baths, the Forum, the Basilica, a theater, fountains, and much more. This private tour can be customized to your needs and preferences.

Pompeii 3 Hours Walking Tour Led by an Archaeologist

Pompeii 3 Hours Walking Tour Led by an Archaeologist

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(131)

from $250

This is a tailor made experience with an Archaeologist. There will be no other people on tour besides you. Your tour guide is an Archaeologist and have experience in Pompei. We will guide you through the secrets and mysteries of this beautiful ruin. All details you won't find on the internet or books. Skip The Line Included in the Tour. After the experience you can stay on the site until closing time and continue exploring the beauties with the advice we will give to you. The day before the tour you will be contacted to receive more details about your experience and we will send you the link where you can purchase the entrance tickets in advance, so you can skip all lines when you arrive in Pompeii. Our team is always available for any information and need.

Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line

(408)

from $364

Private guided tour Of Pompei

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Pompeii's vast size and limited posted information can make visiting on your own a chore. Focus on the highlights and gain a better understanding of the ancient city on this guided tour. Choose a small-group or private option and delve into the ruins, covering such landmarks as the House of the Gladiators, the public baths, temple ruins, graffiti-covered walls, and various mosaics. Learn about Pompeii's fascinating history as you walk in the footsteps of the ancient Romans.

(18)

from $106

Pompeii: Guided Small Group Tour Max 6 People with Private Option

Pompeii: Exclusive Tour with an Archaeologist, Max 6 People Group

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(281)

from $59

Pompeii 2-hour Private Tour with an Archaeologist-Ticket included

(200)

from $214

Pompeii is undeniably the most important archeological site in the world. An entire city perfectly preserved just like it was back in 79 A.D., when a tremendous eruption of the nearby volcano Mt. Vesuvius buried it under a deep layer of ashes and lapilli. Pompeii is very different from any other archaeological site in the world. There are ancient ruins in Rome, Greece, Egypt, Central America and other wonderful places on the planet, but in none of those except for Pompeii you can still walk down the original ancient streets and find them as lively as they were back then. You can walk in the same houses people lived in, in the same temples they prayed in and be in the same places they worked in and they had fun in. You can even still see the tracks of their carriages left on the road surface; the pipes the drinking water ran into; and last but not least, the “petrified” bodies of the victims of the eruption.

Pompeii - Private Tour (skip-the-line admission included)

Pompeii - Private Tour (skip-the-line admission included)

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from $159

Skip the large tourist groups, and explore Pompeii on a small-group tour that’s capped at just 10 people. After using a skip-the-line Pompeii ticket to enter, you’ll explore in the late afternoon on a route that’s timed to finish around sunset, to discover life in the town as it was around 2,000 years ago. Even better: You’ll hear the history from a knowledgeable archaeologist guide.

Pompeii from Afternoon to Sunset

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Walking around the ruins of Pompeii can be fun on your own, but you would miss crucial information about this fascinating site. Rather, go with a guide specialized in archaeology and art history who provides a wealth of historical facts and fun anecdotes about the UNESCO World Heritage Site when you book this small-group tour. Learn about the people who once used its gymnasium, theaters, restaurants, shops, baths, Lupanaria (brothel), Forum, and villas such as the House of Menander.

(108)

from $58

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Skip the Line Guided Tour of Pompeii Led by an Archaeologist

With no train line and slow buses, the Amalfi Coast is a chore to visit by public transportation. This private driving tour saves hours of travel time and fits in four famous coastal villages plus historic Sorrento in a single day. Relax on board an air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup for a scenic drive along the coastline and enjoy free time in Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and Sorrento.

Amalfi Coast Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

(145)

from $458

While most Pompeii tours only visit the UNESCO-listed ruins, this tour takes it one step further with a tasty lunch on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. First, delve into the history and fate of the ancient city of Pompeii with an archaeologist guide. Then relax over lunch at a nearby winery to taste several wines produced on the volcanic slopes. Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience.

Pompeii Tour & Lunch with Wine Tasting Experience

Pompeii Tour & Lunch with Wine Tasting Experience

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(452)

from $118

Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

(303)

from $1,292

Experience both the power and beauty of Mount Vesuvius with this exclusive tour. Let an expert take care of all the planning and delve into ancient Roman history at Pompeii with a guide. Continue to Vesuvius National Park for a wine-tasting lunch where you sample varietals produced right on the mountain slopes. Conclude with a leisurely horseback ride to explore the volcanic landscapes and take in views of the Gulf of Naples.

Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch

Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch

7 hoursFree Cancellation

(427)

from $194

Embark on a scenic drive along Italy’s Amalfi Coast and visit the ancient city of Pompeii on this private full-day tour from Naples. At the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Pompeii, you can get a sense of life in ancient Rome as you stride through the Forum and see the world’s oldest surviving Roman amphitheater. During the drive, stop along the way to shop or take photos in Sorrento or Positano. Entrance fees are at your own expense. A guide is available if option selected.

Private Day Tour of Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano with Pick Up

Private Day Tour of Pompeii, Sorrento and Positano with Pick Up

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(112)

from $176

Pompeii private tour with an Official Guide

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What are people saying about Pompeii

William_B, May 2026

Wheelchair Tourist

I use a manual wheelchair full time. The first thing to say is Pompeii is accessible enough and if you can, do a private tour. Your guide will walk you thru the accessible spots and you'll spend less time back tracking. The streets are crowded and our guide worked with the other guides to clear a path whenever we came up to a crowd. You will need some upper body strength to move thru all of pompeii. It was much easier with my Free Wheel that kept my front wheels elevated. Without it a lot of wheelies would be needed. Second, if you don't use a wheelchair, still get a private tour if you can! We learned so much and the time flew by, guided by Claudia. She had so many interesting stories about the places, the history, and had a passion for it all that was infectious. We did a 3hr tour and we ended arou.d the center of town but did cover a ton in that time. After lunch my wife and I explored on our own, and with the lessons Claudia provided, we could see so much more than if we were on our own all day. It was such an amazing experience!

Pompeii Skip-the-Line Tour for Kids & Families with Archaelogist

Laura_L, May 2026

A fantastic family friendly experience

Pompeii is super busy and I wouldn’t have wanted to attempt the queues with four young children without this tour. Marina was amazing with our kids! She judged their capabilities really well and showed us just the right amount of things within walking distance for them all…four children under nine. Her knowledge was incredible. I couldn’t recommend booking this tour more! Thank you!

Guided Tour of Pompeii with Optional Tasting Experience onsite

Avery_T, May 2026

This was such a great...

This was such a great experience. It’s a HUGE city and this tour gives you the 2 hour brief highlights (PERFECT for those who lose interest or grow tired beyond a few hours). You get the history and the fun, but since the city is huge, it would be so hard to navigate and enjoy alone. Do this trip!! And our guide, I believe her name was Marilyn & I apologize if I’m incorrect, was so fun and great at her job!! Loved it

PompeiI Exclusive Tour with your Archaeologist in a Small Group

Alexa_A, May 2026

Guided tour of Pompeii

A very well-organised tour, with our guide Antonio keeping us informed right up until the beginning of the tour. He lead us around the ruins enthusiastically and with a wealth of knowledge. His sense of humour was an added bonus! We particularly enjoyed seeing the most recent excavations and listening to Antonio’s informative explanations. We would recommend purchasing a Pompeii Plus ticket to access additional parts of the ruins.

Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip with Pick Up

Stacey_T, May 2026

This tour was awesome....

This tour was awesome. Our driver was Gianluca and he made the whole trip. He was so nice and helpful. He was domaines things during the drive. We got to see the Amalfi coast and then Pompeii. He also hooked us up with a tour guide in Pompeii who was amazing. He was so funny, knowledgeable and took us to places away from the crowds. He also took pics of our group along the way. This was the best tour of our trip. Highly recommended. The downside was I did not get my Viator rewards with this booking. Although this had nothing to do with Gianluca or the Pompeii guide.

Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line

Sabrina_W, May 2026

Highly recommended tour!

Excellent tour! Our group was a bit worn out after touring Herculaneum earlier that day, so we asked Eliana if we could condense our Pompeii visit to 90 minutes. Not only was she flexible, but she also saved the day when I realized I only had a voucher instead of actual tickets. She graciously helped us navigate the ticket office (pro tip: buy directly from the official Pompeii site!) despite the time crunch. Eliana quickly pivoted and curated a 'greatest hits' route that covered every major area. We were especially in awe of the new house and bakery her team is currently excavating—truly fabulous stuff! She is personable, incredibly knowledgeable, and answered every question we had. Highly recommend!

Private Tour: Herculaneum - Pompeii - Vesuvius with pickup

Janet_G, May 2026

Once-in-a-lifetime experience

This experience was, by far, the most interesting and informative one I have ever participated in. From the moment he picked us up until he dropped us off (9 hours later--which flew by, frankly), our guide Antonino engaged all 4 of us in an interactive discussion of Pompei, Mt. Vesuvius, and Herculaneum. He had amazing graphics and photos on his tablet to provide visual representations and had a warm sense of humor and delight as he explained what we were seeing and answered every question in a clear and accessible way. His passion and knowledge were stellar. As I told him at the end: "This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us and you were a once-in-a-lifetime guide."

Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist Guide

Tracy_P, May 2026

Amazing day at Pompeii

My family and I had a great time on our tour of Pompeii with Marily. She is a great guide - very knowledgeable and personable. She showed us interesting highlights and shared a lot of great knowledge throughout the tour. It is clear that she is interested in the history of the area and her enthusiasm made the tour that much more enjoyable for us. I would highly recommend this personal tour to get the most out of a visit to Pompeii.

Pompeii Private Tour with Expert Guide

Jonelle_T, Apr 2026

Pompeii all day with Romolo!

This tour with Romolo was truly incredible, and without a doubt, the absolute highlight of our time in Pompeii! If you’re visiting Pompeii and have the chance to tour with him, take it. No hesitation. Romolo was exceptional. His knowledge is deep and fascinating, but what really makes him stand out is how he brings everything to life. You’re not just walking through ruins, you’re stepping into stories, history, and moments that suddenly feel real and vivid. His energy is contagious, and he has an incredible way with people, especially kids. Keeping children engaged in Pompeii is no easy task, yet he had them completely hooked the entire time. They were curious, excited, and fully immersed from start to finish. Out of everything we experienced on this trip, this was the tour we’ll be talking about for years. It was engaging, memorable, and genuinely special. I can’t recommend Romolo highly enough! If you want a Pompeii experience that’s meaningful, dynamic, and unforgettable, he’s your guide.

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Small Group Tour

Rich_D, Apr 2026

“I Came, I Climbed, I Conquered!

The hike is absolutely doable—but don’t let that fool you. I made plenty of “strategic” and "photographical" stops along the way 😄. You’re climbing a steady 12% grade for about 20 minutes, with a few short bursts that feel more like 18% just to keep things interesting. But once you reach the top… wow. Standing at the edge of the crater is one of those moments that makes every step completely worth it. We had a guide named Mario—super knowledgeable, quick with a joke, and clearly passionate about what he does. If you have the option, definitely ask for him. The only downside? It was extremely cloudy, so the views were pretty limited. That said, it didn’t take away from the experience. There’s something surreal about standing on a volcano that wiped out entire cities. All in all, a once-in-a-lifetime experience—one you’ll be proud to say you did (and survived 😁).

Skip-the-Line Pompeii Tour for Kids with an Archaeologist

Charlotte_J, Apr 2026

Exceptional experience for our family

Our tour guide Lello was exceptional. He brought Pompei to life for my 8 and 10 year old children and my husband and I leant so much to. I cannot recommend this tour enough. My son finds it hard to focus for long periods of time - Lello understood this without us telling him and delivered the tour in a way which engaged him.