Once upon a time Pompeii 2 and a half hour tour

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Pompeii, Italy

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

headsets to better hear the guide
skip-the-line service at the ticket office

Gratuities
Entrance ticket

€20.00 per person
cost entrance ticket to the park for children under 18 0€

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pompei Parking Zeus
Via Villa dei Misteri, 3, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
The guide will meet travelers at the entrance to the Zeus car park which is 5 meters from the Villa dei misteri station and a few meters from the highway.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Archaeological Park of Pompeii

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 24 reviews

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Pompeii comes alive!

Shangjung_C, Feb 2026

We are a family of 4, (2 adults, 2 children 13 and 11) who just had their first trip to Pompeii. Because of how large site is, we knew we wanted a guide who not only knew where to go, but could explain the history so that we would have a deeper understanding. We ultimately booked a Thursday morning small group tour with Gennaro and got all of that and more. It just so happened that we were the only ones signed up for the tour that morning so our small group tour ended up being a private tour. From the first, Gennaro was friendly, fun and energetic! There was also no question about his knowledge of Pompeii and his enthusiasm was infectious. With Gennaro, you will not be bombarded with a list of bland names and dates that you will forget soon after hearing it. Instead, he will paint a vivid picture of the time before the eruption, the ruins on which you stand transforming to the bustling town it once was. Also, with every tour he takes in consideration of what his group's needs and interests are. For a knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, entertaining and memorable guide, we would highly recommend Gennaro, again and again!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

It was a true honor to meet you and a pleasure to be your guide. Thank you for everything. 🙏

Great experience! The...

Florencia_V, Jul 2023

Great experience! The guide was knowledgeable and funny, I'm glad I took this tour to explain me the main attractions of Pompeii, otherwise I would've been very lost

An excellent tour around Pompeii

Jason_L, Mar 2023

Sasa was an amazing tour guide, he was engaging and focused on the highlights of Pompeii. Would recommend to everyone!

La guida Gennaro, da consigliare!

francesca_b, Apr 2025

Gennaro, TOP!!! Bravissimo a livello di guida, molto preparato, ma nche ad intrattenere,incurioriosire e coinvolgere i bambini, cosa assolutamente non scontata!! Grazie ☆