Explore Pompeii with an Archaeologist
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Pompeii, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get an in-depth introduction to the archaeological ruins of Pompeii with tour that is led by an archaeologist. Skip-the-line admission allows you to spend more time inside the archaeological site, listening to insights into the ancient Roman city from your expert guide, and less time waiting in lines.
- Beat standard wait times with skip-the-line admission tickets
- Get detailed insight and explanations from an archaeologist
- Check off plenty of the area’s highlights in just one tour
- A smaller group size means more opportunity to ask your guide questions
What's Included
- Dedicated guidance and assistance
- Small group (maximum 20 people per guide)
- Expert archaeologist as your guide
- Pompeii admission fee
- Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
Porta Marina Superiore, the main entrance of Pompeii ruins close to the Circumvesuviana train station "Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri" and in front of the Hortus Bar.
End point
- Piazza Esedra, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
Itinerary
1
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Foro de Pompeya
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Basilica
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Lupanar
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Granaries of the Forum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
House of Menander
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
House of the Faun
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
Via dell’Abbondanza
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Thermopolium VI
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
11
Teatro Grande
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
12
Casa dei Vettii
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Travelers under 18 are advised to bring a passport or ID to qualify for free admission
- 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 leash and held in the arms inside the buildings and it is mandatory to collect their excrement;
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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
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based on 574 reviews
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Jesus_F, Jun 2026
It was just okay, there’s a lot that can be done to improve the experience, like providing umbrellas to cover from the sun. I mean I wouldn’t mind pay an extra fee for that.
Clara_B, Jun 2026
Difficult to find meeting point. No clear signs but at last saw somebody with placate on his lap.
Expected a bit more in depth archeological knowledge sharing. Pompeii in itself however amazing.
Bob_S, May 2026
Roxanne did a great delivering the info in a short period of time without feeling rushed. Thanks for a great experience!!!
marion_w, May 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable. Small group, 2 hour tour was excellent
Learning the stories, seeing new excavations was so important and great .
Maurrowe, May 2026
Extremely thought out by the guide in terms of where to go when. She was very knowledgeable & informative without getting boring. Would definitely recommend this tour company & guide.
Shamequa_B, May 2026
Visiting Pompeii was an unforgettable experience. Walking through the ancient ruins felt like stepping back in time, and it was incredible to see how much of the city is still preserved. Every street, building, and detail told a story, and it really made history feel real in a way books can’t capture.
J_F, May 2026
Pompeii was definitely a more in depth experience with a guide. Antonio was a perfect blend of information and fun.
Laura_F, May 2026
Be prepared to learn so much! This is an outstanding tour! Very organized. There is a lot of walking! But so worth it! Theresa was amazing and having her first hand knowledge was priceless! Learning about the culture and the seeing the way they lived life was wonderful!
Katie_B, May 2026
The tour was amazing! Our guide, Sara, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Despite there being large crowds, Sara made the tour feet very personal and gave us ample time to take pictures.
Marianne_C, Apr 2026
Our guide Enzo was incredibly informative and funny. We saw all the highlights of Pompeii and learned a lot. Would definitely recommend.
Anusha_G, Apr 2026
Great experience with Askos tours. Our guide archeologist was great , had so much experience and knowledge. The tour lasting 2 hrs flowed well, not rushed . Had opportunity to stay back after the tour if required
Tommaso_P, Mar 2026
Amedeo, our guide, was awesome with knowledge and sympathy.
He guided us through the main attractions and shared a lot of history.
Ebony_S, Mar 2026
Phenomenonal experience.
This was mind blowing and more than my friends and I ever imagined. We're extremely grateful for the opportunity to visit this historic site.
Karin_M, Mar 2026
There are several entrances. Please check where is the meeting point. Very interesting, good guide. You need several hours to visit Pompei. I recommend a guided tour.
Dian_Z, Jan 2026
Our tour guide Mario Celentano was very informative and knowledgeable about Pompeii, and he was very patient to answer all of our questions. Thank you Mario for all the fun facts! Your English is great! - From the American guy in blue vest who probably asked too many questions today
Tyson_O, Dec 2025
The guide was great with our kids and explained everything very well. Made it fun for the whole family! Would highly recommend!
Tamara_C, Dec 2025
Having a knowledgeable guide was invaluable. Julia walked us through the highlighted areas and educated us every step of the way.
Inez_L, Nov 2025
Soooo worth your time and money! Our guide Alexandra was so knowledgeable, to the point and made you really appreciate and value Pompeï!
We learned a lot, laughed a lot and enjoyed every second!
Grazie mille Alexandra!
Inez & Sue
WC_L, Nov 2025
Our guide is quite professional, and explain clearly the exhibits. Good control in timing, and very kind to reply our questions thoroughly.
Jennifer_B, Oct 2025
Ilaria was wonderful! Knowledgeable, kind, and she knew her stuff! I am so grateful see was our guide! Thank you!!!
Frencie_S, Oct 2025
We were late by 20 minutes but Askos Tour were friendly and helpful. They changed our tour to the next available tour booking. Diego was our archeological guide and he was very informational and helpful. Definitely recommend this tour group.
Robert_M, Oct 2025
Well worth it!, our tour guide was knowledgeable and absolutely amazing! I could have stayed all day!
Anonymous, Oct 2025
Really interesting tour with great guide! Worth a trip and easy to get to by train. Definitely recommend
Christine_A, Oct 2025
Antonio was knowledgeable and moved at a nice pace while explaining the key sights. The ear phone amp. was a big help. Amazing place that everyone should visit.
Kathy_S, Oct 2025
Excellent! Mario was so knowledgeable and helpful. He was also flexible and always checked in with us as to if he was going too or too slow. He was much more of a store teller than just a guide and we enjoyed him very much.
Mari_S, Sep 2025
Our Pompeii tour was absolutely amazing! The ruins themselves are breathtaking, but what truly made the experience unforgettable was our guide, Rosanna. She was incredibly knowledgeable, bringing history to life with fascinating details and stories. On top of that, she had a great sense of humor that kept the whole group engaged and entertained the entire time. Rosanna managed to make a complex and historic site both easy to understand and so much fun to explore. I can’t recommend this tour—and Rosanna—highly enough!
Mark_P, Sep 2025
We were here late, September. Even in this large archaeological area the crowds were overwhelming. We had to wait in lines within the archaeological area to see certain rooms. We did not go see any of the current areas they are digging and uncovering. The number of people in the area often made it difficult to hear through the earphone. The tour indicated we were with an archaeologist, but anyone with a little history of the area could have led the tour.
There is so much more to learn and understand about this area.
I recommend to possibly consider a private tour and to really study about Pompeii before arriving. I gave it a four because it was a fair price and going to the area even with the limited amount of information and time was worth it.
Cindy_C, Sep 2025
The Pompeii tour was wonderful. Rafaela was amazing. Very knowledgeable and was able to answer questions outside of the scripted tour. It was perfect.
JoAnn_V, Sep 2025
It was so informative. Teresa was our guide and was extremely passionate about pompei, which was very evident. We loved the tour, and when we were back on our ship spoke with others, ours was by far superior.
Stephen_B, Aug 2025
Fabulous tour of Pompeii, guide very knowledgeable indeed. Mario was very informative and interesting and able to answer many questions asked. Really enjoyed it.
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