Private Archaeologist service to explore Pompeii's secrets any time ticket incl.

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Pompeii, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Treat yourself to a private tour of Pompeii led by an archaeologist guide. Discover the secrets of the old Pompeii before the Vesuvius eruption of 79 AD, with insights into the daily lives of its ancient inhabitants. Your entry to Pompeii is booked in advance to save time and hassle on arrival.

Avoid the busy standard Pompeii tours with large groups of tourists
Have the flexibility to choose a start time that fits in with your plans
Enjoy easy communication with a guide who speaks your language
Catch all the commentary as you explore with just your sole group

What's Included

Private official guide service for 2.30 hours tour in your language.
Ticket entrance to Pompeii Archeological Park

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Camping Zeus
Via Villa dei Misteri, 3, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
You will meet your private official guide by the entrance of the Camping Zeus in Porta Marina Superiore close to Pompei Villa dei Misteri Circumvesuviana Train Station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Select your preferred tour option to see hours.

Itinerary

Archaeological Park of Pompeii

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Casa del Fauno

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Casa del Poeta Tragico

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Teatro Grande

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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 22 reviews

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hv52n9crfc, Aug 2024

Our tour guide Mari was so knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions and showed us the best spots. Definitely a must do experience! So grateful for our Pompeii team experience

Simply, the best!

Cheryl_W, Apr 2024

Giancarlo was prompt, courteous and knowledgeable on our tour of Pompei. He was adept at moving us through the crowds with ease from site to site. His knowledge of Pompei was exceptional. He answered our many questions in depth. We talked about ancient people and ancient times and he brought it all to life for us. We highly recommend this tour for your visit. It is well worth every penny to have the private tour with a knowledge guide. He even accompanied us to an official taxi stand and made sure that the fare and driver understood our needs. Simply, the best.

Do it!

Claranne_L, Oct 2023

Fascinating facts. Luca was top notch. I could have spent hours learning from him! Thank you so much!

Amazing tour

HarryGuinness, Sep 2023

Gianni was stellar. Super knowledgeable about Pompei, amazing English, and an all round great guide. Would book him again in a heartbeat.

Highly recommend

Isabelle_d, Jul 2023

Highly recommend using this company! We had Maria Teresa, who was brilliant and Giuseppe organised everything perfectly. Thank you.

JohnLuca brought the story of Pompeii to life for our family!

Suzanne_V, Dec 2022

We had an incredible experience with JohnLuca as our guide. He was a fantastic story teller, keeping both the adult & teenagers in our party engaged throughout the tour of Pompeii. His English was great & he descriptions of the areas of Pompei were detailed and yet concise - to keep the teenagers engaged and interested. All questions we had were answered as if they were just a continuation of JohnLuca’s Pompeii storytelling. He was so kind to help us store our backpacks & after our tour, he then assisted in getting us a taxi back to our hotel. I am so grateful for JohnLuca’s ability to bring the story of Pompeii to life for us! Gratzie!

Pompeii private tour

NancyBrennan, Oct 2022

I feel if we didn’t have someone to explain all we would have wandered for hours. Learned so much. We were able to get through in 2 hours!

Worry-free Private Tour of Pompeii

David_J, Nov 2021

This tour is perfect for a small group that wants to avoid the hassle of purchasing tickets and parking and just spend time exploring the incredible history of Pompeii with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. With one click you are done and ready to see Pompeii hassle free. Here are a few quick highlights from our tour: 1) Special (free) parking a short walk from the entrance was a bonus especially at busy times; 2) Enza was an amazing guide (archaeologist), extremely friendly and tailored the tour to the interests of our group; 3) the site is simply amazing in terms of a glimpse back into the history of the daily lives of the early Romans.

Vista Pompeya Con Cyro

Josemaria_E, Feb 2025

Una experiencia FANTÁSTICA, Nuestro guía Cyro, con sus conocimientos arqueológicos, y pasión, nos llevo a los lugares más importantes y sobre todo, evitando las aglomeraciones, a rincones de la cuidad que solo niño que jugaba el escondite y recorría con total inocencia la cuidad, es capaz de conocer. Cyro, proporciona un experiencia inmersiva que traslada la época más esplendorosa de la ciudad. Actividad y guía 100% recomendable.