Archaeologist-Led Pompeii Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Pompeii ruins
- Guided tour with an expert archaeologist
- Comprehensive exploration of ancient Pompeii
- Discover ancient Roman architecture
- Learn about Pompeii's history and culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Pompeii ruins
- Guided tour with an expert archaeologist
- Comprehensive exploration of ancient Pompeii
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei, NA, Italy, NA Pompei, IT
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
- Photography is allowed; please be respectful of the site.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for uneven terrain and some uphill walking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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;
Traveler reviews
Great tour
Excellent tour. Alfredo was very knowledgeable and I loved the earpieces.
Fantastic guided tour with Ciro G!!!
We had a fantastic tour of pompeii with Ciro. He really added to the experience by giving great insight into the different buildings and how they were affected by the eruption. An incredibly hot day, he kept the pace down with plenty of breaks in the shade. He was awesome at answering every question, and i found that he really engaged everyone in the group. Thanks Ciro!
Beautiful exhibition
Beautiful exhibition. Great job bringing the atmosphere of the time back to life.
Amazing tour with Ciro!
I have marked the pickup down one point as it told us to meet them up the road. While we walked up the hill we met two people from askos walking down towards the entrance gates and they said to follow them. So this was a little misleading as we should have gone to the entrance gates. No matter though as we got there in the end. Our tour guide was Ciro Garofalo and he was fantastic! He was funny, approachable, engaging and most of all wonderfully knowledgeable. There was no question he couldn't answer, he knew everything about everything. I definitely recommend a guided tour rather than an audio guide as you learn so much more. In the two hours I never got bored once, he was great to listen to. He also cared about giving us rest stops and time in the shade on what was an extremely hot day. He never walked too fast so the walking was manageable for everyone. I am so pleased we were assigned to him, he made our experience incredible. I give him 10/10! Thank you Ciro!
Amazing Tour
Amazing tour. Sergio was very knowledgeable about the sight and gave really good insight into Pompeii. Length was amazing and he was able to then tell us where to go to see key points once the tour had ended. Only issue was a slightly delayed start due to some people showing up late. Other than that would definitely book again.