Pompeii Uncovered: Guided Walk of New Excavations & Hidden Gems
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore newly excavated areas
- Discover hidden gems of Pompeii
- Learn from expert archaeologists
- Experience ancient Roman life
- Capture stunning archaeological sites
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Expert guide
- Access to new excavations
- Visit to hidden gems within Pompeii
- Transportation to and from Pompeii
Itinerary
Follow your guide through the most famous monuments and those recently uncovered. Watch the archaeologists at work.Move beyond the standard tourist tracks to experience newly reopened treasures authorized by the Park Ministry. You will admire the breathtaking, vivid frescoes inside the world-famous House of the Vettii and the House of Leda and the Swan. Walk along Via Stabiana to witness ongoing excavations at the Insula of the Chaste Lovers (Insula dei Casti Amanti) and marvel at the incredible Thermopolium of Regio V—an ancient Roman street-food counter discovered perfectly intact. Your guided walk includes a specialized visit to the Antiquarium, where newly uncovered plaster casts and everyday objects offer a deeply moving glimpse into daily life frozen in 79 AD.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
- Be prepared for a 2-hour walking tour with minimal seating.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- This is a 2-hour walking tour entirely inside an open-air archaeological site. Participants will walk on ancient Roman stone paving, gravel, and uneven surfaces. It is not wheelchair accessible and is recommended for travelers with a moderate level of physical fitness. Comfortable walking/hiking shoes, water, and sun protection (hat/sunscreen) are highly recommended.
- To ensure a smooth experience for all participants, please arrive at the designated meeting point (Fortuna Village Pompei) strictly 15 minutes before the official tour start time. Late arrivals or no-shows cannot be refunded or rescheduled.
- The guided tour is conducted directly by a live guide in your chosen language selected at checkout (English, Spanish, Italian)
- Please note that a live official guide inside the Pompeii ruins is guaranteed for language groups with a minimum of 6 participants. For groups of less than 6 passengers, the live guide will be replaced by a high-quality interactive audioguide, and the total tour price remains the same.
Traveler reviews
Our experience was a great one and enjoyed every minute of it. It was very hot and crowded but we are glad we visited.
Luca is very professional and spoke very good English. He made the experience very enjoyable and we will recommend him anytime! Thank you!!!!!
Excellent experience.
A heartfelt visit, our driver was Rafael and our guide was Ines. Both were wonderful! Highly recommended.
Beware of last minute cancellations!
Booked a small group Pompeii tour more than a month in advance. Confirmed with them at 1:30pm the day before, with positive response and confirmation of meeting location. Notified by them less than 12 hours prior to tour that it was cancelled because not enough people had signed up and that they waited until the last minute hoping for more booking but did not get them. Waiting until the last minute benefits them, not me and left me scrambling to find a tour. They offered to book me on another tour, but then told me that tour was full.
A wonderful experience with Alexandra and Dario.
It has been a wonderful experience, both the guide Alexandra and the guide who explained the entire city to us. Darío is wonderful. We have enjoyed the view very much; it deserves more than a 10.
Amazing Pompeii
Pompeii is the highlight of our vacation, Josephina, Enzo and the rest of their team are so amazing! Highly recommended!