Pompeii Walking Tour with Historian

From€50
2 hours
Pompeii, Italy

About this activity

Join a 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with a local historian, skip the lines, and delve into the ancient city's history and landmarks.

Highlights

  • Explore ancient Pompeii ruins
  • Learn from a local historian
  • Skip-the-line entry
  • Visit iconic sites like the Forum
  • Discover Pompeii's rich history

Full description

Step back in time and uncover the secrets of Pompeii on this engaging 2-hour walking tour led by a knowledgeable local historian. Skip the lines and immerse yourself in the ancient city's rich history as you explore iconic sites like the Forum, ancient homes, and public baths. With headsets provided, you'll hear every fascinating detail, making this tour an unforgettable journey into the past. Don't miss the chance to experience Pompeii's wonders with an expert guide by your side.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour by a local historian
  • Skip-the-line entry tickets to Pompeii
  • Headsets for clear audio during the tour
  • Food and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour operates in English; please ensure you understand the language.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Photography is allowed; however, tripods and professional equipment are not permitted.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
  • Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • During High Season A minimum of 2 people is required to confirm the tour
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • During Low Season A minimum of 4 people is required to confirm the tour
  • Live guide is guarantee with a min. of 6 pax in the same language

Traveler reviews

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Well worth it

We had a great walking your of Pompeii. The bus was prompt and smooth. It was all very straightforward from booking to being dropped off thanks to Carmela and Antonio. Anna was out guide around Pompeii and she was brilliant. Told funny little stories and filled the two hours with lots of history and information. Great trip. Grazie!

J743PVjameshAug 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Nice tour to Pompeii

Good guidance from Alexandra and fantastic explanations from Donatella. Fully advisable excursion.

angelnO4159HDAug 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Very good

Alejandra is the best! We liked it a lot! And Donatella the guide was charming!

Adrivallej7Aug 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A Fascinating Journey Back 2,000 Years – Excellent Tour and Guide

It was a thoroughly satisfying tour and a great way to spend one of our precious days in Naples. We were especially grateful to our guide for leading us through the site in temperatures approaching 38°C. It was fascinating to experience first-hand just how advanced and sophisticated the culture was 2,000 years ago. Camila was also very friendly and engaging, and the whole tour felt very well organised by an excellent team.

NorthStar32418884738Aug 15, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Unknown Pompeii

Guided tour with Carmela, a great experience

R1634MDpablooAug 13, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. During the low-season, up to 5 participants the liveguide will be replaced by audioguides At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time May be operated by a multi-lingual guide