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5.0(14 reviews)

Private Pompeii Tour with Archaeologist Guide

3 hours
Max 6 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Pompeii, Italy

Full description

 Experience Pompeii at your own pace on this in-depth private tour with a trained archaeologist. Skip the long lines to enter the UNESCO-listed ruins and discover how everyday life looked nearly 2,000 years ago before Mount Vesuvius’ eruption. Explore more of the ancient city than on standard tours, including shops, baths, temples, and more. Your expert guide brings Pompeii’s streets to life with stories of its people, politics, and tragic final day. With personalized attention and time for questions, this private experience offers a stress-free, enriching journey through one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological sites. 
Stop At: Pompeii Archaeological Park 

Description: Begin by skipping the long lines and entering Pompeii’s vast archaeological park. Wander through ancient streets where bakeries, shops, and public baths once buzzed with life. Hear fascinating details about the people who lived here and see the plaster casts that preserve their final moments. Next, explore the Forum and Temple of Apollo, the civic and spiritual heart of the city, where politics, religion, and commerce intertwined. When possible, your guide will also show you the latest excavations and restorations, making each visit to Pompeii unique and different due to new discoveries. Finally, stroll along Pompeii’s city walls for sweeping views of Naples and Capri. 
Admission: Included 
Time: 2.5 hours 

Included / Excluded

  • Pre-reserved entrance tickets to Pompeii
  • Official Pompeii tour guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Meeting point

Start Location

Via Villa dei Misteri, 1, Via Villa dei Misteri, 1, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

Please arrive 15 minutes prior the start of the tour. This tour meets at the Entrance Gate for the Pompeii Archaeological Park across from the Hortus Pompei restaurant. Your guide will be holding a green walks sign.

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
  • Taking the train from Rome to Pompeii is fairly easy. Departure station: "Roma Termini", Arrival station: "Napoli Centrale".
  • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

Know before you go

  • This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • This tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
  • Taking the train from Rome to Pompeii is fairly easy. Departure station: "Roma Termini", Arrival station: "Napoli Centrale". The fastest train, "Frecciarossa" takes about one hour to Naples. Tickets can be booked at trenitalia.com. When you arrive at Napoli Centrale, transfer to the "Napoli-Sorrento Circumvesuviana" line. Trains depart every 30 minutes to Pompeii. Tickets for this train can only be purchased once you arrive at Napoli Centrale. Exit the train at the "Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri" stop to meet our tour.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the activity starts

Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Reviews

5.0(14 reviews)
Lisa
Jun 2026
5.0

The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent

Matthew
Jun 2026
5.0

If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉

Lisa
Jun 2026
5.0

The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent

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Ticket age ranges:
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)
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