Overview
Experience a 2-hour tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii led by a professional archaeologist guide and skip the line tickets included in a small group of maximum 20 people.
Walk through the ruins and explore this ancient city, buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Learn about the history of the town and how the Romans lived and see all the most important public buildings and private houses.
Visit the Western part of the town. You will see the Marina Gate, the Basilica, the Forum, the baths, the Lupanar (brothel), the bakery, the house of Faun, the Termopolium, the main street, the Plaster Casts of the dead's, and the Theaters.
The tour is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German and starts at the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Licensed guide with archaeological background
Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour
Pompeii admission fee
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The meeting point is the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called "Porta Marina Superiore" opposite to a restaurant called 'Hortus'. Please put this one, for easier navigation.
End point
The tour will finish inside the ruins.
Good to know
‘POMPEII SKIP THE LINE TICKET’ OPTION REDEEMING PROCEDURE:
If you only booked the Pompeii online ticket, please go at the Pompeii main entrance called ‘Porta Marina Superiore’ and meet our staff holding ASKOS TOURS signs.
Show them your reservation to get your ticket and access the site.
Go at the turnstiles and access the site directly, no line!
NOTE: Children MUST have a valid PASSPORT/ID to double check their ages at the ticket office.
‘POMPEI TICKET + GUIDED TOUR’ MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
If you booked the Pompeii ticket including the guided tour, please go at the Pompeii main entrance called ‘Porta Marina Superiore’ and meet our staff holding ASKOS TOURS signs.
They will introduce to your guide who will also have your tickets.
What to expect
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Pompeii Archaeological Park
10 min
Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called "Porta Marina Superiore". The guide will be holding a sign with our company's name "Askos Tours" on the top.
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Basilica
15 min
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
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Foro de Pompeya
10 min
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
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Granaries of the Forum
15 min
In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.
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Via dell’Abbondanza
15 min
Walk through the main street of Pompeii
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House of Menander
15 min
The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
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Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
15 min
These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city
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Lupanar
15 min
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
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House of the Faun
15 min
The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii
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Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
15 min
Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii
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Teatro Grande
10 min
Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue or impairments, because of steps and ramps, little steep climb, please contact us and ask for a suitable private tour for your needs
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
Can I cancel Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called "Porta Marina Superiore" opposite to a restaurant called 'Hortus'. Please put this one, for easier navigation.
What's included?
- Licensed guide with archaeological background
- Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
- Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
- Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour
- Pompeii admission fee
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Pompeii Archaeological Park, Basilica, Foro de Pompeya, Granaries of the Forum, Via dell’Abbondanza, House of Menander, Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane), Lupanar.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Askos Tours
