Learn About the Ancient City of Pompeii on a Comprehensive Pompeii Tour

Explore a city frozen in time with exclusive insights from a certified historian.

• Everything you get: Save time with skip-the-line access and benefit from a guided tour of Pompeii, designed to give you a deeper and more meaningful experience. Learn how Pompeii was buried in ash and what life was like before the eruption.
• Why choose this: Pompeii spans 170+ acres with sparse signage, making it easy to get lost and miss its stories. A guide fixes this with clear routes, rich context, and tours in your language.
• Upgrades: For a deeper dive into history and excavation of the site, an archaeologist can provide additional expert insights. Prefer a small group? Book a semi-private tour with fewer than 15 guests for a more intimate and interactive experience.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entry

• Expert English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Chinese, or Japanese-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Archeologist guide (as per option selected)

• Headsets

• Semi-private guided tour of Pompeii (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers

• Meals

What to bring

• A valid ID or passport for tour entry.
• Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Comfortable walking shoes

What's not allowed

• Pets
• Drugs and weapons
• Large purses, bags, or backpacks
• Discourteous clothing or shirtless attire

Accessibility

• This experience is not the best fit for people with impaired mobility and cardiac issues.

Additional information

• Entry is free for all first Sundays of the month.
• To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
• Full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry.

Inclusions

• 3-hour guided tour of Pompeii with entry

• English-speaking archaeological guide

• Small group tour of Pompeii

• Entry to Villa dei Misteri

Exclusions

• Transportation on meeting spot

• Food & drinks

Uncover Pompeii’s past with an archaeologist who shares excavation insights and hidden details most tours miss.

• Bypass the crowds with skip-the-line access and enjoy a quieter, more immersive tour.
• Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist who reveals hidden stories and rare details most visitors miss.
• With a private guide, explore at your own pace and focus on what fascinates you most.
• Discover hidden details most visitors miss, from Thermopolia (ancient fast-food stalls) to political graffiti.

Inclusions

• 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line access

• Expert English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, or German-speaking archeological guide

Contrast the epic scale of Pompeii with the close-up details of Herculaneum with easy, skip-the-line access.

• Everything you get at Herculaneum: Skip the ticket queues and explore Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved ruins at your own pace. Walk through ancient streets, frescoed villas, and bathhouses, choosing your own route and saving precious time.
• Everything you get at Pompeii: Skip 1–2 hour-long lines, and enter Pompeii at your reserved time. Discover the Forum, amphitheatre, ancient baths, plaster casts, and homes, exploring the city’s highlights frozen in time, on your own schedule.
• Why choose this combo: Get a fuller picture of the 79 AD Vesuvian eruption by seeing how two communities, only miles apart, were preserved in remarkably different ways.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii

• Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum

Exclusions

• Transfers between sites

• Guide

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID for entry (mandatory for Pompeii bookings).
• Wear comfortable walking shoes, as both sites have uneven terrain.
• Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat, as both sites are mostly outdoors.
• The experience runs rain or shine, so consider a light raincoat or umbrella.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted inside either site.
  • Herculaneum has no luggage storage, while Pompeii has storage at the Superiore Entrance.
• Pets are not allowed, except certified service/guide dogs.
• Smoking, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited on site.
• Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment may be restricted in some areas.

Accessibility

• Both sites have uneven surfaces and limited wheelchair access.
• Visitors with mobility challenges may find the experience difficult.
• At Herculaneum, some areas are accessible via ramps, though portions remain restricted.
• Accessible restrooms are available at both sites.

Additional information

Herculaneum

• Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
• The experience may vary due to restoration work or site restrictions.
• The site is open from 8:30am to 5pm from 15 October to 15 March (last entry 3:30pm), and from 8:30am to 7:30pm between 16 March and 14 October (last entry 6pm).
• Free entry is available on the first Sunday of each month and select national holidays, and reduced tickets are offered for eligible visitors with valid documentation.

Pompeii

• Full names must match ID for ticket validation. It's recommended to double-check at checkout.
• Tickets are free for visitors with disabilities and one companion (issued on-site).
• Children under 18 enter free with a valid ID.
• EU citizens aged 18–24 (and non-EU residents with Italian permits) receive reduced tickets.
• Free entry on the first Sunday of each month.

Maximize your day with a guided Pompeii tour plus your choice of Vesuvius’ crater hike.

• Enjoy the convenience of organized transportation from Naples to Pompeii and back, ensuring a smooth and enriching exploration of these iconic sites.
• Join this day trip to Pompeii and explore the site under the guidance of a local expert.
• Listen to the riveting history of Pompeii as you walk through the Garden of Fugitives in the language you pick.
• Customize your tour—choose to visit Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved villas and mosaics or hike up Mount Vesuvius for breathtaking views.
• Avoid the crowds—each group is limited to a maximum of 20 people for a more comfortable experience.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Pompeii with entry

• Round-trip transfers from Naples

• English or Spanish (as per option selected)

• Headsets for groups above 10

• Entry to Herculaneum (as per option selected)

• Entry to Vesuvius (as per option selected)

Skip the queues at a legendary archaeological site, cruise along one of Italy’s most scenic coastlines, and sip fresh limoncello where it’s made.

• Day out to Pompeii and Sorrento from Rome, in an AC coach with round-trip transfers.

• You'll get round-trip AC coach transfers from Rome, an English-speaking tour leader/host, skip-the-line entry tickets to Pompeii, a scenic Amalfi Coast drive, followed by free time in Sorrento and limoncello tasting.

• Pompeii: With priority entry, explore a city frozen in time at your own pace. Visit well-preserved villas like the House of the Vettii, an Amphitheater that predates the Colosseum, see the plaster casts of victims, and more.

• Sorrento: Continue to Sorrento, a town near the Amalfi Coast. Sample their world-famous citrus liqueur, limoncello, and enjoy free time to relax by the sea or indulge in boutique shopping.

• Upgrades: Opt for a multilingual guide for comprehensive insights into the ruins at Pompeii. For the added convenience, choose a hotel pick-up and drop-off from your stay in Rome.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entrance tickets to Pompeii

• English speaking tour leader on board the AC coach

• Round-trip transfers from Rome to Pompeii

• Limoncello tasting and free time in Sorrento

• Guided tour of Pompeii in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, or German (as per option selected)

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Meals and personal expenses

• Gratuities

What to bring

• Valid ID

What's not allowed

• Pets

Accessibility

• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments