Private Pompeii Tour with Archaeologist Guide

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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 the recently reopened House of the Vettii. 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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    Pompeii Archaeological Park

    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. Continue to the House of the Vettii, one of Pompeii’s most famous private residences, recently reopened after years of restoration. Admire its frescoes and courtyards that offer a rare glimpse into upper-class Roman life. Finally, stroll along Pompeii’s city walls for sweeping views of Naples and Capri.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Taking the train from Rome to Pompeii is fairly easy. Departure station: "Roma Termini", Arrival station: "Napoli Centrale".
  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and match the names on their ID/passport. Name changes are not permitted.
  • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
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