POMPEII
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular tours in Pompeii. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Pompeii in 2 hours with an archaeologist: skip-the-line entry, key sites like the Forum and Theater, plus human stories and practical pacing.
“Wear sturdy shoes and bring a hat, there is hardly any shade. There are some steeper streets, bring extra water.”
Archaeologist-led small group tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum with tickets, headsets, and smooth transport. See top ruins fast.
“Gianni was very knowledgeable. The tour was fascinating - Heracleum was a surprise as we didn’t know much about it beforehand.”
Skip-the-line Pompeii tour with an archaeologist. Small group walk to Via dell’Abbondanza, Forum, baths, and Lupanar in about 2 hours.
“A very detailed tour. Learned so much from out guide Lello! He was fantastic! He was very good at including ,engaging with everyone in the group. Nice small size group. The ear buds handed out to everyone, made sure everyone could hear him. Highly recommend!!”
Pre-booked Pompeii Express entry plus an optional archaeologist-led 2-hour tour, with optional local wine and food tasting.
“Guide was very informative. Two hours is great for an overview then you can explore at your own pace.”
Private Pompeii tour with an official guide. Meet at Piazza Esedra, explore key ruins fast, and get smart explanations in English.
“Claudia was excellent and we learned so much. She accommodated our family of 3 generations which was appreciated very much. Would definitely recommend this tour and Claudia!”
3-hour private Pompeii tour with an archaeologist and skip-the-line ticket help. Walk theaters, baths, forum, and homes with care.
“We had an incredible tour of Pompeii with Luisa as our tour guide. We highly recommend spending the money to have a private tour with Luisa! She was informative, friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great stories and information. She told us about the history of the city, the people who lived there and all of…”
Pompeii skip-the-line tour with an archaeologist guide. Walk the forum, theater, baths, and Lupanare with context on Vesuvius.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. There were 8 of us and he was inclusive of all.”
Small-group Pompeii tour with a private guide, quick stops at a buried Roman temple, Casa dei Vettii, and the lupanari in 2.5 hours.
“try to get directly to the tour operators' than you will have less a chance to get "confirmed but not guaranteed"?!”
Pompeii highlights with Ada on a private, 2-hour walk. Skip the map stress, ask questions, and see why ash preserved daily life.
“We loved our Pompeii tour with Ada! We have four children ages 11-18 and Ada made sure to involve all of them during the tour. Ada brought Pompeii to life through her descriptions and genuine excitement for the treasure that Pompeii is! Highly recommended- thank you, Ada!”
Skip-the-line Pompeii with a licensed guide, then lunch and wine on Vesuvius slopes and a one-hour horse ride around 500m.
“Pompeii was extremely interesting Not enough time to go through the entire city Wine tasting lunch was excellent special shout out to Claudia our server as she was very attentive Horse back ride was very good horses were in good shape well looked after and path through the vineyard was a great choice”
