Italy · POMPEII TOURS
Good pompeii tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist, skip the ticket line, and see its temples, homes, baths, theaters, and plaster casts in two focused hours.
“Mike was sooo interesting! As an archeologist himself, he was so knowledgeable and told wonderful stories, bringing the ruins to life. Highly recommend!”
Review Pompeii’s reserved entry ticket, optional audio guide, ticket choices, practical tips, highlights, drawbacks, and value for your Italy trip.
“I am glad I purchased the Plus Option, for a few dollars more. I was able to see the Villa of Mysteries. Well preserved ancient building with frescoes intact. The city must have been impressive with all the frescoes inside and out. -- I was not aware that there is a free shuttle to and from the train station.”
Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist, from the Forum and theater to vivid frescoes, in a small group tour with time to wander afterward.
“Mario was a fantastic guide! He is so knowledgeable and passionate about the history!”
Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist, from the Forum and victim casts to ancient homes, baths, brothel ruins, and theaters.
“Julia was fantastic on our tour. We learned so much and she had a great way of telling a story. Highly recommend!”
Explore Pompeii with skip-the-line entry, an audio guide, and a map. Get practical tips on pickup, heat, crowds, and the site’s best sights.
“Very Easy and simple to pick up the tickets as the collection point was right outside the train station.”
Review of Naples’ Pompeii and Vesuvius tour with skip-the-line entry, guided ruins, vineyard lunch, wine tasting, and volcanic trails.
“This was the absolute highlight of our trip to Naples! Everyone was so kind, energetic and knowledgeable, especially our guide Arianna! She went above and beyond at all times!”
Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist guide, skip ticket lines, see Roman homes and theaters, and learn how Vesuvius froze daily life in 79 AD.
“Very informative, relaxed and felt time we got to take our time. Our guide was really friendly,clear and helped us picture what life was like before and during the eruption. Learned lots of things we wouldn't have known without guide.”
Review of the Rome to Pompeii day trip, with guided ruins, lunch, coach travel, Naples stops, timing, value, and practical booking advice.
“Guido was very informative and knowledgeable. He showed some very interesting sites. Lunch was DELICIOUS! It was a wonderful taste of the region. U highly recommend this day tour. Excellent stops to and from Pompeii with delicious coffee and clean facilities. Well organized trip!!”
Pompeii guided tour review: explore the Forum, baths, Lupanare, and Roman streets with skip-line entry for $50.
“It is very busy at the entrance area, and even with the detailed information provided, we had difficulty finding the group. the tour company called to check on us as it was getting close to departure time, and a representative was also walking the area calling my last name. I really appreciated the extra effort they took to help us.”
Tour Pompeii with an archaeologist, skip the ticket line, see frescoes and Mount Vesuvius, and learn how Roman life ended in volcanic ash.
“Most thrilling and fascinating! Thanks to the good guide we wre lucky to get.”
Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum with an archaeologist on a 5.5-hour small-group tour featuring skip-the-line entry and local train travel.
“My brain is so full, I’m just waiting for the eerie shivers to leave after imagining what is still buried and unable to be excavated. So so worth it to have a working archaeologist as a guide. 10/10.”
Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist guide, priority entry, and a choice of small-group or private tours lasting two to three hours.
“Brilliant privat tour where we were shown areas not open to the general public. Sasa was very knowledeable. Would ask for him again.”
Explore Pompeii with skip-the-line entry and an offline digital guide, then roam ancient streets, villas, theaters, and the forum at your pace.
“The ticketing and line entrance was easy. We’d prefer some more in depth information in the audio guide.”
Explore Pompeii with a private guide, skip-the-line entry, ancient streets, Roman homes, and practical tips for a rewarding two-hour visit.
“Giulia was exceptionally knowledgable and very accommodating! Recommend the private tour because there are a lot of opportunities to customize the itinerary with so much to see in Pompeii, and lots of questions to ask about Roman life more broadly”
Review of the Mount Vesuvius tour from Naples, with pickup, park entry, crater hike, views, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Quick ride up the mountain from the center train station in capable hands of our driver Dan. After a stop at a shop on the mountain to sample local lemon wares, Dan dropped us off at the entrance to the trailhead where we were to meet up 2 hrs later. Plenty of time to hike up to the rim and along it to the end and back. AMAZING views of the Gulf with Capri in the distance. Caution: The trail is loose volcanic pebbles that are slippery especially when descending. Dan met us at the end of the trail at designated time and after another twisty ride back down the…”
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