Pompeii Archaeological Tour: Explore Ancient Ruins

Explore the historic ruins of Pompeii and discover how people lived before the devastating eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Accompany your archaeological guide through the western expanse of the site, and take note of significant edifices and infrastructure like the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, the bakery, various dwelling places and beyond.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - Enjoy Pompeii on this 2-hour tour in small groups and find out what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD Follow your archaeological guide in the western part of the city and observe important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, the bakery, some residential houses and more.
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line ticket access
  • Professional expert guide
  • Small-group guided tour of Pompeii (2 hours)
Location
Ristorante Bar Sgambati
Via Villa dei Misteri
meeting point at bar sgambati 20 min before
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tim_b
Jul 28, 2025
Pompei in a Few Hours - We recently visited Italy and booked a tour with Viator of the Pompei Ruins. It was exceptional. While we saw hundreds upon hundreds of people standing in incredibly long lines in 95 degree heat, we walked straight into the city and ruins of Pompei without waiting a minute. The guide was incredibly informative and interesting. We would have missed nearly all of the interesting history he had to share with us. Frankie was our guide's name and he was awesome! It was an incredible experience. Definitely book a skip the line entrance tour with this company. It was outstanding!
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Jeremiah_b
Jul 25, 2025
It was so detailed and... - It was so detailed and learned a lot. There is no way to explore without a guide or you'll miss the history and significance.
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Sandy_s
Jul 21, 2025
Great tour! - Frankie was our tour guide and he was excellent. He gave us all the highlights in 2 hours. You don’t want to miss Pompeii. We learned a ton and the sights are incredible.
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Kaci_m
Jul 18, 2025
Rich hostory - Take the tour with a tour guide cause it’s easy to get lost in the city! My tour guide was great as he took us to the house first when no one was there and by the time we were finished people were starting to come in so that was nice! It’s very hot with no shade and limited sitting. Lots of uneven surfaces, steps and walking and no bathrooms in the city. I loved This tour as i have Been obsessed with Pompeii since i was A little girl, so beat to see in real life!
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Lindsay_d
Jul 15, 2025
Fantastic Pompeii Tour! - We requested Frankie as our guide based on previous reviews—and he absolutely lived up to the hype! From the moment the tour began, Frankie had us smiling, learning, and fully engaged. “Mama Mia! Follow Frankie!” became our family’s catchphrase for the day! We had family members of all ages on the tour, and he managed to connect with everyone, making the rich history of Pompeii come alive through storytelling, humor, and passion. His energy was contagious, and he made what could have been a long, hot walk feel like an adventure. Our visit to Pompeii was unforgettable, and Frankie was a huge part of that. Highly recommend him for anyone visiting—ask for Frankie and follow the fun!
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William_h
Jul 14, 2025
Franky is awesome! - Our guide, Franky was great and very knowledgeable. He brought us the shade when possible on a hot day and was a 5 out of 5. Made the experience better - without him it would have been disappointing.
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Suzanne_s
Jul 13, 2025
Great small group tour - This was a great way to get an overview of Pompei without being overloaded with information. Getting to enter the grounds early before general admission was a definite perk. We were able to see so much and cover quite a bit before the crowds and the heat rose. Our guide was so informative and moved us along pointing out a lot of interesting discoveries we would not have known what we were looking at without a personal guide.
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Nesreen_a
Jul 9, 2025
My party follow Frankie! - Frankie was great! He made it a fun experience and everyone he stopped he put us in the shade as best he could which helped my elderly mother stay cooler. He was kind and funny. He needs t shirts!
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Stephanie_c
Jul 9, 2025
Fantastic visit! - Our guide Anna was amazing! His good humor, his high level of knowledge and his concern for the well-being of the whole group, characterized our visit. Despite a visit that was almost entirely in the rain and storms, this experience is memorable. NB. 2 hours with the guide was enough to get a good feel for the historical context, but if you are able to stay and walk afterwards, it is ideal. The site is so big that even in 7:00, I didn’t see all the points on the map!
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Melissa_r
Jul 6, 2025
Do the guided tour...Ask for Frankie, you will get full knowledge with character and lots of laughs! - Get a guide! Highly recommend the guided tour. Frankie was absolutely top notch....very informative, amusing, and most importantly thoughtful and caring! "Follow Frankie! Mama Mia!
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From $57
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).