Pompeii Tour: Explore Ancient Ruins

Uncover the ancient secrets of Pompeii and the Villa of the Mysteries with a knowledgeable local guide. Explore the ruins and discover the fascinating history of this once-thriving empire.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - A private, licensed local guide will lead an engaging tour of Pompeii, a once-bustling city of nearly 20,000 people, buried under 30 feet of volcanic ash. The tour includes visits to the baths, villas, theaters, and wrestling grounds, lasting approximately three hours.
  • Villa dei Misteri - This remarkable villa is…
What's Included
  • Licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Pompeii Plus entrance fee (22,00 Euros per person)
Additional Information

Meet the guide near the train station of Pompeii or at the entrance of the archaeological site to embark on an extraordinary journey into the past! A private, local, licensed Pompeii guide will lead an engaging tour through this once-bustling empire of nearly 20,000 residents, which was entirely buried under 30 feet of volcanic ash. The tour includes…

Location
Coffee Shop Vittoria
Via Mare
Coffe shop Vittoria, nearby Pompeii site entrance: Porta Marina INFERIORE
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Erick_s
Apr 5, 2026
Great trip to Pompei! - Great visit to Pompei. Learned a lot about the site. Enjoyed the small, private group. Our tour guide Laura was friendly and knowledgeable. Would book again
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Elisa_b
Mar 29, 2026
Amazing experience in Pompeii Ornella - Ornella was a fantastic guide for our private tour of Pompeii. She was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history to life in such an engaging and meaningful way. Her warmth and enthusiasm made the experience even more special, and she tailored the tour to our interests without ever making it feel rushed. We’re so grateful for such a memorable visit and would highly recommend her to anyone exploring Pompeii.
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Lakevillekristidave
Mar 27, 2026
Be sure to hire a guide at Pompeii. Thanks for the great day, Ornella! - Five of us had a great visit to Pompeii with guide Ornella who met us at the train station and already knew our names upon arrival (after I sent her a picture of us). She was very knowledgeable and did a super job of showing us aspects of Pompeii while also steering us away from crowded areas when other buildings illustrated the same things. We got a break in about the middle of the tour and were able to use the restrooms and eat a quick snack. If you go to Pompeii, be sure to buy the plus admission ticket and a guided tour of the Villa of Mysteries. That was a highlight of the visit where the frescoes are amazing. We got recommendations for other places to see when the tour was over. We learned so much from this guided tour of Pompeii and wouldn't have learned so much going on our own or using an audio guide. We highly recommend hiring a guide for this special historic place.
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102mathilder
Mar 1, 2026
An unmissable experience to do - Roberta was an amazing guide for this visit to Pompeii. She gave us all the explanations to allow us to immerse ourselves in the daily life of the time. She was very professional and answered in detail all our questions. Thank you again for this magical experience!
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Rachel_c
Feb 15, 2026
Hugo took us on a very... - Hugo took us on a very informative tour of Pompeii and the Place of Mysteries and I recommend anyone planning to visit to book a tour with him.
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Alexander_d
Dec 24, 2025
Perfectly graceful and insightful tour with Hugo - Very pleasant few hours strolling through Pompei with our guide Hugo, who was perfectly paced and full of insight. Highly recommended!
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244aleynar
Oct 12, 2025
Amazing experience! - Gennaro was an incredible tour guide! Having him provide context for everything we saw made our visit to Pompeii so much richer. I also loved getting to see the Villa of Mysteries—definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Italy!
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Louisemz4571cs
Sep 1, 2025
Pompeii & the Villa of the Mysteries with Ornella: Excellent - We had a wonderful time exploring Pompeii and the Villa of the Mysteries with Ornella today. She was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the ancient city to life with her engaging stories and detailed insights into daily life back then. The tour was both informative and enjoyable. I’d definitely recommend both the experience and Ornella as a guide. :)
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M7252uuanneb
Jul 11, 2025
Pompeii and Villa of the Mysteries - Magnificent experience - Ornella was a fantastic tour guide today showing us highlights of Pompeii and the Villa of Mysteries - the sights and explanations of what life was like in Pompeii was exceptional - We loved it. I would recommend this tour and Ornella !!
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Wanderer13142006201
Jun 27, 2025
Pompeii in its essence - Interesting experience. Ornella our guide was helpful, nice and prepared and stayed well over schedule. Pompeii is a wonderful city.
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From $289 (Per Group)
up to 12 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).