Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist

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Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist

From $61.17

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Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

2 hours (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 4 more

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii on this small-group tour. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the ruins and discover what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Follow your archaeologist guide around the western part of the town and see important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, a brothel, some residential homes, and more.

Discover the ancient city of Pompeii on this small-group tour
Spend more time exploring the ruins with skip-the-line entry tickets
See key buildings like the Basilica, the Forum, and the thermal baths
Tours are available in several languages

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What's Included

Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour

Skip the line Pompeii ticket

Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)

Licensed guide with archaeological background

Food and drinks

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Via Plinio, 26, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

The meeting point is the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina Superiore in front of Bar with many hanging lemons called Hortus

Return Details

80045 Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

The tour will finish inside the ruins.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Tour will be available all year around with rain or shine
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
Bring a small bottle of water
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
For under18 y.o. travelers, please bring your ID card/passport with you
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
OPERATED BY Askos Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

See all safety measures taken by Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist.

What is the social distancing policy during Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

See all safety measures taken by Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist.

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Traveler Tips

"Remember to bring water on your guided tour and shoes to walk on uneven walks." See review
"A guided tour is essential if you want to get the most from your visit." See review

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Anna is a great guide!

Salvator_C

, Jan 2022

Anna was a fantastic guide. She was knowledgeable and informative. She knew answers to all of our questions and put up with our other group members gracefully and with patience. I highly recommend booking with Anna.

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Was worth the rain!

Byron_H

, Jan 2022

Happened to book this experience during a rainy day but Ivan really came through and made this experience a pleasurable one. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the ins and outs of Pompeii and gave use background info on everything that made it come to life that much more. It was also nice having the place almost all to ourselves. Highly recommend!

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Great tour with a couple issues

Edward_W

, Jan 2022

The experience of the guide was excellent and really laid the foundation for the rest of the day. We could not give 5 stars for two reasons; 1) The bluetooth headsets were hard to use as they did not attach to the ears very well (especially if you are wearing hearing aids) and the guide's microphone was below his lapel so when he would turn his head the sound would fade and 2) It seemed rushed towards the end of the tour. We are in our late 60's so it was difficult to keep up the last 15 minutes of the tour.

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Response from Host , Jan 2022

Hello sir, thanks for your review and feedback. we are glad you liked the tour and the guide with our service. we are sorry about the inconvenience you experienced with the bluetooth headset, this new device is provided because it's a new better technology, also related to this period and rules, for better safety and hygienic reasons, instead of the traditional haedsets with earphones inside the ears. Also since you're wearing a hearing aids, this new bluetooth device actually gave you the opportunity to wear it and listen to the guide better than traditionl earphones. With the traditional earphone inside the ear you should have been forced to remove the hearing aids. Thanks for your feedback , we work every day to improve and give the best experience possibile, and we'll keep very much in considaration yours. we hope you to see you next time again in one of our tour. Best regards Askos team

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Must have tour if you want to really get to know Pompeii

Felicia_T

, Jan 2022

Pompeii is an amazingly huge archeological site that need a guide to give you a good background. Antonia did exactly that, he was so passionate about his work that he requested for more time so that he can cover more. Totally impress with his professionalism.

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I liked the whole trip ,...

Mohammad_A

, Jan 2022

I liked the whole trip , it was an amazing experience, and the guide was so prof’ and the explanation was so clear

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Pompeii is an amazing place, made more colorful with an Archeologist tour guide!

Siva_P

, Jan 2022

Anna Sorrento was a great tour guide. She was a real archeologist, turned tour guide. The ruins are amazing, but a verbal description of the story, culture, history, and excavation of the ruins adds color to the experience. For example, if Anna didn't tell us how to determine the shops from eateries and bakeries (of the time), we wouldn't have known. All around a great tour. It only takes you through the most commonly visited 1/4 of the ruins. Get the morning tour, and stick around all day. Do Vesuvius on another day!

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Antonio was a great guide...

Harlee_S

, Dec 2021

Antonio was a great guide both in terms of knowledge and answering questions and the logistics of guiding. The earphones were good once working properly. Group was bigger than I thought it would be since the tour cost more than others

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Excellent tour of the rich quarters of the City

Guillermo_A

, Dec 2021

Got to visit the city from a different side. Very knowledgeable guide. Always new sites and houses to visit

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Aseem_A

, Dec 2021

John Nkengasong, the Africa CDC Director, noted that South Africa had a younger population than the West and that the omicron variant had only been recently detected.

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Informative and enjoyable!

Carla_P

, Dec 2021

Wonderful afternoon! Our guide was super knowledgeable,!friendly, and provided. Great first time experience. Looking forward to the next trip!

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