The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Pompeii, Campania

February 26, 2022 Harland Bartelt

Pompeii is a Roman town frozen in time, thanks to a devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Explore houses from modest to majestic; see Roman shops, baths and brothels; or apply your high-school Latin to the graffiti that's still visible on some of the walls. End your visit at the Villa of the Mysteries, and try to interpret its amazing, bizarre frescoes—scholars have debated their meaning for years.
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1. Semi-Private Tour of Pompeii Ruins for Kids & Families with Child Friendly Guide

Coffee Shop Vittoria, Via Mare, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy Italy Tours for Kids
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If you want to surprise your children with a great, educational and fun opportunity, this tour is for you! Explore the ancient Roman town of Pompeii with your kids and let them learn by playing. You will be touring and participating in interactive activities together with other families and children. Our kid-friendly guide will make the children love old ruins and will bring Pompeii alive for you. You don’t need to wait before entering the site, you have skip-the-line access! This kind of tour, with its activities, is suitable for children over 5 years old.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Entrance tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By ebeleao

Booking was incredibly responsive, and made changes even at the last minute. Ilaria was excellent and super flexible even with an itinerary that changed at the last minute. The tour was wonderful! Roberta was so patient and kept my seven and nine year old riveted. She knew how to change up the pace, keep them engaged, while being able to answer the most random questions. I highly recommend!

2. Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist Guide

Via Villa dei Misteri, 1, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy Askos Tours
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The easiest-to-handle tour because it gives most of the site’s impressions in just two hours. If you are in Naples area and you still have some time left before you leave, a visit in Pompeii can be your best choice. During this tour you will be guided through the maze of streets and buildings which were destroyed overnight by the huge 79 AD eruption and covered by a thick layer of ashes and pumices until their excavations in modern times. The guide will show you the best highlights like the Forum – the main square of the city – the main houses and buildings. You’ll also stop and see the plaster casts – the dead bodies of the Pompeiians emerged by the excavations.

Inclusions: Guidance and assistance by an Archaeologist , Private Tour

Exclusions: Pompeii entrance ticket, Any kind of transportation

Reviewed By fi00ntje

The tour with Askos tours was excellent. The guide was friendley, he knew almost everything, and he was on time. You must gibe hem (Francesco) een good tip. I did.

3. Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist

Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Via Plinio, 26, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy Askos Tours
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This experience combines the two archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, famous for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius happened in 79 AD. Join the guide at the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina Superiore, where the tour starts. Discover the site and its best highlights with the assistance of an expert Archaeologist. You will see the Forum – the main square – the most important houses and buildings and the famous plaster casts. After the tour take a quick break, then reach the site of Herculaneum by the local metro line called Circumvesuviana at a few steps from Pompeii entrance. End your tour with the site of Herculaneum, smaller than Pompeii but better preserved: visit the beach where more than 300 skeletons were found.

Inclusions: Guidance at Pompeii and Herculaneum by Archaeologist guide, Pompeii skip the line ticket, Herculaneum skip the line ticket, Circumvesuviana one-way ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum

Exclusions: Pick up and drop off service, Meals and drinks

Reviewed By fi00ntje

The tour with Askos tours was excellent. The guide was friendley, he knew almost everything, and he was on time. You must gibe hem (Francesco) een good tip. I did.

4. Skip-the-line Small-Group Pompeii Tour with a Local Archaeology Expert Guide

Coffee Shop Vittoria, Via Mare, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy Raphael Tours in Pompeii
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Guided tour of ancient Pompeii excavations led by a local expert and including all the highlights. The visit is led by a top-rated local guide. You will see the petrified bodies, the pleasure houses, the thermal baths, the forum and many other great sites.

Inclusions: Local guide, Admission tickets

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By mariohahn

Mario was a wonderful guide. He told us a lot of interesting facts about naples while we tested awesome food like Pizza Margherita, fried Pizza, fresh Mozzarella, ice cold Limoncello, Frittatina, pastry and ice cream. It‘s absolutely worth the money, we can recommend it so much!

5. Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist

Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Via Plinio, 26, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy Askos Tours
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Experience a 2-hour tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii led by a professional archaeologist guide and skip the line tickets included in a small group of maximum 20 people. Walk through the ruins and explore this ancient city, buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Learn about the history of the town and how the Romans lived and see all the most important public buildings and private houses. Visit the Western part of the town. You will see the Marina Gate, the Basilica, the Forum, the baths, the Lupanar (brothel), the bakery, the house of Faun, the Termopolium, the main street, the Plaster Casts of the dead's, and the Theaters. The tour is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish and German and start at the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore.

Inclusions: 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

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By fi00ntje

The tour with Askos tours was excellent. The guide was friendley, he knew almost everything, and he was on time. You must gibe hem (Francesco) een good tip. I did.

6. Private Tour: Amalfi Coast and Pompeii Day Trip from Rome

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A great full day excursion of the ancient archaeological site of Pompeii and the suggestive Amalfi Coast, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Travelling in a private group of no more than 6 people with an air-conditioned minivan. With an official Pompeii guide, you’ll explore the remains of the ancient city, which was frozen in time after an ancient volcanic eruption. Then head to the coast and stop at Positano in time for lunch. Finish with free time to explore and shop in nearby Amalfi, before your return to Rome. Note: In low season (Nov - Mar), most of the businesses in Positano town close. During this time we will visit Amalfi town instead, another beautiful town of the Amalfi Coast, where you will have time for lunch ,shopping and Limoncello Tasting .

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Rome only), Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan, Official guide 2 hours in Pompeii, Assistant for the whole trip, Emergency number also operational via whatsapp

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Tips

Reviewed By pilotjdk

had small group vacation planned for last October. cancelled due to Covid. Was offered voucher or refund. told them we needed refund due to not knowing if we would be travelling within a year. was told they would refund our money. Still waiting on a refund of 2084 and 1500 Euros.. that was over 7 months ago when it was cancelled. numerous emails. most of the time no response. Was promised refund when the person handling our group returned to work. nothing yet... Was really looking forward to a great vacation.

7. Pompeii, Sorrento & Amalfi Coast - Skip-The-Line / Expert guide / Min. Walking!

Stazione Marittima, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy ItalyTours.EU
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Explore the Most Important Sites from the Port of Naples! This is the perfect tour if you want to see the best of Pompeii & the Amalfi coast. If this is your first time to the region, we strongly recommend that you join this excursion which will visit the main highlights. You will join a small-group of participants from port and you will get a quality service at an affordable price. This excursion will include an expert guide in Pompeii (not just a driver!) Our guide will skip the line for you and you will therefore get the best value for money tour of Pompeii & Amalfi in a small and intimate group (bring 15 Euros in cash to skip the line with our guide). See all the main highlights of this region straight from the ship, enjoy the services of an English speaking expert & certified guide, and tour in a small-group in a van for easy access to sites and minimal walking. Share the tour with fellow cruise passengers and get the VIP service of a small group and pay less!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Worry-Free Shore Excursion - we return to ship 100% on time (or we take you to the next port on us!)

Exclusions: 15 Euros entry fee to Pompeii (our expert guide will skip the line for you)

Reviewed By V9542EXangiek

We had a private tour as a couple. Alessandro was our amazing guide! He picked us up at the port on time and we drove straight to Rome. He was an excellent driver, showed us all of the highlights, dropped us off at various areas and picked us up on time. We then went to the Vatican where we met our guide Paulo. We had a private tour by a highly educated guide. We were able to skip the line and avoid crowds. Private Tours May cost a bit more but they are worth every cent!! Our day was amazing!

8. Pompeii: Guided Small Group Tour with Private Option

Via Villa dei Misteri, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy LivItaly Tours
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Enjoy a unique tour of Pompeii offered in a small group of maximum six people, or as Private Tour, you pick! On this 2.5 hrs journey, you will be able to visit one of the most distinctive historical sites in history with a small or private group and an actual archeologist as your guide. Pompeii is a city condensed with information of the ancient everyday life and to visit Pompeii with a knowledgeable guide is essential to understanding what the city has to offer. Pompeii is one of Italy’s best preserved archaeological sites and it is a must visit with a guide. The city was a typical ancient Roman village founded 80 B.C. A sudden eruption by the volcano, Vesuvius in 79 A.D. buried Pompeii under 6 meters of ash and wiped it off the map until it was rediscovered in 1599. Discover the story behind the life and times of this ancient port town and the modern day excavations which have helped bring it back to life!

Inclusions: Professional Expert Guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Option to Upgrade to Private Tour, Small Group Tour of only 6 people

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Reviewed By 844dallasw

Davide was an excellent tour guide for my group of friends on an early Saturday morning. It was obvious that he loved his job and it showed through the history he walked us through during the entire tour. I would highly recommend any tour with Davide and if the Vatican is on your bucket list, then early morning access is the tour you want. Happy travels!

9. Small-Group Tour: Pompeii and Naples from Rome with Lunch in a Biologic Farm

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A great full day excursion of the ancient archaeological site of Pompeii and suggestive Naples, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Travel in a small group of no more than 6 people with an English-speaking tour-assistant in an air-conditioned minivan. Departure from Rome, with one break along the freeway for a mid-morning breakfast or snack. First stop will be at the Pompeii archeological site where your professional guide it will show the highlights of this intact ancient Roman city. You will visit the main areas of Pompeii, like the Macellum (food market), the Thermal Baths, the areas where the Romans would gather to have dinner and wine as well as the homes of wealthy citizens, where you will learn about their customs and traditions. Lunch and tasting of local products in a biologic farm. In the afternoon visit of the wonderful Bay of Naples, where you can admire the beautiful gulf, a walk in the Naples center and taste a good typical Neapolitan coffee. Then departure to Rome.

Inclusions: Free transfer offered by Welcome Italy in air conditioning Minivan, English speaking tour escort all day, Hotel pickup and drop-off (central Rome only), Official guide in Pompeii, Lunch and wine tasting at Biologic Farm, entrance tickets to the excavations of Pompeii, Emergency number also operational via whatsapp

Exclusions: Tips, Gratuites

Reviewed By pilotjdk

had small group vacation planned for last October. cancelled due to Covid. Was offered voucher or refund. told them we needed refund due to not knowing if we would be travelling within a year. was told they would refund our money. Still waiting on a refund of 2084 and 1500 Euros.. that was over 7 months ago when it was cancelled. numerous emails. most of the time no response. Was promised refund when the person handling our group returned to work. nothing yet... Was really looking forward to a great vacation.

10. Pompeii Ruins & Mt Vesuvius Volcano Day Trip from Rome

Piazza del Popolo, Roma RM, Italy City Wonders
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Hike up Mount Vesuvius and then explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii on a must-do day trip from Rome! Going at a steady pace, the hike includes a walk on the ridge of Italy’s famously feisty volcano, allowing incredible views down into the crater itself. Head to Pompeii to see the havoc that Mount Vesuvius reaped on it in AD 79. Tour the UNESCO-listed excavations, seeing fossils and well-preserved ruins while hearing the horrors that befell this intriguing ancient city. Mt Vesuvius is inaccessible from November 9 to March 27. During this time, the hike is replaced with a visit to the iconic City of Naples. We’ll take a panoramic bus tour and have some free time to walk around the city centre.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guided tour (when option selected), Skip the Line Access, Entry ticket to Mt. Vesuvius (when option selected)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch

Reviewed By AO24285

Massimo is an excellent guide,very knowledgeable,with a great sense of humour. I would definitely recommend taking this tour.

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