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The standouts, worldwide.
The 15 standout pompeii & the buried cities tours, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.
Archaeologist-guided Pompeii day trip from Rome with UNESCO ruins, included lunch, coach transport, and a long run through Campania.
Most Popular“Very hard to differentiate between the best parts. Fantastic experience all round. Walking up Vesuvius was incredible and gave a different perspective of what happened.”
Skip-the-line private Pompeii tour with a kid-friendly kit. Hit the Forum, baths, Vettii house, theatre, and cast victims in 2 hours.
“Our guide was engaging and painted a picture of everyday life in ancient Pompeii. She kindly managed my grumpy, hot, and dusty children and taught the adults and children wonderful lessons.”
Skip-the-line private Pompeii tour with an art historian guide. See Stabian Baths, Forum, and more in about two hours.
“Italo was prompt and personable. We only had time for a 2 hour tour so he explained all he could within our limited time. He was friendly and knowledgeable. We left feeling we had a better understanding of life in Pompeii”
A private, fast-access Pompeii half-day with skip-the-line entry, an expert guide, and a smart route through theaters, baths, shops, and the Lupanar.
“Amazing experience. Livio, our guide, was super knowledgeable and fun to spend time with. Definitely recommend for couple or a family/group.”
Pompeii half-day shore excursion from Naples with skip-the-line entry, a 2-hour guided ruins visit, and port pickup and return.
“You don't want to miss a visit to Pompei! It is amazing. Our guide Luca was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and interesting.”
A guided walk through Herculaneum’s Roman homes and mosaics, with skip-the-line entry and optional Vesuvius bus pairing from Naples.
“The guide was brilliant and funny and briught everything to life for us.”
Skip long entrance lines at Herculaneum and enjoy a focused 2-hour small-group walk with an art historian guide in English.
“The tour guide, Italian, was knowledgeable and accommodating. He took time to provide context and background to the various treasures at Herculean. Wonderful tour.”
Private Pompeii and Vesuvius day with guaranteed skip-the-line access, expert guidance, and a hike for views from the crater area.
“Had an amazing time at the site, and our guide was top notch. Very engaging and very knowledgeable about everything there is at Pompeii and the history surrounding.”
Skip-the-line private Pompeii tour with an expert art historian, UNESCO ruins, and a 4-hour highlights route designed for your pace.
“Excellent way to see Pompeii. Our guide, Italio, was great. He was so knowledgeable about Pompeii and we all learned so much. Including how to navigate the site and how to understand the history of the various types of buildings. He also tried to stay out of the really crowded places as much as possible,…”
A small-group, 2-hour archaeologist-led walk through preserved Roman Herculaneum, with houses, mosaics, and a charred boat.
“Ornella was brilliant. Really knowledgeable and made the whole tour fascinating and seemed to enjoy answering all our questions.”
Skip-the-line small group Pompeii walk with a guide. UNESCO stop, theatres, baths, and Lupanar frescoes, in English for about 2 hours.
“Lello was a fantastic guide- an archaeologist- he was passionate and so knowledgeable about Pompeii. He made the visit really exciting and interesting. Thoroughly recommend this guided tour”
Pompeii Ancient City tour with round-trip shuttle and licensed guide, key Roman sights in about 4 hours. Entrance ticket extra.
“Great tour and amazing historical facts shared by the guide. Pompei is great and I highly recommend it.”
Skip the long lines at Herculaneum with a private art historian guide, tour Roman houses and thermal baths, and learn the Vesuvius story in 2 hours.
“Background stories on why and how it was built. And why is was buried. Very personal service and history lessons”
Small-group Pompeii with priority admission and a friendly English-speaking guide, focused on the AD 79 eruption and well-preserved ruins.
“Lello was friendly and engaging and brought the ruins to life. His obvious knowledge and passion for the site made the tour super enjoyable.”
Walk Pompeii with an English Italian guide over two days, see major ruins fast, and get help at the entrance. Entrance ticket extra.
“We had a knowledgeable and interesting guide who brought the tragic story of the eruption to life for us, but saved enthusiasm for sharing the art in the villas. Highly recommended!”
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