Pompeii ruins small-group tour with local guide
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Pompeii ruins small-group tour with local guide

4.7/5

Excellent
1213 reviews
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£39.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visiting Pompeii's archaeological site means exploring streets frozen in time since 79 AD
  • You'll explore the ancient city's villas, baths, and public spaces on a small group tour
  • A light lunch is served, freshly prepared with locally sourced ingredients in Pompeii
  • You'll head for the summit of Mount Vesuvius to enjoy sweeping views across the Bay of Naples
  • An expert local guide shares unrivalled knowledge, bringing Pompeii and Vesuvius vividly to life
What to expect

Strap on your sandals and dust off your togas – it's time to uncover the ancient wonders of Pompeii. On this tour, you'll step right into the ancient hustle and bustle of public life, while also catching a glimpse of lavish lifestyles of the Roman elite. Maria Novella, one of our expert guides, says, ‘these are some of the most famous Roman ruins, and you're in for a treat. From everyday pots and pans to dazzling jewellery and mesmerising frescoes, it's incredible to think they've endured over 2000 years.’

Exploring this UNESCO site kick starts at the Forum – the bustling heart of ancient Pompeii. With every click of your camera capturing top sights such as the basilica, marketplace, and temples, you'll feel the echoes of daily life through the cobblestones. You'll practically rub elbows with toga-clad locals, unwinding after a day at the baths – and your guide will unveil Pompeii's daily routines, traditions, and customs, offering a history lesson like no other.

Prepare to be wowed as you step into the lavish private houses of Pompeii, decked out in breathtaking frescoes, mosaics, and fountains. Keep your eyes peeled for the plaster casts of victims frozen in time – a haunting reminder of Pompeii's tragic fate. And against the backdrop of Mount Vesuvius, you'll snap those all-important Insta-worthy shots of the city frozen in time. Plus, you'll have the chance to explore newly excavated areas and the latest discoveries, like the Insula dei Caste Amanti, adding an extra thrill to your adventure. If your tour takes place on a week day, you'll be able to see professional archaeologists working on new excavations, too.

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What's included
  • check Friendly local guide
  • check 2-hour small-group tour
  • check Pompeii tickets with 2-hour guided tour of the venue
  • check Headset (for groups of more than 7 people)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Transportation to the meeting point
  • x_not_included Guided visit of Villa dei Misteri
Where

Piazza Esedra, 80045 Pompeii NA, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide outside the ticket office gate of the archaeological site of Pompeii. They will be holding a TUI sign. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time. Keep in mind that public transport and traffic are subject to delays. Late arrivals may not be be accommodated.
What to remember
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time. Keep in mind that public transport and traffic are subject to delays. Late arrivals may not be be accommodated.
  • Child (age 4-17) tickets can only be purchased together with a Standard price ticket
  • A valid document with proof of age and residence will be required at the door for those who purchased the EU Citizen (age 18-24) ticket
  • We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and take some water with you, especially on very hot days
  • If you haven’t purchased the correct age ticket, you will be asked to buy the appropriate ticket on the spot at your own expense
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Provider
Musement S.p.A.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.7 /5

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  • K

    Kate

    Verified booking

    5

    1 October 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    We found the tour great value, and we had a wonderful informative guide who gave us information we could never have found out otherwise. Pompeii is truly amazing and we felt it came to life on that day.

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    Kjaney

    Verified booking

    5

    13 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    Fantastic experience from start to finish. Very organised. The tour guide Raphael was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He didn't rush a d made the whole experience so much more meaningful.

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    Helen

    Verified booking

    5

    26 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The tour was brilliant. The pre tour instructions about meeting point were terrible and we nearly missed the tour. There are 2 entrances about 300 m from each other. We were not aware of this and stood at the wrong ticket office/ entrance for 30 minutes

  • G

    Gages

    Verified booking

    5

    22 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The guide was so knowledgeable & the number in the group was just right. She explained everything so clearly & answered any question we had. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

  • A

    Annie

    Verified booking

    5

    12 April 2025

    Travelled with family


    The tour guide- Roberta, was fantastic! There were 4 of us including a 15 and 20 year old. We don’t really enjoy history and sightseeing, this was definitely for my husband but Roberta made it really enjoyable. She was funny, knowledgable and patient. She explained things in a way that we could all understand.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    4

    16 October 2025

    Very interesting tour. Only problem was that the guide did not wait until all the group was within hearing distance to speak so a lot of what she was saying was missed. She would sometimes speak as she was walking so only the person directly behind her could hear. Amazing place!!

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