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Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line

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Pompeii, Italy
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Italian
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Overview

This is a tailor made experience with an Archaeologist.
There will be no other people on tour besides you.
Your tour guide is an Archaeologist and have experience in Pompei.
We will guide you through the secrets and mysteries of this beautiful ruin. All details you won't find on the internet or books.

Skip The Line Included in the Tour.

After the experience you can stay on the site until closing time and continue exploring the beauties with the advice we will give to you.

The day before the tour you will be contacted to receive more details about your experience and we will send you the link where you can purchase the entrance tickets in advance, so you can skip all lines when you arrive in Pompeii.

Our team is always available for any information and need.

What's Included

  • Private Tour with an Archaeologist
  • Skip the line
  • One day before the tour we send to you a Link where you can buy online tickets in advanced to skip also the tickets office line
  • Food and Drinks
  • Tip
  • Tickets entrance: 19 euros per person and free tickets for under 18 years old
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Esedra
10, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Pompeii Archaeological Park

The entrance ticket to the archaeological site of Pompeii is not included in the tour. After buying the ticket (online or on the spot) we will visit the following points: The Theaters, The Temples, a Rich house, Stabian baths (spa), Shops, Fast food, Lupanar Area (brothel), Forum (main square), Area of the Gladiators, Casts (bodies of people who died during the eruption).
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Odeon - Teatro Piccolo (pass by)

Visit the Small Theater (Odeion) to hear how the Romans recreated perfect acoustics.
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Teatro Grande

Visit the Great Theater of Pompeii, the most important theater of the archaeological site.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Via dell’Abbondanza (pass by)

Cross via dell'Abbondanza, the main street of Pompeii.
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Granai del Foro

Visit the Granaries of the Forum to see the casts, people who died during the eruption of 79 AD. You can admire the archaeological deposit full of amphorae and work tools.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

Visit the Stabian Baths, the oldest and most beautiful in Pompeii
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Foro di Pompei

Visit the ancient Forum of Pompeii, the main square with its markets and temples..
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Pompei La Basilica

Visit the Basilica of Pompeii, the ancient court, where justice was administered.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Tempio di Giove Capitolino (pass by)

Visit the Temple of Jupiter, present in the main square of the archaeological site of Pompeii.
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Quadriporticus of the theatres

Visit the Gladiator Barracks to see their apartments and where they trained.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Vicolo del Lupanare

Visit the ancient red district light of Pompeii (brothel).
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio di Venere (pass by)

Visit the Temple of Venus, where the divinity of the city was venerated.
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Casa del Fauno

Visit the Casa del Fauno (house of the faun), one of the richest and most luxurious residences in Pompeii.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Participation allowed to most travelers.
  • In case of the storm you can choose between another date or a full refund
  • Ticket entrance is not included. Ticket entrance cost you 19 euros per person and free for under 18 years old. Ticket can be purchased through the official website or directly on the spot. In high season we suggest you to buy tickets in advanced. To collect tickets in advanced you can just buy online in the website we give to you one day before the tour. In case you prefer to buy tickets more days before your experience, don’t hesitate to contact us and we give you all information you need and also link to buy it.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-282715P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Private Tour with an Archaeologist
  • Skip the line
  • One day before the tour we send to you a Link where you can buy online tickets in advanced to skip also the tickets office line
  • Tailor made experience
  • Main attractions of Pompeii.
  • Link to the website and everything you need before and during the tour
  • Authorized tour guide and assistance during the tour.
  • Food and Drinks
  • Tip
  • Tickets entrance: 19 euros per person and free tickets for under 18 years old

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Participation allowed to most travelers.
  • In case of the storm you can choose between another date or a full refund
  • Ticket entrance is not included. Ticket entrance cost you 19 euros per person and free for under 18 years old. Ticket can be purchased through the official website or directly on the spot. In high season we suggest you to buy tickets in advanced. To collect tickets in advanced you can just buy online in the website we give to you one day before the tour. In case you prefer to buy tickets more days before your experience, don’t hesitate to contact us and we give you all information you need and also link to buy it.
  • Tour in one language, only on request the tour can be conducted in multiple languages
  • under 18 years old have free tickets. They need to come in Pompei with ID or passport because they can check the day of the birth
  • in high season we suggest you to buy tickets entrance in advanced. we help you and support you to do it

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