Discovering Pompei guided tour
Excursions & day trips

Discovering Pompei guided tour

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 30 reviews
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£50.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Every day
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Do this because
  • Take part in a guided tour of Pompeii and find out more about the excavations from your expert guide
  • Explore the streets of the city and discover the bakery, the old port, the public baths and the brothel
  • Stroll along the city walls and admire panoramic views of Naples and Capri
  • Explore the temple of Apollo
What to expect

Visit the Pompeii archaeological site with an expert guide and take part in an English language tour for small groups. Find out more about daily life in ancient Rome and retrace the milestones that characterized the last hours of Pompeii.

After skip-the-line access to the site, you'll be able to start your adventure. Discover shops, temples, public baths and perfectly preserved houses. Then continue on to visit Porta Marina, the basilica, the temple of Apollo, the Roman Forum and the main street of the city. Wander around the Macellum, a bakery, the cemetery and an old brothel (depending on the age of the group members).

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Entrance ticket
  • check Individual headset
  • check Small group experience
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Tips
Where

Hortus Pompei, Restaurant & Garden Bar, Piazza Esedra, 80045 Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Meeting point:
When you arrive at Pompeii Archaeological Park, meet your Walks guide on the right side of the Porta Marina Superiore entrance. Your guide will be holding a green sign. Please note that there are a few different entrances to the Pompeii ruins. If you are coming by train from Naples or Sorrento, you will exit the train station and walk about 50 meters to Porta Marina Superiore. If you are coming by taxi, please ask to be dropped off at the upper entrance rather than the lower ticket turnstiles.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers

Know in advance:

  • Only small groups of 15 people or fewer are accepted
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Headsets are only provided in case of need
  • This experience complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information
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Provider
Walks LLC
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

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 30 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The woman checking us in was late. The guide was late. Despite being asked to arrive 15 minutes early other attendees were late ( no fault of the tour ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Switzerland - November 2021

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From Canada - May 2019

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - December 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tutto benissimo non vi conoscevo ed ero un po’ scettico,la guida era veramente preparata e con un ottimo inglese e gentilissimo

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - November 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    This tour was the highlight of our week-long trip to Italy! The ruins are simply incredible and Hilary (in English) is an amazing guide. Her knowledg ...

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