Pompeii Archaeological Tour with Expert Guide: 2 Hours

Walk through a Roman city frozen in time with an archaeologist who explains what you're standing in

A two-hour guided tour of Pompeii led by an expert archaeologist in small groups of up to 20 people, covering eleven major sites including the Stabian Baths, Lupanar, House of Faun, House of Vettii and Via dell'Abbondanza. The tour includes Pompeii admission, headsets for groups of 16 or more, and expert guidance on how Romans lived before the 79 AD eruption. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and German, with daytime and evening options.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Lupanar10m · entry included
2. Stabian Baths10m · entry included

Explore ancient Pompeii ruins

• Meet guide at Porta Marina Superiore
• Visit the main square
• See the court house
• Explore the brothel
• Visit the ancient granaries
• Tour the House of Menander
• Tour the House of Faun
• Visit the ancient baths
• Walk along Via dell'Abbondanza
• See the Thermopolium
• Visit the theatre
• Tour the House of Vettii

The experience

Meet your archaeologist guide at Porta Marina Superiore, the main entrance, and walk straight into the heart of the ancient city. The tour moves through eleven stops across two hours: the main square, the court house, the Lupanar (the ancient brothel), granaries, the House of Menander, the House of Faun, the Stabian Baths, Via dell'Abbondanza, the Thermopolium, the theatre and the House of Vettii. Your guide explains the history of the city and how Romans lived in these spaces, turning what could be a maze of ruins into a coherent story of daily life before the volcanic ash buried everything in 79 AD.

Small groups stay under 20 people, which means you can actually hear and move without being swept along in a crowd. If your group reaches 16 or more, you'll get a headset so the guide's voice reaches you clearly even in the open air. The admission fee is included, so there's no separate ticket line to navigate once you arrive.

The tour runs in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French and German, and you can choose between daytime departures or evening tours depending on what suits your schedule. Service animals are welcome, and dogs under 10 kg and 40 cm tall can come along if they're leashed and carried inside the buildings. Pompeii is suitable for all fitness levels, and travelers under 18 should bring a passport or ID to qualify for free admission.

What’s included

• Pompeii admission fee.
• expert archaeologist guide in your chosen language.
• small group of up to 20 people.
• headsets for groups of 16 or more.
• dedicated guidance through eleven major sites including the Stabian Baths, House of Faun, Lupanar and House of Vettii.

Options for this experience

7 options

French Tour6 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 14:30

Italian Tour10:00, 10:30, 13:30 and 14:30

English Tour11 departure times: the first at 09:10, the last at 14:30

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Portuguese Tour5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 13:30

German Tour5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 14:00

Spanish Tour6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 14:30

Mt Vesuvius ComboGuide in English · 10:30Combined excursion covering both Pompeii in English and Mount Vesuvius, with round-trip transfer to and from Pompeii. Also included: round-trip travel in a shared minivan for up to 14 people, the Mount Vesuvius entrance ticket, and guiding at Mount Vesuvius.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 09:10, the last at 14:30

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Askos Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want an archaeologist to make sense of the ruins instead of wandering on your own: the guide's knowledge turns scattered buildings into a living city, and the small group size means you'll actually hear every explanation.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In French, with 6 departure times. In Italian, at 10:00, 10:30, 13:30 and 14:30. In English, with 11 departure times. In Portuguese, with 5 departure times. In German, with 5 departure times. In Spanish, with 6 departure times.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly will I see on this Pompeii tour?

The tour covers eleven major sites: the main square, court house, Lupanar, ancient granaries, House of Menander, House of Faun, Stabian Baths, Via dell'Abbondanza, Thermopolium, theatre and House of Vettii. Your archaeologist guide explains the history and daily life of Romans at each stop.

How many people will be on the tour with me?

Groups stay under 20 people per guide, which keeps the experience manageable and lets you hear the guide clearly. Headsets are provided for groups of 16 or more.

Is Pompeii admission included in the price?

Yes, Pompeii admission is included with the tour, so you don't need to buy a separate ticket at the gate.

Can I bring my dog to Pompeii on this tour?

Dogs under 10 kg and 40 cm tall are permitted if they're leashed and carried inside buildings. You'll need to collect their waste, and service animals are always welcome.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs for two hours and covers the major public buildings and private homes across the archaeological site.