Pompeii Private Tour with Expert Guide: Theatres, Villas & Forum

Walk the streets, theatres and villas of a city frozen in time

A private Pompeii tour with a local guide covers the theatres, Forum, streets, Lupanare House, recently opened Roman villas, thermal baths and temples across the archaeological site. The guide speaks English or Italian. Children from age one are welcome. Admission to the ruins is an optional add-on at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Pompeii's ancient landmarks

• Meet local expert guide
• Visit Pompeii theatres
• Walk through the Forum square
• Explore Pompeii streets
• See the Lupanare House
• Tour Roman Villas
• Visit Thermal Baths
• Discover ancient temples

The experience

What makes this tour work is the guide. Someone who knows which streets matter and why, and can walk you through the everyday life of the town instead of just naming the monuments. You'll see the theatres where Romans gathered, the Forum where they conducted business, the thermal baths where they bathed, and the villas that have recently reopened to visitors. The Lupanare House and the temples round out the stops, each one a piece of how the city actually functioned before Vesuvius.

The tour runs two to three hours on foot through the site itself. A local guide in English or Italian leads the way, so you're not following a group or a recorded commentary. You're walking with someone who can answer what you want to know. Children from age one can join. Strollers work on the paths, and service animals are welcome. Public transport gets you to the site, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.

Admission to the Pompeii ruins is optional and added at checkout if you need it. If you already have a ticket or a pass that covers entry, you can book the guide alone.

What’s included

• Local guide service in English or Italian.
• access to the theatres, Forum, streets, Lupanare House, Roman villas, thermal baths and temples within the archaeological site.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (1 to 13 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by In Tour with Romolo

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a guide who knows the site and can answer questions as you walk, rather than following a group or audio recording. The private format means the pace and stops adjust to what interests you most.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

60 verified traveler reviews

5 ★60

4 ★0

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 13 years): free.

What exactly does the guide show you on a Pompeii private tour?

The guide takes you through the theatres, the Forum, the streets, the Lupanare House, Roman villas recently opened to the public, thermal baths and temples. The route focuses on the everyday life and architecture of the ancient town rather than a single monument.

How long does a Pompeii private tour take?

The tour runs two to three hours, all on foot within the archaeological site.

Do I need to buy admission to Pompeii separately?

Admission to the ruins is optional and added at checkout. If you already have a ticket or a multi-site pass, you can book the guide service alone.