Skip-the-line Ancient Pompeii Highlights Exclusive Tour with Local Private Guide
Overview
The city of Pompeii, settled only few kilometres away from the Mount Vesuvius slopes, had been destroyed and buried during the disastrous, volcanic eruption of the 79 A.C.
Today, after centuries of studies and excavations, you have the chance to enter and move around one of the oldest cities in the world.
Your party will follow our professional guide at the discovery of the main attractions of the Roman city while listening in details to the Ancient customs and traditions spiced up with the stories and anecdotes about the prominent characters of the time.
Among the main features, your will see the "Palestra" (gym), the Temple of Isis, the Baths, the Forum, the House of Menander, the Lupanariae, the theatres and more.
This is a private tour. Skip the line and join our guides in this amazing 2.5 hours walk into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii!
What's Included
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Professional art historian guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Piazza Esedra
80045 Pompei NA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Villa dei Misteri
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Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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).
- Private tour.
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Professional art historian guide.
- Professional guide.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-line Ancient Pompeii Highlights Exclusive Tour with Local Private Guide is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-line Ancient Pompeii Highlights Exclusive Tour with Local Private Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Professional art historian guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
