Stories of Pompeii: Small Group tour with archeology expert guide
Overview
On this small group tour, your expert guide will bring to life the ruins of Pompeii and ancient Roman civilisation. This impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases a vivid snapshot of daily Roman life that was destroyed and buried under volcanic ash from the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Maria, one of our local guides, says ‘You’ll see elegant villas decorated with brilliant frescoes and precious mosaics, and get a feel for life as it was lived in ancient Pompeii’.
As you enter the site, you’ll see the sheer scale of what’s been preserved for more than 2,000 years. Walk among the ruins, tracing their cobbled paths until you reach the hub of daily life – the Forum. Look up at the centaur statue, ancient columns and more.
Walking through Pompeii is like leafing through the pages of a living history book. You can almost picture the Romans socialising in the bathing areas. Step into private homes and visit the amphitheatre, one of the oldest surviving in the world.
What's Included
- Entrance fees
- 2-hour small-group tour
- Headset (for groups of more than 6 people)
- Friendly and local guide
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Guided visit of Villa dei Misteri
Meeting Location
Piazza Esedra
80045 Pompei NA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
80045 Pompei
Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and a bottle of water with you, especially on hot days.
- You can't bring any large bags and backpacks inside the site. You can leave them at the entrance, where a free cloakroom service is available. You can retrieve them at the end of your visit.
- Taking into account that public transport is not entirely efficient please leave early enough to reach the site at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour. It is not guaranteed that any late arrivals will be accommodated.
- Knowing the typical cobblestone streets in Pompeii, unfortunately the tour is not accessible for people with reduced mobility/wheelchair.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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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).
- Entrance fees.
- 2-hour small-group tour.
- Headset (for groups of more than 6 people).
- Friendly and local guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Transportation to the meeting point.
- Guided visit of Villa dei Misteri.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Stories of Pompeii: Small Group tour with archeology expert guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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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
- Entrance fees
- 2-hour small-group tour
- Headset (for groups of more than 6 people)
- Friendly and local guide
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Guided visit of Villa dei Misteri
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and a bottle of water with you, especially on hot days.
- You can't bring any large bags and backpacks inside the site. You can leave them at the entrance, where a free cloakroom service is available. You can retrieve them at the end of your visit.
- Taking into account that public transport is not entirely efficient please leave early enough to reach the site at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour. It is not guaranteed that any late arrivals will be accommodated.
- Knowing the typical cobblestone streets in Pompeii, unfortunately the tour is not accessible for people with reduced mobility/wheelchair.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
