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Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

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Experience a 2-hour tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii led by a professional archaeologist guide and skip the line tickets included in a small group of maximum 20 people.
Walk through the ruins and explore this ancient city, buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Learn about the history of the town and how the Romans lived and see all the most important public buildings and private houses.

Visit the Western part of the town. You will see the Marina Gate, the Basilica, the Forum, the baths, the Lupanar (brothel), the bakery, the house of Faun, the Termopolium, the main street, the Plaster Casts of the dead's, and the Theaters.

The tour is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German and starts at the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore.

What's Included

  • Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
  • Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
  • 'Pompeii Express' entrance ticket
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Villa dei Misteri
80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

80045 Pompei
Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

The tour will finish inside the ruins.

What To Expect

Pompeii Archaeological Park

Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called "Porta Marina Superiore". The guide will be holding a sign with our company's name "Askos Tours" on the top.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica

Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Foro de Pompeya

Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Granaries of the Forum

In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via dell’Abbondanza (Pass By)

Walk through the main street of Pompeii
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House of Menander

The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lupanar

Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

House of the Faun

The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Odeon - Teatro Piccolo (Pass By)

Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii
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Teatro Grande

Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
  • Bring a small bottle of water

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 4,914 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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 (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide).
  • Headsets (for groups of 16 or more).
  • 'Pompeii Express' entrance ticket.
  • Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour.
  • Licensed guide with archaeological background.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue or impairments, because of steps and ramps, little steep climb, please contact us and ask for a suitable private tour for your needs
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
  • Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
  • 'Pompeii Express' entrance ticket
  • Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour
  • Licensed guide with archaeological background
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue or impairments, because of steps and ramps, little steep climb, please contact us and ask for a suitable private tour for your needs
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour will be available all year around with rain or shine
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
  • Bring a small bottle of water
  • For under 18 y.o. travelers, please bring your ID card/passport with you
  • Mobility scooters are not allowed
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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