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Pompeii Tour : Skip the Line Tour with an Archeologist (Small-Group)

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Discover the ancient city of Pompeii with a 2-3 hour tour for small groups led by an archaeologist. Get priority access and explore the famous excavations while listening to the anecdotes that the expert guide will tell you.

Enter without queues through the Porta Marina Superiore, one of the seven ancient doors of Pompeii. Walk the main streets and stroll through the Forum, which used to be the heart of the city and the center of public life. From here you can see Mount Vesuvius over the city.

✔ Discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an expert archeological guide
✔ Beat long waiting times with priority access
✔ Visit highlights such as the Great Theater and Forum
✔ Appreciate preserved frescoes, artwork and mosaics up close
✔ Discover the history of the ancient city of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
✔ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity

Receive good advice from your guide at the end of the tour on how to spend the rest of the day.

What's Included

  • Freedom to explore the archeological site on your own after the tour
  • Priority Entrance Ticket(s)
  • Skip-the-line entry

    Meeting Location

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    Via Villa dei Misteri
    80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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    What To Expect

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    Travel back in time to Roman times with a guided tour of Pompeii for small groups led by an archaeologist. Explore for 2 hours this Unesco World Heritage monument with the help of your expert guide, who will take you through the city, preserved thanks to the volcanic ash of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 ADEnter without queues through the Porta Marina Superiore, one of the seven ancient doors of Pompeii. Walk the main streets and stroll through the Forum, which used to be the heart of the city and the center of public life. From here you can see Mount Vesuvius over the city.Discover buildings such as the basilica (legal and business center), the thermal baths, the temples, the bakery and the Teatro Grande de Pompeya. Listen to the interesting anecdotes of your archaeologist guide, who will explain how the people who lived there were. You can even take a look at the molds of those who were in the city when the volcano erupted.Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, with approximately 2.5 million visitors annually.After many excavations prior to 1960 that had uncovered most of the city but left it in decay, further major excavations were banned and instead they were limited to targeted, prioritised areas. In 2018, these led to new discoveries in some previously unexplored areas of the city.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Smoking is not allowed on the site
    • Dogs larger than 5 kg are not allowed on the site
    • Large backpacks, bags or umbrellas and other bulky items are not allowed on the site (maximum 30 x 30 x 15 cm)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii Tour : Skip the Line Tour with an Archeologist (Small-Group)?

    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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    Activity code: C-242498P16

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    What's Included

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Freedom to explore the archeological site on your own after the tour
    • Priority Entrance Ticket(s)
    • Skip-the-line entry
    • Guided Tour by an Archeologist
    • Headsets for listening to the guide (available for groups of 16 or more)

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • There may be slight variations in the itinerary due to overcrowding or temporary closure
    • A free cloakroom service is located next to the Porta Marina Superiore entrance
    • Smoking is not allowed on the site
    • Dogs larger than 5 kg are not allowed on the site
    • Large backpacks, bags or umbrellas and other bulky items are not allowed on the site (maximum 30 x 30 x 15 cm)
    • This tour is not accessible for those with mobility impairments
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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    Cancellation Policy

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    Free cancellation
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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).

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