Pompeii hours 9:00–19:00 · last entry 17:30 · to October 1452 buildings listed as open · all 67Vesuvius · September admission until 17:00Updated Sep 18, 2026 · sources
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Tours · Private Pompeii tours · Exclusive Private Tour: Explore Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast

· The coast day with a licensed guide

Exclusive Private Tour: Explore Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast

Book Prime for a private licensed guide inside Pompeii and park entry, with a private minivan for the coast. Smart includes the driver and vehicle while leaving out the Pompeii guide and entry.

By Chiara Vitale · Operator: DangeloTour · Updated September 20, 2026 · I haven't taken this trip

From €155per adult · Smart - Private Driver/Guide option
5.0 · 47 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor

Every day at 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00 or 12:30. Meeting point: . Full refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. Instant confirmation.

Giuseppe with guests along the spectacular Amalfi CoastAmalfi - The Cathedral of Amalfi dedicated to St AndrewPompeii - Plaster cast of a citizen who died suffocated by the toxic gases due to the eruption of Mt Vesuvius of 79 ADThis is the perfect Shore Excursion for all the familyAmalfi - Spectacular view of the little port of Amalfi

Photos from the operator's listing.

Viator listing. Updated September 20, 2026.

Is this tour right for you?

Choose "Prime - Guide and Tickets" for a licensed guide inside Pompeii. The private minivan day lasts 9 hours. You choose one or two coastal towns with your driver.

Pompeii gets 2 hours, with stops chosen around your interests. Guiding and park entry are included on Prime. Lunch is extra; the ticket type isn't named, so check Villa of the Mysteries access.

The route may reverse and put Pompeii in the afternoon. The town stops below are alternatives, not a promise to visit all four. Large Theater access is from the upper ring from September 9 to October 8, 2026.

What I'd do: book Prime with Amalfi and Ravello, then agree the pickup and route order.

Which option?

Smart - Private Driver/Guide
€155per adult

Deluxe Mercedes MiniVan: All Comforts, A/C, Super Clean Private Driver/Guide : Private English-Speaking Driver/Guide all tour long Pickup included.

Prime - Guide and Tickets
€226per adult

Private Guide in Pompeii Deluxe Mercedes MiniVan : All Comforts, A/C, and Super Clean. Skip-the-line tickets included Pickup included.

Prices: the lowest adult price per option on Viator; the booking page shows the price for your date. Updated September 20, 2026.

How does the day work?

  1. 2 hstarts 07:30
    Pompeii. a 2-hour private walk; agree which of the following stops to include.
  2. 5 min
    City walls. 5 minutes looking at the defenses.
  3. 10 min
    Basilica. 10 minutes discussing the courts and civic business.
  4. 10 min
    Temple of Apollo. 10 minutes around the sanctuary.
  5. 10 min
    Forum. 10 minutes in the ancient public square.
  6. 10 min
    Macellum. 10 minutes looking at the food market.
  7. 10 min
    Forum Baths. 10 minutes exploring the bathing rooms.
  8. 10 min
    House of the Small Fountain. 10 minutes looking at the residence and fountain.
  9. 5 min
    Ancient food counter. 5 minutes discussing meals sold in the street.
  10. 15 min
    House of the Vettii. 15 minutes looking at the house and paintings.
  11. 10 min
    Ancient bakery. 10 minutes discussing bread making.
  12. 15 min
    Insula of the Chaste Lovers. 15 minutes looking at the excavated block.
  13. 10 min
    Large Theater. 10 minutes viewing it from the upper ring during the restriction.
  14. Vesuvius. views from the route, with no crater visit.
  15. 1 h
    Sorrento. 60 minutes if selected as one of your towns.
  16. 1 h
    Positano. 60 minutes if selected as one of your towns.
  17. 1 h
    Amalfi. 60 minutes if selected as one of your towns.
  18. 1 h
    Ravello. 60 minutes if selected as one of your towns.
Where you meet:

What's included?

  • Skip-the-line tickets in Pompeii - Only if you select the Premium Option - Guide and Tickets
  • Live Commentaries on board
  • Deluxe Mercedes MiniVan with all comforts, A/C, free wi-fi, fresh water, super clean and sanitized
  • Licensed Professional (N.C.C) Driver/Guide for the entire day
  • Licensed Private Tour Guide in Pompeii - only if you select Prime Option Guide and Tickets

What's not included?

  • Private Guide in Pompeii - Unless you select the Prime Option - Guide and Tickets
  • Admission tickets in Pompeii - Unless you select the Prime Option - Guide and Tickets
  • Meals

Itinerary, inclusions and exclusions: the operator's listing on Viator. Times are the listing's. Updated September 20, 2026.

What should I know before booking?

Names on ticketsThe park's tickets carry each traveler's name. Bring ID or a passport for everyone, children too.
No re-entryOne entry to the site. Bring lunch if you want to eat during the visit. Your bag must fit within 30 × 30 × 15 cm.
Mobility and healthInfants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Suitable for all physical fitness levels
CancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that.
Booking cutoffBookable until 4 hours before departure. Instant confirmation; mobile or paper ticket accepted.
ChildrenAges 1 to 17 as children; the booking page shows their prices. Each booking needs at least one adult.
From the listing, in short:
  • Book Prime if you want the Pompeii guide and entry included.
  • Your private group can have up to 7 travelers.
  • Check that your pickup address is covered before booking.
  • Agree your Pompeii priorities and one or two coastal towns.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection in summer.
  • Request an infant seat if you need one.

Operator's conditions on Viator; park rules on names, bags and re-entry from its visitor regulations. Updated September 20, 2026.

How is it rated?

5.0Viator · 34 reviews
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5.0Tripadvisor · 13 reviews
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Combined rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 47 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor. We have the marketplace's figures, not the review texts. Updated September 20, 2026.

Chiara VitaleWrites pompeii.day

I grew up in Castellammare di Stabia, under the volcano, and spent six seasons on hotel front desks in Sorrento. Which ticket, which train, which gate, how many hours: I've answered these more times than I can count.

Now I live in Pompei, ten minutes on foot from the Amphitheatre gate, and I go into the site most weeks on a MyPompeii card. For this page I compared the options and booking terms with the park's rules. I haven't taken this trip. Report a correction.