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Pompeii 2-hour Private Tour with an Archaeologist-Ticket included

Book a private walk with an archaeologist and Pompeii entry included. You meet at Porta Marina Superiore; arrange a wheelchair route beforehand and check the included ticket's villa access.

By Chiara Vitale · Operator: Askos Tours · Updated September 19, 2026 · I haven't taken this trip

From €54.67per adult
4.9 · 215 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor

Every day at 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00 or 16:30. Meeting point: the guide at main entrance of Pompei Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore. Full refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. Instant confirmation.

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Photos from the operator's listing.

Viator listing. Updated September 19, 2026.

Is this tour right for you?

Choose this for a first visit with an archaeologist. Your private walk lasts 2 hours and is priced per person. Entry is included, while transport and lunch are separate.

The route covers the Forum and houses, with Stabian Baths along the way. You meet at Porta Marina Superiore. The ticket type isn't named, so check Villa of the Mysteries access.

The Forum Granary was closed when checked September 18, 2026. Large Theater access is from the upper ring from September 9 to October 8, 2026. Agree an alternative to the closed Granary stop.

What I'd do: book a morning walk and agree the route around the Granary closure.

How does the day work?

  1. 10 minstarts 09:00
    Porta Marina Superiore. 10 minutes meeting your guide at the entrance.
  2. 15 min
    Basilica. 15 minutes looking at the civic building.
  3. 10 min
    Forum. 10 minutes in the public square.
  4. Via dell'Abbondanza. walk along the street as you pass through.
  5. 15 min
    Forum Granary. planned 15 minutes; closed when checked September 18, 2026.
  6. 15 min
    House of Menander. 15 minutes looking at the Roman home.
  7. 15 min
    Stabian Baths. 15 minutes exploring the bathing complex.
  8. 15 min
    Lupanar. 15 minutes at the ancient brothel.
  9. 15 min
    House of the Faun. 15 minutes looking around the residence.
  10. Small Theater. pass outside with your guide.
  11. 10 min
    Large Theater. 10 minutes viewing it from the upper ring during the restriction.
Where you meet: Meet the guide at main entrance of Pompei Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore. The day ends at Leaving the guide at the ruins of Pompeii. The guide will be happy to help you with useful information on how to get back to the accommodation or the closes train station.

What's included?

  • Guidance and assistance by a professional archaeological guide
  • Private Tour
  • Admission fees to Pompeii

What's not included?

  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from the ruins

Itinerary, inclusions and exclusions: the operator's listing on Viator. Times are the listing's. Updated September 19, 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 healthWheelchair accessible Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
CancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that.
Booking cutoffBookable until 2 hours before departure. Instant confirmation; mobile or paper ticket accepted.
ChildrenAges 4 to 17 as children; the booking page shows their prices. Each booking needs at least one adult.
From the listing, in short:
  • Your private group can have up to 15 travelers.
  • Check booking arrangements for children under 4.
  • Arrange a wheelchair route before booking if you need one.
  • Moderate fitness is required, and the walk runs in all weather.
  • Winter entry ends at 15:30; Pompeii closes at 17:00, checked September 18, 2026.
  • Hotel pickup and transport aren't included.

Operator's conditions on Viator; park rules on names, bags and re-entry from its visitor regulations. Updated September 19, 2026.

How is it rated?

4.6Viator · 16 reviews
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4.9Tripadvisor · 199 reviews
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Combined rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 215 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor. We have the marketplace's figures, not the review texts. Updated September 19, 2026.

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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.