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Pompeii private tour with an Official Guide

Book a private walk with an official guide who can adjust the pace for your group. Park entry is separate, and the lowest starting price belongs to the shortest option.

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

From €89per group · POMPEI PRIVATE TOUR - 1 HOUR option
5.0 · 855 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor

Every day at 09:00, 10:00, 11:30, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30 or 15:00. Meeting point: Outside the Suisse Restaurant. Full refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. Instant confirmation.

Temple of Apollo & VesuviusCarmine & PompeiiCarmine with some US studentsFresco from the House of MenanderMosaic from the Public Baths

Photos from the operator's listing.

Viator listing. Updated September 20, 2026.

Is this tour right for you?

Choose "POMPEI PRIVATE TOUR - 2 HOURS" for a first visit. The guide works with your group alone. The pace can slow down for children or older relatives.

This is a walk inside Pompeii. Your group pays for the guide and buys entry separately. Transport isn't included, and maintenance can change which buildings you visit.

What I'd do: book the 2-hour option and buy park entry before traveling.

Which option?

POMPEI PRIVATE TOUR - 2 HOURSCompared in our selection
€183per group

POMPEI PRIVATE TOUR - 1 HOUR
€89per group

POMPEI PRIVATE TOUR - 3 HOURS
€249per group

POMPEI OFF THE BEATEN PATHS - 3 HOURS
€272per group

: This tour is focused on "Pompeii repeaters", in order to show the new openings, and skip the most crowded places.

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 09:00
    Pompeii. 2 hours walking with your private official guide.
Where you meet: Outside the Suisse Restaurant. Our guide will have a sign with your name on

What's included?

  • Official Tour Guide

What's not included?

  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance ticket

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 healthWheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
CancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that.
Booking cutoffBookable until 1 day before departure. Instant confirmation; mobile or paper ticket accepted.
ChildrenOne price for all ages.
From the listing, in short:
  • The available group rate covers up to 14 travelers.
  • The lowest starting price buys the 1-hour option.
  • Buy your park tickets before meeting the guide.
  • Meet outside Suisse Restaurant and look for your name.
  • The recommended option runs in English, Italian, French, or Spanish.

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 · 287 reviews
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5.0Tripadvisor · 568 reviews
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Combined rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 855 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor. We have the marketplace's figures, not the review texts. Updated September 20, 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.