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Stories of Pompeii: Small Group tour with archeology expert guide

Choose a local archaeology expert for a 2 hours walk from Piazza Esedra, with entry included. The guided route leaves out the Villa of the Mysteries and cannot accommodate wheelchairs.

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

From €47per adult · English option
5.0 · 236 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 09:30 or 12:30. Meeting point: your guide at the ticket office of the Archaeological site of Pompeii. 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 20, 2026.

Is this tour right for you?

Book English for a shared walk with a local archaeology expert. The group takes up to 16 people. Headsets are provided when more than six people join.

The route passes the Large Theater and House of Menander. Entry is included; food and travel to the meeting point cost extra. The guided visit excludes the Villa of the Mysteries, so check ticket coverage if you want to go afterward.

Meet at the Piazza Esedra ticket office with the TUI sign. Arrive 15 minutes early because late arrivals may miss the tour. Ask for the full route before booking; some pass-by locations need identifying.

What I'd do: choose English if Piazza Esedra suits your arrival and you want a local guide with entry included.

Which option?

EnglishCompared in our selection
€47per adult

Italian
€47per adult

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 09:30
    Pompeii. the guided walk takes 2 hours overall; the following stops fall within it.
  2. Guided pass-by. ask which place this stage covers.
  3. Large Theater. pass by; access is limited to the upper ring through October 8, 2026.
  4. Via dell'Abbondanza. walk along the street with your guide.
  5. Forum Baths. pass by with the guide.
  6. House of Menander. pass by during the walk.
  7. Basilica. pass by with a guided explanation.
  8. Further guided pass-by. ask which place the guide covers.
Where you meet: Meet your guide at the ticket office of the Archaeological site of Pompeii. They will be holding a TUI sign/flag. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time. Keep in mind that public transport and traffic are subject to delays. Late arrivals may not be be accommodated.

What's included?

  • Entrance fees
  • 2-hour small-group tour
  • Headset (for groups of more than 6 people)
  • Friendly and local guide

What's not included?

  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Guided visit of Villa dei Misteri

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 healthSuitable for all physical fitness levels Knowing the typical cobblestone streets in Pompeii, unfortunately the tour is not accessible for people with reduced mobility/wheelchair.
CancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that.
Booking cutoffThe listing sets no booking cutoff; late bookings depend on availability. 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:
  • Select English for the walk covered here.
  • Reach the Piazza Esedra ticket office 15 minutes before departure.
  • The route cannot accommodate wheelchairs or travelers with reduced mobility.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
  • Carry a small bag; large bags and backpacks aren't allowed inside.
  • Ask for the locations of the unnamed pass-by stops.

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 · 5 reviews
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5.0Tripadvisor · 231 reviews
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Combined rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 236 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.