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
Our selection: 14 of the 415 private Pompeii tours listed on Viator. We went through them all and kept the 14 with the best reviews, ratings and what's actually in the price. Then we compared those 14 by hours inside, which ticket is in the price, price per group or per person and where you meet.
By Chiara Vitale · Updated September 20, 2026
Book a private guide if you want your group to set the pace. You'll meet at Pompeii's gates or nearby businesses. Most walks give you about 2 hours inside, covering the Forum and nearby houses or baths.
The price unit matters for your family. Starting prices for the selected options run from €19 per person to €310 per group. Longer days add private car or minivan pickup from Naples or the coast.
One row per tour, for the option named; the price is the lowest adult price of that option. Viator listings, updated September 20, 2026. How tours are compared.
Who is each trip for?
1. The guide with the most reviews
Pompeii private tour with an Official Guide Option: POMPEI PRIVATE TOUR - 2 HOURS · English
Choose the 2-hour option with an official guide. You pay for your group and meet outside Suisse Restaurant. It has 855 reviews across Viator and Tripadvisor.
The guide can slow down for children or older relatives. The available rate covers up to 14 people. Larger parties need another arrangement.
The €89 starting price buys 1 hour, with park entry still extra.
What I'd do: book the 2-hour walk for a first visit.
2 h guided in Pompeii
2 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at Outside Suisse Restaurant, Pompeii
Private, your group only
Entry not included
Before you book
The price is per group.
Book for no more than 14 people under the available traveler rate.
Pompeii private tour with expert guide in archaeology
Book this for an archaeologist and time alone afterward. Your route can follow your interests and finishes at the Forum. The walk lasts 2 hours and starts at €300 per group.
The group rate covers up to 8 people. A larger party needs a different booking. You'll need moderate fitness.
Entry and minivan pickup cost extra.
What I'd do: meet at Vittoria café and stay inside afterward.
2 h with an archaeologist in Pompeii
2 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at Vittoria café, company logo sign
Private, your group only
Entry not included
Before you book
The price is per group, for up to eight travelers under the available rate.
Buy park entry separately.
Pickup costs extra and must be arranged separately.
Pompeii: 2 Hour Private Tour with an Archeologist Guide
Meet at Tempio Travel inside Pompei Villa dei Misteri station. Your licensed guide leads a private walk lasting 2 hours. Prices start at €53 per person with city entry included.
This is a practical choice if you're arriving by train. You'll need a different tour if you want hotel pickup.
The included ticket doesn't cover the Villa of the Mysteries.
What I'd do: choose this for the Forum and baths.
2 h with a licensed guide in Pompeii
2 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at Tempio Travel, Villa dei Misteri station
Private, your group only
City entry only
Before you book
The price is per person.
The available traveler rate allows up to 15 people.
The included city ticket excludes the Villa of the Mysteries.
Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line Option: Private tour in English
Book "Private tour in English" for an archaeologist with your group. The 2 hours walk starts at €310 per group of up to 10. You'll meet by Suisse Restaurant in Piazza Esedra.
This works if you want guidance before exploring independently. You can stay inside after the walk. If you want entry included, book a different walk.
Entry costs extra; the Forum Granary was closed when.
What I'd do: book a morning walk and stay inside afterward.
2 h with an archaeologist in Pompeii
2 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at Suisse Restaurant, Piazza Esedra
Private, your group only
Entry not included
Before you book
The price covers your group of up to ten people.
Buy park entry separately; skipping the ticket line doesn't include the ticket.
The quoted €19 entry fee is out of date: city entry is €20, valid from January 12, 2026 and checked September 18, 2026.
Choose this archaeologist walk in Italian, French, or Spanish. The route follows your interests and lasts 2–2 hours. Prices start at €180 for your group and include a map.
It fits a party of up to 8. You'll meet at the Pompeii entrance beside Hotel Vittoria. English speakers need a different guide.
Park entry is a separate expense.
What I'd do: choose this for a group that wants a tour in French.
About 2 h with an archaeologist in Pompeii
2–2 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at Pompeii entrance, Hotel Vittoria side
Private, your group only
Entry not included
Before you book
There is no English option.
The price is per group, for up to eight travelers under the available rate.
Pompeii Private & Personalized Tour with archeology expert guide Option: Private tour of Pompeii archaeological site with skip-the-line entry · English
Choose the 9:00 option for a walk shaped around your interests. Your local guide stays with your group for 2 hours. The price starts at €70 per person with entry included.
There's a wheelchair route if you arrange it beforehand. If you need an archaeologist, choose another walk here. Arrive 15 minutes early.
The ticket type isn't named; check Villa of the Mysteries access.
What I'd do: take the 9:00 walk after agreeing the meeting gate.
2 h guided in Pompeii
2 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at Pompeii ticket office, TUI sign
Private, your group only
Entry included
Before you book
The private tour is priced per person, with up to ten guests.
The compared option starts at 09:00; arrive 15 minutes early.
Get the exact meeting gate from your guide before travel.
2-Hour Private Pompeii Tour for Kids with Alex – Skip the Line
Book this for children in elementary or middle school. They get stories suited to their interests and a challenge against the adults. The 2 hours walk runs in English with entry included from €89 per person.
You'll need moderate fitness for this family walk. Adults over 80 need to check booking arrangements. A general walk suits adults visiting without children.
The included ticket doesn't specify Villa of the Mysteries access.
What I'd do: choose this when your children enjoy a family challenge.
2 h guided in Pompeii
2 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at Porta Marina, opposite Hortus Restaurant
Private, your group only
Entry included
Before you book
The price is per person, with up to nine travelers.
This tour runs in English.
Adults over 80 aren't covered by the booking age bands.
Pompeii PRIVATE TOUR With Locals: Ticket & Guide Included
Choose this local guide once your visit date is firm. Your route includes the Forum and Large Theater. Your 2 hours walk includes entry from €72 per person.
It suits a party of up to 8. Your booking needs everyone's name as it appears in their passport. If your plans may change, choose a refundable tour.
The booking is nonrefundable and the included ticket type isn't named.
What I'd do: book only after agreeing the gate and checking Villa of the Mysteries access.
2 h guided in Pompeii
2 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at Pompeii entrance, exact gate unspecified
Private, your group only
Entry included
Before you book
The price is per person, with up to eight travelers.
All sales are final; cancellations receive no refund.
Get the exact meeting gate before travel; the directions don't name it.
Pompeii - kids oriented private tour Option: Pompeii - kids oriented 2 hrs · English
Book the 2-hour children's option in English for a licensed guide. Games and questions give your children something to do during the walk. You pay per group and meet outside Suisse Restaurant in Piazza Esedra.
It suits families who want the guide focused on their children. The group rate covers up to 15 people. If you need another language, choose a different walk.
The €89 starting price buys 1 hour, and entry costs extra.
What I'd do: take the 2-hour option with a larger family.
Choose this if you've already bought your park ticket. Your local guide spends 2 hours with you inside Pompeii. The whole visit lasts 2–3 hours with guiding from €19 per person.
It suits visitors who want a walk in English or Italian. If you want an archaeologist, use a pick with that qualification.
Park entry is extra and the meeting gate needs agreeing before travel.
What I'd do: choose this with tickets in hand and settle the finish time.
2 h guided in Pompeii
2–3 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at Pompeii entrance near the station
Private, your group only
Entry not included
Before you book
The private tour is priced per person.
Buy park entry separately.
Agree the finish time; the whole tour runs from two to three hours.
Pompeii 2-hour Private Tour with an Archaeologist-Ticket included
Book this for an archaeologist and park entry together. The private walk lasts 2 hours and starts at €54.67 per person. You meet at Porta Marina Superiore.
You can arrange a wheelchair route in advance. If you need hotel pickup, choose a private day trip. For children under 4, check booking arrangements first.
The ticket type isn't named; the Forum Granary was closed when.
What I'd do: check Villa of the Mysteries access before choosing this for a longer visit.
2 h with an archaeologist in Pompeii
2 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at Porta Marina Superiore, Askos guide
Private, your group only
Entry included
Before you book
The private tour is priced per person, with up to 15 travelers.
The included ticket type isn't named; check Villa of the Mysteries access before booking.
Fast Access Exclusive Private Ancient Pompeii Half Day Tour with Local Guide
Choose this art historian if you want English or Italian. Your private route can follow your interests and lasts 2 hours. You'll meet at Vittoria coffee shop and pay from €89 per person.
It suits visitors with moderate fitness who want to shape the walk. Children need an accompanying adult, and everyone needs a valid passport. For entry clearly included, use the other art historian walk in English.
You'll need to check whether the price includes park entry.
What I'd do: choose this for Italian once you've checked the full cost.
2 h with an art historian in Pompeii
2 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at Vittoria coffee shop, Porta Marina Inferiore
Private, your group only
Ticket not named
Before you book
The price is per person, with up to ten travelers.
Ask whether the price includes the park entrance ticket; ticket-line access alone doesn't settle the cost.
Meet a licensed guide by Hotel Vittoria for this private walk. The 2 hours route takes in the Forum and baths. Prices start at €25 per person with park entry bought separately.
It's an option for German speakers as well as English speakers. Anyone coming for a particular new excavation needs a more specific itinerary.
The route doesn't name any new excavations, and you'll need to agree a start time.
What I'd do: choose this for the licensed guide after agreeing which houses you'll visit.
2 h with a licensed guide in Pompeii
2 h the whole tour
On foot
Meet at By Hotel Vittoria, Pompeii entrance
Private, your group only
Entry not included
Before you book
The price is per person, with up to 15 travelers.
Buy park entry separately.
Check the route if you want recent excavations; no specific new discovery is named.
from €19per person; private walk, park entry extra
A private guide for about 2 hours inside Pompeii.
Routes tailored to your interests on several walks.
Entry included on selected walks; the €19 option needs a separate park ticket.
What I'd do: I'd go alone for a return visit focused on particular houses.
Park tickets and directions: Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Updated September 18, 2026.
What should I check before booking?
How much does a private Pompeii tour cost?
Compare the total for your group. In the main list, walks priced per person start between €19 and €99. Starting prices for the recommended group options range from €180 to €310.
Either way, the guide is for your group alone. The official guide starts at €183 per group for 2 hours. Its €89 price buys 1 hour.
Prices.
What I'd do: choose the 2-hour group option for a larger party.
Which private tour should I book for a first visit?
Book the archaeologist with entry for your first visit. You get 2 hours with your own guide. You'll meet at Porta Marina Superiore with entry included.
The licensed guide for children uses games and questions. Choose the 2-hour English option for a family visit. You'll buy park entry separately.
What I'd do: pick the archaeologist for a first visit with adults.
Are Pompeii entry tickets included?
Check entry before you pay for a guide. The station walk includes the city ticket. The Villa of the Mysteries is excluded.
The official guide's price excludes park entry. The archaeologist with entry includes admission. Its ticket type isn't named.
The park charges €20 for the city or €25 with the villa. Prices apply from January 12, 2026.
What I'd do: choose city entry for a short first visit.
How long is the tour, and can I stay afterward?
Allow about 2 hours inside Pompeii on the recommended walks. The local guide near the station allows 2 to 3 hours overall. The Pompeii stop itself lasts 2 hours.
The Vittoria café archaeologist finishes at the Forum. You can stay inside and keep exploring afterward.
What I'd do: book 2 hours with the guide and leave time on your own.
Do I need a car, or is pickup included?
The main-list walks meet at Pompeii. You don't need a car. The station walk meets inside Pompei Villa dei Misteri station.
Drivers can ask about its parking at Osteria Nonna Cherubina. It's ungated and subject to availability. The Vittoria café archaeologist offers minivan pickup for a separate charge.
For included pickup, compare the day trips listed separately.
What I'd do: choose the station walk if you're arriving by train.
Which tours work for children and grandparents?
Choose the licensed guide for children for games and questions. The 2-hour English option takes up to 15 travelers. You'll buy park entry separately.
Alex's family walk includes entry and suits elementary or middle school children. Adult bookings stop at 80. The archaeologist with entry has child rates from age 4.
What I'd do: take the licensed guide's walk for a family spanning several generations.
Can I take a private tour with limited mobility?
Check the fitness requirement before choosing a guide. Alex's family walk requires moderate fitness. It isn't recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
The archaeologist with entry can arrange a wheelchair route for your group. The custom walk also offers one, although parts of the park aren't accessible.
What I'd do: choose a tour with an adapted route if you use a wheelchair.
Will rain cancel my tour, and can I get a refund?
Check your tour's terms before choosing a date. The archaeologist with entry runs in all weather. The English archaeologist walk offers another date or a full tour refund in a storm.
Most main-list walks give a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. The local guide with entry gives no cancellation refunds.
What I'd do: choose a refundable walk if your plans could change.
What do I need to bring?
Wear comfortable shoes and carry a small bag. The custom walk recommends a hat and water. Large bags can't go inside.
The art historian in Italian or English requires a valid passport. Children under 18 claiming free entry on the English archaeologist walk need ID or a passport.
What I'd do: bring a passport if choosing the art historian.
What time should I book, and how early should I arrive?
Choose a morning walk if you want time afterward. For the 9:00 custom walk:
1. Get the exact meeting gate from your guide.
2. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
The English art historian requires arrival 10 minutes early. Late arrivals can't enter on that booking. From October 15 to March 15, entry ends at 15:30 and Pompeii closes at 17:00.
Hours.
What I'd do: choose the 9:00 walk and keep the afternoon free.
Tour conditions: Viator listings. Park rules: Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Updated September 20, 2026.
How were these tours chosen?
Viator lists 415 private Pompeii tours. We went through all of them and kept 14, by rating, by number of reviews, and by what each trip actually includes. How tours are compared.
