Pompeii Revealed: Exclusive Archaeologist-Led Journey
Experience a 2-hour tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii led by a professional archaeologist guide and skip the line tickets included in a small group of maximum 20 people. Walk through the ruins and explore this ancient city, buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Learn about the history of the town and how the Romans lived and see all the most important public buildings and private houses. Visit the Western part of the town. You will see the Marina Gate, the Basilica, the Forum, the baths, the Lupanar (brothel), the bakery, the house of Faun, the Termopolium, the main street, the Plaster Casts of the dead's, and the Theaters. The tour is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German and starts at the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore.
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Ronald_D, 11/5/2025 12:47:46 AM
Alexandra was excellent-gave us a real insight into Pompeii . She addressed many facts and issues of the period
Sandy_K, 11/4/2025 3:58:04 PM
Teresa was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about archeology. November a good time to visit to avoid the crowds.
Geoffrey_S, 11/4/2025 1:31:46 PM
It is really hard to believe what you take in visually, but our guide explained everything with precision. If Pompeii is on your list, I would highly recommend this tour!
Miyuki_B, 11/4/2025 11:05:49 AM
We didn’t have too much time left in Napoli before heading to Rome, so we booked this Pompeii tour because the timing fit perfectly and it was led by an archaeologist — which really stood out among the many tours offered. From the very beginning, the company made a wonderful impression. On the day of our visit, the entrance to the ruins happened to be free, and without us even asking, they issued a refund for the ticket cost. That simple gesture said a lot about their honesty, professionalism, and genuine care for their guests. Our guide, Yolanda, was absolutely amazing. She was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about Pompeii’s history and archaeology. Her explanations brought the ancient city to life — you could almost imagine what it must have been like to walk through those same streets two thousand years ago. She shared fascinating details about daily life, architecture, and the tragic eruption, all while keeping the group engaged and moving at a comfortable pace. The tour itself was the perfect length — long enough to feel immersed and learn so much, but short enough to fit into our travel schedule. We appreciated how well-organized everything was, from meeting instructions to the flow of the tour inside the ruins. We left wishing we had more time to explore even more of Pompeii, but we couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to this incredible site. Yolanda made the experience truly memorable. Highly recommend this tour and this company to anyone visiting Pompeii.
Leslie_D, 11/3/2025 10:59:10 AM
We enjoyed our Pompeii tour with our guide. Tour was extensive so prepare for a lot of walking. We felt the group was a bit too large tho.
Leah H, 11/3/2025 6:53:07 AM
Very informative (and humorous) guided tour! Provided a lot of insight into Pompeii that helped greatly when exploring more after the tour.
Roald_R, 11/3/2025 4:55:34 AM
It was very good. We would have liked it to be a bit longer………..-.-.———————————————————————————————-
Fereli, 11/3/2025 3:50:39 AM
Great experience and well organized. The guide, Vito, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Being free entrance on the first Sunday of the month, the site was particularly busy, but he managed to take us around the runs avoiding the crowds.
andrew_b, 11/3/2025 1:30:02 AM
Our guide Anna was great with lots of anecdotes. The tour covered all of the main attractions and left us with a really good feeling for life in the city
Glen_H, 11/2/2025 3:34:57 PM
Antonio made our tour of Pompeii very enjoyable. His knowledge and experience was invaluable. I would highly recommend Askos tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour will be available all year around with rain or shine
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
- Bring a small bottle of water
- For under 18 y.o. travelers, please bring your ID card/passport with you
- Mobility scooters are not allowed
- Only dogs that do not exceed 10 kg in weight and a maximum height of 40 cm are permitted to enter; admitted animals must be on a leash and held in the arms inside the buildings and it is mandatory to collect their excrement;
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue or impairments, because of steps and ramps, little steep climb, please contact us and ask for a suitable private tour for your needs
Departure point
The meeting point is the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called "Porta Marina Superiore" opposite to a restaurant called 'Hortus'. Please put this one, for easier navigation. Meet our staff at the entrance gates holding ‘ASKOS TOURS’ sign to be recognized.Return details
Experience a 2-hour tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii led by a professional archaeologist guide and skip the line tickets included in a small group of maximum 20 people. Walk through the ruins and explore this ancient city, buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Learn about the history of the town and how the Romans lived and see all the most important public buildings and private houses. Visit the Western part of the town. You will see the Marina Gate, the Basilica, the Forum, the baths, the Lupanar (brothel), the bakery, the house of Faun, the Termopolium, the main street, the Plaster Casts of the dead's, and the Theaters. The tour is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German and starts at the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore.Redemption
Please meet our staff at the main entrance of the Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina SUPERIORE, opposite to a restaurant called Hortus. They will be holding an ASKOS TOURS sign to be recognized.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund