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.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
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
Adam_N, 11/2/2025 10:42:14 AM
Francesco was an amazing guide. Knowing he was an archaeologist who actually worked on the site made the information he provided so much more valuable. The insights offered by an in-person guide immerse you in the history beyond what an audio guide could do.
Chris_T, 11/2/2025 7:19:20 AM
What an amazing time we had. Roberta was a great guide with incredible knowledge of Pompeii’s history and of the ruins within. Our tour only took 2 hours but was perfect as we took in the best parts of Pompeii and were able to move onto something else for the rest of the day. I would recommend doing a morning tour as it gets busy as the day goes on. 5 stars!!!!!
Coastal243952, 11/1/2025 3:53:22 PM
Avessandra was extremely knowledgeable and delightful to listen to as we learned about the history of Pompei. She was articulate in delivering expert explanations. Her sense of humor added to the experience and her suggestions for further exploration of the city after the tour ended were spot on! Bravo Avessandra!
Michelle A, 11/1/2025 1:51:20 PM
Vincenzo was an excellent guide. He brought the history of Pompeii to life with fascinating insights and the perfect level of detail — informative without being overwhelming. His knowledge and storytelling made the experience truly memorable.
- 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