Pompeii Evening Tour: Explore Ancient Roman Life in Sunset Light

Experience the magic of Pompeii in the enchanting sunset light. Explore the ancient Roman city, its bustling streets, temples, theaters, and villas, and immerse yourself in the daily life of its inhabitants. Join our evening tour now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pompeii Archaeological Park - Pompeii was an ancient Roman city buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
What's Included
    • Licensed Guide in Pompeii
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees
Additional Information

To avoid the summer heat and throngs of tourists at Pompeii, it is recommended to explore the archaeological site as others begin to leave, especially on summer days when it’s open until 7:30 pm.
Experience what it was like back in 79 AD when daily life in Pompeii was suddenly frozen in time.
Entering through the Marina Gate, your journey will take you…

Location
Hotel Vittoria
Piazza Esedra
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Manik_m
Jul 13, 2025
Informative, Fun, and Friendly - Gennaro was a very knowledgeable, patient, and friendly guide; with clear insights into Pompeii’s history as he was able to answer all of my and my partner’s questions promptly and in detail. Would take the time to come back to explore more of Pompeii with Gennaro any day.
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Jared_r
Jul 6, 2025
If I could give 10 stars I would - This was the best tour I’ve ever done. Gennaro went ABOVE and BEYOND! We were running late because another tour went long. Gennaro was in constant communication with us via WhatsApp, met us exactly where our other tour ended, and got us into Pompeii before the final entrance at 5:30pm. The tour itself was both informative and genuinely entertaining. Gennaro doesn’t just recite facts and show sites - he knows how to read the group and make everyone feel engaged and comfortable. He customizes the experience based on your interests and level of understanding. Want to see a specific site? He’ll take you. Want to snap a bunch of photos? He’s happy to help. He’s also incredibly kind and respectful, not just to his guests, but to everyone he interacts with, from locals to fellow visitors. Ours was a private tour (I’m not sure if they all are). But you can’t get a better price for a private tour (believe me I tried.) The value was even better- unbeatable! Worth every cent and then some.
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Pete_k
Jun 1, 2025
Great Family excursion - Excellent family friendly way to see quickly see the highlights of Pompeii. No lines. Plan to take the train home…lack of taxis.
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Ahmet_e
May 27, 2025
Me and my friend had a... - Me and my friend had a private tour and although we had only about two hours, Giada made the most of it and gave us a curated experience filled with memorable information and nice photo opportunities. Also the crowds were mostly vanished at that point and the temperature was great. Overall; a definite recommend.
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Khairul_a
Sep 23, 2024
Tour guide Luigi is awesome - We had an awesome experience with Luigi! He arrived on time and brought us to all the best location.
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Jami_a
Jul 30, 2024
Highlight of our trip! - I would give this experience more stars if I could! My son really wanted to do this, as for the rest of us, it was not apart of our bucket list item. However, all four of us left with a wonderful experience! It was a highlight of our trip! And our guide, Hugo, was the very best! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating! We have been talking about what we learned ever since and even looking up more information. If you are thinking about doing it without a guide you may not find your experience as worthwhile. Hugo told us things we would have never known! Big thank you to him! I also highly recommend going late in the evening, 5pm-7pm was perfect! We had Pompei to ourselves and it was the most magical time!
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Beno337
Jun 29, 2024
Pompeii late afternoon tour - Gennaro was a great guide and walked at a nice pace giving us great insight into ancient Pompeii before the eruption. Would definitely recommend this tour - especially as it is later in the day after the larger crowds and heat have dissipated.
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Fred_d
Jun 22, 2024
Pompei is a must. - Pompei is remarkable place and a must visit of any Italian vacation. Our guide Luigi, made the tour memorable, his knowledge and insight transported us 2000+ years back in time to fully appreciate the experience.
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Thomas_g
Aug 25, 2023
Loved the Late Afternoon Tour - Loved the late afternoon/sunset. Gennaro was a great guide! Perfect amount of detail and overview. Kept it entertaining and educational for our entire family.
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Marijo_g
Aug 24, 2023
Memorable enjoyable experience - Gennaro was a wonderful guide. We were a family group with seniors, adults and children. The information about Pompei and it's people was provided in a manner that was very relatable. We toured at 5pm. There would have been no shade earlier in the day so we avoided crowds and high temperatures. Best time to see the ruins.
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From $35
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).