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Pompeii Tour: Explore Ancient Ruins with Expert
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46 Ratings
Pompei
Embark on an exclusive small group Pompeii tour led by an archaeologist. Discover hidden secrets of ancient life and explore the enigmatic Villa of the Mysteries.
Embark on an exclusive small group Pompeii tour led by an archaeologist. Discover hidden secrets of ancient life and explore the enigmatic Villa of the Mysteries.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Meet the guide at the main entrance of the ruins, Porta Marina Superiore, where they will be holding an ASKOS TOURS sign.
- Basilica - The Basilica served as an open portico providing shelter for merchants and various activities.
- Forum - Explore Pompeii’s central hub, the Forum, and discuss its significance…
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Meet the guide at the main entrance of the ruins, Porta Marina Superiore, where they will be holding an ASKOS TOURS sign.
- Basilica - The Basilica served as an open portico providing shelter for merchants and various activities.
- Forum - Explore Pompeii’s central hub, the Forum, and discuss its significance in the city’s political, commercial, and religious life.
- Macellum - Discover the Macellum of Pompeii, the city’s primary market, steeped in history and daily life. Here, amidst the echoes of traders, encounter the renowned plaster casts of ancient citizens, offering a poignant, tangible link to Pompeii’s vibrant past.
- House of Menander - Visit one of the Domus such as the House of Menander, House of Ceii, or House of the Ephebe. The guide will choose one of these famous houses for the visit, based on logistics and time, focusing on domestic life, frescoes, and mosaics that reveal much about the wealth and status of their owners.
- Teatro Grande - Explore the interior of the Great Theatre, highlighting its cultural and social significance, and the architecture that accommodated performances and large audiences.
- Lupanar - Stop at the Lupanar, Pompeii’s most famous brothel, known for its erotic frescoes. The visit here depends on the site’s capacity to ensure the tour stays on schedule.
- Via Stabiana - Stroll along Via Stabiana, the street leading to the Baths and numerous homes, providing a sense of movement and commercial life in the ancient city.
- Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - Investigate the Stabian Baths, offering insights into their function and the technology of public baths during the Roman Empire.
- Villa dei Misteri - End the tour at the Villa of the Mysteries, celebrated for its frescoes depicting Dionysiac rites, providing a unique perspective on religious beliefs and practices.
What's Included
- 3-hour guided tour by an archaeologist guide
- Small group tour (max 20 people)
- ‘Pompei Plus’ entrance ticket (including Archaeological Park + Villa of the Mysteries)
- 3-hour guided tour by an archaeologist guide
- Small group tour (max 20 people)
- ‘Pompei Plus’ entrance ticket (including Archaeological Park + Villa of the Mysteries)
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in an intimate encounter with antiquity on our Archaeologist-Led 3-hour Pompeii Tour.
Starting from the main entrance called Porta Marina Superiore, our journey weaves through the silent streets at a time carefully chosen to avoid the crowds.
Our expert archaeologist will lead you to a remarkable Pompeian house, revealing secrets of…
Immerse yourself in an intimate encounter with antiquity on our Archaeologist-Led 3-hour Pompeii Tour.
Starting from the main entrance called Porta Marina Superiore, our journey weaves through the silent streets at a time carefully chosen to avoid the crowds.
Our expert archaeologist will lead you to a remarkable Pompeian house, revealing secrets of ancient domestic life through its preserved grandeur.
The adventure culminates with exclusive access to the enigmatic Villa of the Mysteries, where you’ll unlock the silent tales of frescoes frozen in time. Secure your place for a unique glimpse into the past.
- Small pets (within 10 kg) are allowed inside the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, however they must be kept on a leash.
- Not recommended for people with mobility issues due to the irregular and uneven path.
- Not suitable for visually impaireds
Location
Via Villa dei Misteri, 2
Via Villa dei Misteri
The guide will meet you at the main entrance gate of Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina Superiore opposite to a restaurant called Hortus. The guide will be holding an ASKOS TOURS sign to be recognized.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(46 Ratings)
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Jeff_v
Sep 11, 2025
Impressive ruins of Pompeii - We did the Pompeii Tour through Askos on a Tuesday in September. Our Tour Guide was easy to find, just outside of the entrace. We had a party of 8 for our group.
I believe our guide was Philip. He was very knowledgeable who had passion for Pompeii and its environment. He spoke English, and literally talked for almost 3 hours straight. Both my wife and I were impressed.
I love history and especially Roman architecture, so I was excited to visit Pompeii and learn more about it in person, rather than what I had watched on the History channel. And it was impressive. The scope and size of the city, and how it was covered in ash and mud after the explosion of Vesuvius was well worth it. The guide was so good at explaining the history, and the ongoing recovery of artifacts.
What was not impressive was the amount of trash that so many idiot tourists left behind on the ruins and walkways. It was disappointing, and I find it hard to understand how current people care so little for the past. Why even go?
Except for that issue, everything was wonderful.
One more piece of history checked off the bucket list.
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Fgal01
Sep 11, 2025
The guided tour with archaeologist is a must! - We were looking forward to this tour which was a must during our trip to the Amalfi Coast. The 3h tour with our guide Francesco Longobardi really exceeded our expectations. He guided us during the tour in impeccable French and immersed us in the lives of the Pompeians who lived in this city before the great eruption of 79 AD. Thank you for this great experience!
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Srili
Sep 11, 2025
Great tour - Great guide (Sergio) - We were traveling with Sergio. He guided us fantastically through Pompeii. He is an archaeologist, and has guided us with a great deal of knowledge. Has also answered all the questions that were asked very well. We can visit Pompei for everyone and want to know more than the normal tours should book this tour. Worth it!!! Grazie Sergio!
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Tim_t
Sep 7, 2025
An unforgettable experience that can only be recommended! - We booked this tour for a Saturday. At the pickup point we were greeted by our guide, Sergio. An incredible knowledgeable man with a great passion for Pompeii and its tales. Sergio English is impeccable and full of passion he told us about Pompeii and its history, full of facts, anecdotes and stories. He answered all questions patiently and seemed exciting about every opportunity to teach us more.
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Emmabulle1233
Sep 7, 2025
Essential guided tour in Pompeii - Very interesting guided tour by Suzy, a competent guide. We took 3 hours of visit, with the villa of the Mysteries, and we did not see the time pass.
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Daytrip02528331463
Sep 3, 2025
Sergio the guide was 10/10 - Our tour guide Sergio was unbelievable, funny, clear and incredibly knowledgable. He gave us such a clear vision of what Pompeii was like and definitely needs a pay rise. 10/10
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Lindsay_m
Aug 30, 2025
Excellent three hour tour of Pompeii. - Three hour tour of Pompeii.
Very well organised.
Our guide, Miss Anna Sorrento, was excellent. Knowledgeable in an unshowy way. Distilled the tour into manageable sections.
This tour includes the Villa dei Misteri - I was for chickening out before we went but in fact this was well worth the visit
Pompeii is much bigger than I thought - so you cannot visit the whole site on the tour - but you are free to stay after the guided tour finished.
Two tips - comfy shoes - the ground is not even - but you knew that.
Take water. There is nowhere to buy on the tour once you are inside - but there is a tap to refill a bottle. Where you join the tour is cool and in the shade. Once in Pompeii it is very hot and exposed.
The tour starts from just across the road from the railway station. There is a shop there that sells water.
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Louiselar
Aug 10, 2025
Great family experience with Alfredo - After making Herculaneum with an audio guide DE what was disappointing, we had the chance to visit Pompeii with Alfredo. He managed to fascinate the whole family, including our children DE 9 and 6 for 3 hours. The tour ends with the icing on the cake "the villa of mysteries".
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Larisa
Jul 23, 2025
Very nice 😊 - Julia is amazing she knows her subjects and also knows how to make it interesting for her audience.
We saw a good part of the ruins and we imagined as she said how those people lived before the catastrophic eruption.
Thank you Julia!
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Julie
Jul 9, 2025
Great Tour of Pompeii!! - Our experience was fantastic! Our guide Julia was amazing and so knowledgeable. This was my second time to the site and it was much better than the first.
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