Pompeii archaeological site half-day tour with a local guide
Excursions & day trips

Pompeii archaeological site half-day tour with a local guide

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 252 reviews
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$77.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • This half-day visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii gives you a peek into ancient Rome
  • There's a two-hour guided tour through the streets, forum, markets and thermal baths of Pompeii
  • Mt Vesuvius looms in the distance, a reminder of the fateful eruption in 79AD that claimed the city
  • You'll see details of the frescoes on the walls of wealthy Roman homes from 2,000 years ago
  • Your local guide knows this archaeological site like the back of their hand
What to expect

Of all the Roman ruins in Italy, none is as poignant or fascinating as Pompeii. More than a moment frozen in time, it's a window into the past. You'll discover its remarkably well-preserved houses and landmark sites on this morning excursion to this UNESCO Word Heritage Site.

Buried under volcanic ash by the 79 AD eruption of Mt Vesuvius – which still looms large in the distance – Pompeii brings to life ancient Rome. You'll tread the cobbled streets brought to life by a two-hour guided commentary through headsets.

All the major highlights here are covered – the forum, thermal baths, gymnasium and the market piazzas. You can still see frescoes on the walls of the homes of the Roman elite. Walking through its ruins is like leafing through the pages of a living history book.

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What's included
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  • check Two-hour guided tour of Pompeii
  • check Audio headset guide
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What to remember
  • You can't take any bag larger than 30x30x15cm into Pompei – there's a free-of-charge cloakroom where you can leave belongings
  • Please note, the duration of this tour is around five hours, with a two-hour guided tour around the archaeological site
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Food and drinks not included
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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  • Chris

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our guide Pasquale was superb, very well organised, extremely informative and took care of our whole group. I would highly recommend this tour to gain ...

  • Daniel

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The guide was great (Pasquale) very funny and informative.

  • Sarah

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The guide was funny, knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed this trip and would recommend it to others. The half a day was just the right amount of ...

  • Lisa

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • A very happy tourist!

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with family

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Guides were excellent. Lots of information the area along with a detailed description of the site itself

  • CS

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tour was well organised. Great guide, good communication, saw highlights and half day was perfect as it would have been too much for a full day with t ...