Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

About this experience

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.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 10min

   Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called "Porta Marina Superiore". The guide will be holding a sign with our company's name "Askos Tours" on the top.

2. Stop 2 · 15min

   Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities

3. Stop 3 · 10min

   Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii

4. Stop 4 · 15min

   In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.

5. Stop 5

   Walk through the main street of Pompeii

6. Stop 6 · 15min

   The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents

7. Stop 7 · 15min

   These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city

8. Stop 8 · 15min

   Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii

9. Stop 9 · 15min

   The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii

10. Stop 10

    Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii

11. Stop 11 · 10min

    Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• 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.

End point

• The tour will finish inside the ruins.

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.

Before you go

• 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

Cancellation policy

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