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Pompeii Ruins

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Pompeii Ruins, Naples

In a nutshell

A Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and preserved under ash, with streets, villas and frescoes.

Rating & popularity

#1 of 6

in our Naples guide

Visit duration

3 h

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A Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and preserved under ash, with streets, villas and frescoes.

Know before you go

Go early, wear a hat, and take water. A guide helps you find the highlights.

What to book

A skip-the-line ticket or a guided tour.

What to check before you pay

  • Check the length – three hours in a museum is plenty for most people.
  • See whether the tour covers highlights or a theme.
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Pompeii Ruins tours & tickets

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Skip-the-Line Pompeii Guided Tour from Sorrento (opens in a new tab)

933 5 h

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the famous archaeological site of Pompeii with an expert official guide on walking tour of 2 hours 30 minutes. By departing early in the morning, we will bypass the traffic and crowds, guaranteeing a priority arrival at our destination and ensuring a unique experience! Thanks to the priority entrance you will skip the stress of a long queue and get inside the ruins without trouble! Walk along the ancient “cardini” and “decumani” and explore the remains of the prosperous Romans. See the baths, streets, bakeries and forums that were once integral parts of daily life. Marvel at the magnificently preserved frescoes that adorn the fine Villas.

from$85.52

Pompeii Guided Tour from Naples with Skip-the-Line Entry (opens in a new tab)

798 3 h – 4 h

A guided tour of Pompeii with trasportation from Naples offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the world's most fascinating archaeological sites, without the hassle of long lines. Thanks to the skip-the-line option, visitors can immediately immerse themselves in the ancient history of this city, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. During the tour, an expert guide leads participants through the cobbled streets, sharing captivating stories of the daily lives of ancient Romans. Highlights include visits to the Forum, the thermal baths, and the patrician houses, filled with well-preserved mosaics and frescoes. This journey through time offers an educational and engaging experience, bringing the past to life for every visitor.

from$74.12

Pompeii Guided Tour with Skip the Line from Naples (opens in a new tab)

83 3 h 30 min

Visit the archaeological site of Pompeii and find out what life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD Follow your archaeological guide in the western part of the city and observe important buildings and structures such as the Basilica, the Forum, the thermal baths, the bakery, some residential houses and more. Pick up outside Hotel Ramada in Naples

from$70.70

Skip the Line Guided Tour of Pompeii Led by an Archaeologist (opens in a new tab)

742 2 h

Join our guides in this amazing 2 hours walking tour into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii. You will be led by a professional, archaeology and art history expert guide at the discovery of the highlights of the Roman city while listening in details to the Ancient customs and traditions. On tour you will see the gymnasium, also known as palestra, where the gladiators used to exercise; the theatres, the bakeries, restaurants, ancient laundries and shops; you will also enter the House of Menander and the Baths. Last but not the least you will pass into the Lupanariae - the red-light district - to end into the Forum, Please, consider this is a small group tour - up to 15 participants.

from$222

Pompeii Skip the Line Small Group Tour with Archaeologist Guide (opens in a new tab)

499 2 h – 3 h

Skip the lines to enter Pompeii on an in-depth three-hour tour. Covering more ground than on other guided tours, your archaeologist guide will take you through the ancient city that was decimated by the explosion of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Follow them through the UNESCO World Heritage site to see the amazing ruins of ancient shops, temples, homes and more. As an active archaeological site, there is always something to discover and your in-the-know guide will take you to the latest excavations. Wrap up with a walk along the city walls for sweeping views of Naples and Capri. Your small-group tour is limited to 15 people in order to ensure a more personal experience. If you're short on time, select the Pompeii Express Option at time of booking. This two-hour express tour is led by an expert archaeologist and designed for travelers who want to see Pompeii's highlights without committing to a full day at the archaeological park.

from$62.72

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