Skip the Line Pompeii Ruins Guided Tour

Step back in time almost 2,000 years and explore the famous Roman ruins with an archaeologist guide

Travel Flexibly 4.9 / 5 See All 45 Reviews · 2.00h · Pompeii, Italy

Looking for the best way to explore the legendary ruins of Pompeii? Then join an expert archaeologist guide on this fascinating small group walking tour, and discover the secrets of Italy’s buried city. Frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., Pompeii provides an incredible snapshot of life in Roman times. You’ll beat the crowds with skip-the-line tickets, and your guide will show you the best of the city’s important sites and hidden gems, including the incredible Villa of Mysteries.

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Skip the Line at Pompeii
Explore the ancient Forum

Roman baths
The Bakery
Pompeii Cemetery
Human plaster casts

Beginning near the ruins themselves in the new city of Pompei, this tour is ideal for anyone staying nearby in Naples, Sorrento, or anywhere along the Amalfi Coast. You'll meet your guide next to the train station, and with your skip-the-line tickets you'll have no problem getting into the lost city of Pompeii quickly. Once inside, your guide will tell stories of the people that lived here and the catastrophe that left this city buried under volcanic ash in 79 A.D. You'll explore the city's most notable sites and best-preserved artifacts.

Skip the Line Pompeii Guided Tour Description

Your 2-hour tour of Pompeii includes:

Skip-the-line line Pompeii entrance
Guided walking tour of the Lost City's important site
Friendly, English-speaking guide with expertise in archaeology
Maximum group size of 18

Skip-the-Line Pompeii Tickets

As one of the most intriguing sites in southern Italy, Pompeii can get pretty crowded. Luckily for you, we offer skip-the-line tickets with an expert archaeologist guide to lead you through the incredible ruins of the city. Meet your guide at the designated meeting spot on your voucher and off you go.

A City Frozen in Time

In 79 A.D., the flourishing city of Pompeii was changed forever due to a catastrophic volcanic eruption. The city, defined by its large amphitheater, artisan community and even brothels, was destroyed in an instant by the wrath of Mount Vesuvius. The volcanic eruption may have destroyed the city, but also preserved it beautifully.

Almost 2,000 years later, a team of archaeologists discovered artifacts and even bodies frozen by the tragic eruption’s volcanic ash. Follow your guide to explore the ruins left behind by the catastrophe, giving life to the lost city. You will understand what life was like before, during and after the famous disaster.

Arrivederci!

After your guided tour, it’s time to say arrivederci to your group and guide. Feel free to keep exploring the ruins on your own, though! While this tour does not include transportation to and from Rome, you can easily join our Day Trip from Rome to Pompeii, which offers round-trip transportation to Pompeii.

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What you get with this tour

Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii

Guided walking tour of Pompeii

Friendly, English-speaking guide with expertise in archaeology

Maximum group size of 18

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13 April 2024

Reviewed by
Mark Staehle

Sasha was a wonderful, informative guide

22 February 2024

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Kathleen Shaw

Great tour!

14 October 2023

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Ezequiel Chaidez

This tour is unbelievably interesting. You definitely need more time to explore the entire city. In one day, with the skip-the-line ticket , we were able to see the highlights. Our guide, Francesco, was engaging and shared interesting facts about the must-see areas. Thank you for offering this incredible tour!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Since this is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen if you are coming in the summertime.

Is transportation from Rome included?

No, this tour is designed for those who would prefer to get to Pompeii by other means, or are already in the area. If you'd like a tour that includes transportation, check out our Day Trip from Rome to Pompeii.

Will the tour still run if it rains?

Absolutely, yes! We run our tours rain or shine.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included in the price of the tour.

What is included in the price?

This tour includes a guided tour of Pompeii's archaeological site and skip the line Pompeii tickets.

What to bring?

Since this is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen if you are coming in the summertime.

Will this tour always start on time?

Even though this tour does not include transportation from Rome, this group does merge with a group coming from Rome and will share a guide. Occasionally the group coming from Rome will have a short delay and the tour will not commence until everybody is present.

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