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The 15 Best Pompeii Tours & Tickets

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Pompeii is enormous, unshaded and almost unreadable without a guide. These 15 compare archaeologist-led walks, plain entry with an audio guide and the combined days that add Vesuvius or Herculaneum, with prices and start times.

Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist - Starting at Porta Marina and the city gate
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Pompeii: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

1.Entry Ticket and Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19,459 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Spend two hours exploring Pompeii with an archaeologist and a small group of up to 20 people. See the Forum, House of the Faun, Lupanar, House of Menander, ancient baths, theaters, and plaster casts. Guides including Teresa, Anna, Alfredo, and Raffaella bring daily Roman life into focus, with time to continue exploring after the tour.

“Brilliant tour. So good to have a guide who could point out small details and insights into the life of the people of Pompeii.”

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Pompeii: Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide - Pompeii Express or Pompeii+?
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Pompeii: Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

2.Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12,360 reviews · from $26

Use your phone voucher to enter Pompeii for a full day of independent exploration. Choose Pompeii Express for the ancient city or Pompeii+ for Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomedes, and Villa Regina. Add an official audio guide with map support, but bring wired headphones and an ID deposit.

“Great day trip to take with family! Definitely pack water and be ready for a hike but it’s amazing to explore the ruins!”

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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist - Entering through Porta Marina Superiore
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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

3.Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,264 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $40

Walk Pompeii with an archaeologist for two hours, or choose the three-hour option with the Villa of the Mysteries. You’ll see the Forum, theaters, baths, houses, shops, mosaics, frescoes, and the Lupanar, then keep exploring on your own. Guides such as Roxanne, Nicoletta, Mario, and Paolo are praised for lively storytelling and strong site knowledge.

“Nicoletta was an excellent guide! I can very much recommend the tour (English with casa Di Mister I”

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From Naples: Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour - Starting in Naples and handling the transfers
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From Naples: Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour

4.From Naples: Pompeii Ruins & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11,459 reviews · from $120

Travel from Naples to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius by minivan or bus, with entry tickets, a guided Pompeii visit, pizza lunch, and one drink included. Guides may include Salvatore, Elisa, Tiziana, or Tony. Expect about 7 to 7.5 hours, a rocky uphill walk, and free time at both sites.

“1.5 hours at the top of Vesuvius was just enough to leisurely walk around and take a dozen photos, no rush. 2.5 hours in Pompeii was plenty, but not nearly enough to see everything. We missed a bit a guide there, but the audioguide was fine and we managed to get around. The complimentary shots if limoncello was a nice 👌 too. Pizza was delicious.”

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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip - Meeting at Piazza del Popolo
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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip

5.From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,031 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $79

Travel from Piazza del Popolo to Pompeii, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast by air-conditioned coach. An archaeologist leads the Pompeii visit, while your tour leader handles the day, shares local tips, and guides you through a limoncello tasting. Expect a long but well-organized day with generous scenery and limited time at each stop.

“Barbara, our guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable with a good sense of humor, she entertained us all the time during the tour, although it was rainy all day. Pompei was bigger that I expected and very much impressive. Sorrento was a beautiful coastal town with a famous gelato shop. I highly recommend this tour and our experienced guide Barabara.”

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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip - Meeting the coach at Piazza del Popolo
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From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip

6.From Rome: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,620 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $99

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned coach to Pompeii for a guided visit, then follow the winding Amalfi Coast road to Positano. Guides such as Sabina, Errica, Heather, and Jonathan are praised for clear commentary and good humor. Expect a very full 12 to 13 hours, plenty of walking, and limited time at each stop.

“The moment we met Erica she was very pleasant and knowledgeable in every aspect of our trip to our destination. She had a sense of humor and encouraged to try new things. She was straight forward in detail and knowledgeable so we knew what to expect. Our day in all the stops everyone knew her attention to detail and we knew we were in safe hands. From the start to the finish we genuinely loved our trip to Positano. Our stop in Pompei with our guide there was just as exciting and adventurous. Timing went well with all of our group who just had the best getting to know one…”

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Pompeii: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist - Entering through Porta Marina Superiore
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Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

7.Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,593 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Meet an Askos Tours archaeologist at Porta Marina Superiore for a two-hour guided walk through Pompeii. You’ll see the Forum, plaster casts, House of Menander, Stabian Baths, Lupanar, House of the Faun, and theaters. Guides such as Alessandra, Paolo, Teresa, and Vincenzo bring archaeological detail and human stories to the ruins.

“Wear sturdy shoes and bring a hat, there is hardly any shade. There are some steeper streets, bring extra water.”

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Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome - Pompeii: two hours among Roman streets
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Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

8.Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,250 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $101

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Rome to Pompeii and Positano in one long day. A local guide leads you through Pompeii’s preserved streets, villas, baths, theaters, and shops, then you follow the Amalfi Coast to Positano for free time. Guides such as Flavio, Natasha, and Enrica have been praised for keeping the journey informative and organized.

“We really enjoyed our tour. The guide on the bus and driver were great as was our guide in Pompeii was also good. We appreciated that we were split into smaller groups in Pompeii which made it more intimate.”

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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch - Pizza lunch in Ercolano
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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

9.Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,151 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from central Rome to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius by air-conditioned coach. An official Pompeii guide explains the buried Roman city, while your chosen option adds a crater hike or geologist-led walk. Some packages include a three-course pizza lunch in Ercolano with Bay of Naples views. Expect a long, active day.

“This tour was so awesome. Seeing Pompeii and Positano was amazing. Our tour guide Claire made sure everything was in order. Francesco was a fantastic driver. Thank you for such a good time!”

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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch - The long road south, with a Cassino pause
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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

10.From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,067 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $88

Travel from Rome to Pompeii by air-conditioned coach, skip the ticket line, and tour the ruins with an archaeologist guide. Add a Neapolitan lunch and Mount Vesuvius, choosing a crater hike or a gentler geologist-led walk. Guides such as Anna, Enrico, and Valentina bring warmth and useful context to a long but rewarding day.

“It was tremendous trip and experience. Anna the guide was amazing, so knowledgeable and Luca, the driver first class.”

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Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour - The early departure from Naples or Sorrento
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Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour

11.Naples or Sorrento: Full-Day Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,235 reviews · from $104

Start early from Naples or Sorrento for a 2.5-hour guided walk through Pompeii, then ride most of the way up Vesuvius and hike 30 minutes to its crater rim. Guides such as Roberta, Mimi, and Luigi have earned strong praise for clear explanations and good humor. Lunch is optional and not included.

“Thank you Mimi for being the best guide!! And thank you Gigi for your impressive driving skills! This day couldn’t have gone more smoothly. We highly recommend”

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Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist - Meeting at the Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi entrance
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Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist

12.Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,439 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Spend two hours at Herculaneum with an archaeologist guide, visiting Roman homes, baths, the waterfront, and the House of Neptune and Amphitrite. Guides such as Luciano, Diego, Teresa, and Angelo are praised for clear storytelling and strong site knowledge. Admission and headsets are included, but transport is not.

“Luciano was an extremely knowledgable and personable guide. He crammed four hours of material into a two hour tour and I felt like I had had all the knowledge I could absorb poured in. His deep knowledge of the site and history was clear and the passion with which he wanted to convey the information with his own books and pictures of the site was clear. Attention! There was no snoozing at the back of the class. Herculaneum is such a compact site but with so much information. With the 2.30 tour and the site closing at 5, there is no time to stroll around after the tour and absorb…”

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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch - Two hours inside Pompeii
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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

13.Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,901 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about seven hours visiting Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius from Naples. A guide such as Elisa, Alba, Michele, or Bernadette leads the Pompeii walk, followed by pizza lunch and a hike near the volcano crater. Hotel or station pickup, transport, entry fees, and a drink are included, though weather and tight timing can affect Vesuvius.

“This tour is perfect if you want to hit the highlights and don’t have days to spend in this area. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered our many questions. Made the experience very fun and worthwhile.”

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Mount Vesuvius: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Smart Digital Guide - Reaching the mountain from Naples, Pompeii, or your own car
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Mount Vesuvius: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Smart Digital Guide

14.Mount Vesuvius: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Smart Digital Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,780 reviews · 2.5 hours - 1 day · from $18Best value

Walk the steep but manageable trail to Mount Vesuvius’s crater with a timed entry ticket and downloadable audio guide in English, Italian, French, or Spanish. You can arrange your own transport or choose an authorized bus from Naples or Pompeii. Bring water, sturdy shoes, headphones, and a fully charged phone.

“Very good experience for the reasonable price (an official). The audio guide unfortunatelly didnt use as didnt download in advance (my mistake). The ifo from the organizer was shared quickly and contained all the needful information.”

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From Naples: Pompeii Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Tour - The ride from Naples to the ancient city
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From Naples: Pompeii Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Tour

15.From Naples: Pompeii Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,753 reviews · from $71

Travel from Naples to Pompeii by air-conditioned minibus, skip the ticket-office line, and spend about two hours exploring streets, villas, temples, baths, shops, theaters, and the Forum. Choose a regular, small, or VIP group. Guides such as Alessio, Anna, and Antonio have led visits, with audio guides available in several languages.

“our tour was great however Pompeii is very busy and you can easily get lost. make sure to stay with your group. a lady from our group wandered off on her own, her husband stayed with the group but didn't say anything about her being missing for 30 minutes. we ended up staying an hour and a half past our leave time waiting on her. it's not the tour guides fault but it was very frustrating as we didn't have time to explore naples before getting back on the cruise ship.”

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New in Pompeii Tours

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★ 4.2From Rome: Sorrento & Pompeii Day Tour with Hotel PickupFrom $165257 reviews
★ 4.4From Rome: Day Trip to Pompeii with TicketsFrom $1111,161 reviews
★ 4.9Pompeii Ruins Private Tour with Optional Skip-the-Line Entry732 reviews
★ 4.3From Rome: Pompeii All-Inclusive Tour with Live GuideFrom $145261 reviews
★ 4.8Pompeii 3hours Villa of Mysteries tour with an ArchaeologistFrom $88486 reviews
★ 4.9Exclusive Tour with Archaeologist and Entry TicketsFrom $50634 reviews
★ 4.5From Sorrento: Pompeii and Vesuvius TourFrom $135201 reviews
★ 4.8Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed TrainFrom $239485 reviews
★ 4.4Pompeii and Vesuvius Full-Day Tour from Amalfi CoastFrom $164319 reviews
★ 4.4Group Tour with an Archeologist GuideFrom $50490 reviews
★ 4.8Small-Group Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum867 reviews
★ 4.9Skip-the-Line Tickets and Tour with ArchaeologistFrom $105467 reviews
★ 4.8Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Expert ArchaeologistFrom $70196 reviews
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