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Skip-the-line Ancient Pompeii Highlights Exclusive Tour with Local Private Guide

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Overview

The city of Pompeii, settled only few kilometres away from the Mount Vesuvius slopes, had been destroyed and buried during the disastrous, volcanic eruption of the 79 A.C.

Today, after centuries of studies and excavations, you have the chance to enter and move around one of the oldest cities in the world.

Your party will follow our professional guide at the discovery of the main attractions of the Roman city while listening in details to the Ancient customs and traditions spiced up with the stories and anecdotes about the prominent characters of the time.

Among the main features, your will see the "Palestra" (gym), the Temple of Isis, the Baths, the Forum, the House of Menander, the Lupanariae, the theatres and more.

This is a private tour. Skip the line and join our guides in this amazing 2.5 hours walk into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii!

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Piazza Esedra
80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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Villa dei Misteri

You will have a 2.5 hours private tour
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Foro de Pompeya

You will see the Forum
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

You will see the Stabian Baths
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-line Ancient Pompeii Highlights Exclusive Tour with Local Private Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-103370P4

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