Pompeii: Guided Small Group Tour Max 6 People with Private Option
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Pompeii: Guided Small Group Tour Max 6 People with Private Option

By LivTours Pompeii
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Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Professional Expert Guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Option to Upgrade to Private Tour
  • Small Group Tour of only 6 people
  • Pompeii theatre
  • Forum of Pompeii
  • Roman bath house
  • House of Sallust
  • House of Julia Felix
  • Mt Vesuvius view
  • Entry/Admission - Pompeii Archaeological Park
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • gratuities


Start:
  • Via Villa dei Misteri, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
    In front of Bar Sgambati, Via Villa dei Misteri 1, on the left hand side of the Pompeii Scavi Train Station, as you are looking at it. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6718P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Pompeii is an ongoing excavation site. The suggested itinerary might encounter some changes depending on the archaeologist’s daily duties.
    • Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6718P6

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    • Via Villa dei Misteri, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy
      In front of Bar Sgambati, Via Villa dei Misteri 1, on the left hand side of the Pompeii Scavi Train Station, as you are looking at it. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
    • 1
      Embark on a unique tour of Pompeii offered in a small group of maximum 6 people, or as a private tour! On this 2,5 hrs journey, you will be able to visit one of the most distinctive historical sites in history with a an actual archeologist as your guide. Pompeii is a city condensed with information of the ancient everyday life since it was encapsulated and buried in 79 BC by the eruption from the nearby volcano Vesuvius. The tour walks you through a selection of the main villas, such as: House of Menander, House of the Gladiators, House of Julie Felix, House of Loreius Tiburtinus, House of Sallust, House of the Tragic Poet, House of the Vettii Lupanar, Temple of Isis and the suburban baths. The itinerary is perfect for curious and inquiring minds that are looking to get the most out of their visit.
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    • LivTours Pompeii
      5.0 of 5 bubbles338
      Pompeii, Campania, Italy
      Joined in May 2009
    • jsmith417
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Eccellente Tour with Franscesca and Liv Tours
      Franscesca was a great tour guide. Our family learned so much both about both places. I am very happy we decided to use Liv Tours and thrilled Franscesca was our guide.
      Written 3 January 2025
    • kaail2019
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Tour of Pompeii with Lia
      We went on a guided tour of Pompeii with the most amazing tour guide named Lia! She was very knowledgeable of the ruins of Pompeii and we were able to learn so much from her! We were able to have her as a tour guide because we booked a tour through LivTours. The tour we booked also included seeing Mt. Vesuvius however, Lia was only able to be with us in Pompeii. We enjoyed visiting Pompeii with Lia and would tour with her again!
      Written 2 January 2025
    • U9985LVcaroll
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Herculaneum and Pompeii with Liv Tours - perfect
      We spent half of our day at Pompeii and Ercolano with Carla as our guide. Her academic background in archaeology shines through when she is describing the cities and the history. She was fabulous. I wholeheartedly recommend her tour.
      Written 9 November 2024
    • Jansmom
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unforgettable Day at Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast
      We loved our day on the Amalfi Coast and especially our tour of Pompeii. Francesca was our guide and she was outstanding. She patiently explained everything and provided a lot of background detail that really brought to life both the day of the explosion and the details of everyday life for the people who lived there. It was both interesting and very informative. Then our driver (don't know the spelling but he pronounced it "Pulu") took us down to an overlook for Positano and to a great restaurant in Sorrento. We have traveled many places and this was one of our most memorable days.
      Written 6 November 2024
    • robbiel800
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very fun way to see the coast, worth every euro!
      Super fun experience! My partner Jess and I had an amazing day on the water with captain Marco. He was a fantastic guide driving us to the best spots on the coast while sharing detailed information as only a local could. We checked out Positano, stopped to swim in a cave, had a tasty snack prepared by Marco, then had lunch in Nerano. It was the perfect length (7 hours total) and was a very fun way to see the are and enjoy the sun and water. Highly recommend taking this tour, worth every Euro. Grazie Marco!
      Written 23 October 2024
    • Sunshine51624186360
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Full-day boat tour
      We had an unforgettable full-day boat tour to Capri, and Marco, our skipper, was amazing! He took us to the most stunning grottos, including hidden spots we’d never have found on our own. Snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters was a highlight, and Marco knew exactly where to take us for the best experience. His knowledge of the area, friendly demeanor, and passion for the sea made the day truly special. It was the highlight of our trip, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend Marco and this tour!
      Written 16 October 2024
    • AnjalĂ© P
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best of the best out there …
      We loved every moment of our experience with Marco! He was a first class guide from communication about where to meet, to arriving in the most beautifully appointed new boat, to suggesting our visit to Capri early in the day to beat crowds (which were intense by noon). He was able to navigate our boat into the tiniest private grottos and even took photos for us. Marco offered us drinks and appetizers, gave us info about the island all day, and was beyond easy to hang out with. He made our 20th anniversary trip super memorable. In my opinion this is the best and only way to see Capri! Could not recommend more!!!
      Written 15 October 2024
    • melissavN3659QN
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Pompeii & Sorrento
      Our customized tour from the Naples cruise port to Pompeii and Sorrento was a family favorite. It was a long day but ideal for our family that was traveling with older parents and a toddler. While expensive it was worth every penny to maximize our limited time. Our tour guide, Marianna, in Pompeii was informative and interesting. The afternoon in Sorrento was a dream, although limited time we loved every minute and only wish we had more time. My only complaint was our driver seemed distracted while driving which made for an anxious drive. We love LivTours and have used them on multiple European trips now and will continue to use them for years to come.
      Written 7 October 2024
    • davekR9535KI
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Pompeii tour experience was incredibly memorable!
      Francesca honestly was one of the best private tour guides I’ve ever had. We only had two hours or so to tour Pompeii but she was so detailed, thorough, and enthusiastic to share everything she knew in a short period of time. We never felt rushed and she answered every little question we had with a smile. Clearly she was very experienced, and it showed by her ability to navigate the crowds and bring us to less busy areas so we could enjoy the experience even more. She had a great charm and it felt like we were touring with a friend by the end! I wish we could take her with us to every part of Italy!
      Written 2 October 2024
    • Go56912446736
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      What a way to cap off our honeymoon!
      Marco our driver was fantastic! Couldn’t have capped off our trip better! He even recognized it was our honeymoon and upgraded the boat for us! 10 out of 10!
      Written 2 October 2024
    • 966ginnaw
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A day touring Amalfi
      Great day with Macro touring the Amalfi Coast! The boat was great, as was the weather and the guide! Couldn’t have been a better day. Highly recommend booking!
      Written 1 October 2024
    • Michael F
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Pompeii private tour with Francesca
      Francesca took great care of us in avoiding the crowds whenever possible but still leading us on a comprehensive tour of Pompeii. We highly recommend the private tour and especially if you get Francesca as your guide. The whole day from meeting us at the Rome train station, our driver for the day, the pizza (and so much more) lunch, and tour of Napoli was 5 star. Thank you Liv Tours
      Written 28 September 2024
    • Q6370DTstaceys
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      ITALY BOAT TOUR
      MARCO WAS SERIOUSLY THE BESTEST SKIPPER EVER!!!! He was sooo very kind and calm, spoke very good English, was VERY knowledgeable about our boat trip!!!!! Would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND MARCO, he was AMAZING!!!!
      Written 27 September 2024
    • michelledR4290NH
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Incredible private tour of Pompeii with Marianna from Liv Tours.
      We had an incredible private tour of Pompeii with Marianna from Liv Tours. She was extremely knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the history and daily life of Pompeii. Her passion for the subject made the tour engaging and educational. Marianna was also incredibly kind and patient, ensuring that we were comfortable throughout the tour. It was a true pleasure to explore this historic site with her as our guide. Highly recommend Marianna for anyone looking to experience Pompeii in depth!
      Written 19 September 2024
    • C6875AEkims
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome Tour!!
      Our private tour of the amalfi coast by car was wonderful. Patrick was our tour guide and he was excellent. We stopped in Ravelo for lunch and Amalfi for limoncello and lemon delight cake. All the photo opps were you excellent as well. We highly recommend this tour.
      Written 12 September 2024
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    SmashMonkey
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023 • Family
    LivTours arranged a private tour of Pompeii for us. Private van pickup and drop off for our group. A private Pompeii guide just for our group. It's a long drive and a whole day trip and more expensive but a private tour means you decide what do you want to do and when you do it. Both our driver and guide were excellent and professional. Pompeii is fantastic and standing in the ruins just brings history to life. January is low season but there were still some lines so being able to be flexible moving around helped. Hint, guide said the best time is between New Year and Easter, the low season and cooler weather. Summer is the worst. Hot and humid and visitors pass out or leave early because it's so uncomfortable (a lot of walking). After Pompeii the trip included lunch in Naples at a seaside resort cafe. Skip it. Naples is a traffic nightmare and the restaurant was crowded with tourists and meh (average food, poor service). We should have taken the driver's advice and gone to a nicer less busy restaurant away from all the tourists. Lesson learned.
    Written 10 November 2023
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    Thank you for your detailed feedback. We're delighted to hear you had an engaging tour of Pompeii with us. Your advice and suggestions will definitely help improve our services. We look forward to welcoming you again!
    Written 4 December 2023
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    louise c
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    Francesco was a wonderful tour guide with an immense amount of knowledge. He shared this in a way that engaged our children (ranging from 15 to 3 years) and captured the essence of the site in a short time. Going in the evening was a great choice as it was less busy and avoided the heat of the midday sun. A throughly enjoyable experience!
    Written 28 July 2024
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    Ben H
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Family
    Our expert guide, Carla, led us through the ruins to a wide variety of former restaurants, temples, the famed brothel and baths, and so much more. With a depth of knowledge from across Pompeii, Naples, and Rome, she impressed us and led us through the sites with minimal wait and safest possible conditions for my mobility limited mother in law. Truly a great trip!
    Written 2 January 2025
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    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that Carla's expert guidance and thoughtful care made your tour of Pompeii, Naples, and Rome both engaging and safe, especially for your mobility-limited mother-in-law. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another great journey with LivTours soon!
    Written 21 February 2025
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    Pam
    Atlanta, GA1 contribution
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our guideLia was very pleasant and clearly very knowledgeable. However, we did not see some of the sites on the itinerary, including the House of Sallust and of Julia Felix, and I don’t think we saw the thermal baths. Even when I asked to see wall paintings, we were shown a room with plain red walls that we had already seen. After Lia left us, we discovered wall paintings by accident in a building that also held plaster casts of some victims. Overall, we were fairly disappointed in the tour.
    Written 16 June 2024
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    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that Lia was an excellent and knowledgeable guide, and we're grateful for your kind words about her. However, we regret that your experience at Pompeii did not meet expectations. Pompeii is an incredibly vast site with many important locations, and unfortunately, due to time constraints, it’s not possible to see every highlight during a 2.5 hour tour. We do our best to cover the most significant and iconic parts of the site, but we understand that it may feel like there’s so much more to explore. We would love to have the opportunity to welcome you again on your next visit. Please reach out to us so we can arrange an extended tour of the ruins to ensure you get to experience everything you'd like to see. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!
    Written 18 November 2024
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    raja_hanspal
    Windsor, UK34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took the private tour of pompeii from Rome. Transfer was very comfortable with a very good informative driver (Fabrizio). Francesca was our local guide in Pompeii who really helped make the place come alive with the stories and information she gave. She also made it very accessible for our 12 & 9 year olds to understand. I highly recommend this company who use very knowledgeable and enthusiastic local guides.
    Written 21 February 2024
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    We are delighted to hear about your positive experience with our knowledgeable guides Fabrizio and Francesca. Thank you for recommending us and we hope to see you on another tour soon!
    Written 26 February 2024
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    Sandi H
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Family
    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Pompeii with Liia (yes, with two "i's"). She was very engaging and very knowledgeable and we very much enjoyed our time with her. The city of Pompeii is amazing and we learned so much from Liia as we went through the city with her. We spent a few hours there, but we could have spent much more. If you are really interested in all there is to see there, I would recommend taking a longer half-day tour. Once again, the team at LivTours did a fabulous job with the itinerary and the guide. Thank you, LivTours!
    Written 21 April 2024
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    Samuel A
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Couples
    Marianna provided my wife and I an outstanding private tour of the Pompei archeological site. She guided us expertly through the ruins providing us colorful and informative descriptions of what life was like before and after Pompei was buried under volcanic ash. I felt like I received a college level course condensed into two hours by an expert of the subject. Marianna delivered an exceptional experience to us and we really learned a lot. Excellent tour!!!
    Written 12 June 2024
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    Passenger23034157760
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Couples
    Francesco was an amazing tour guide! He talked through meticulous details about Pompeii and had a great route showcasing main items throughout the city. The flow of the tour was great and was not rushed at all. He answered all our questions, too!

    Would highly recommend Livtours and Francesco!
    Written 11 October 2024
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    jptxs
    Gothenburg, Sweden10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Friends
    Pompeii was everything I hoped it would be. It was a bit hot in July, no doubt. But despite the heat, the 7 of us had an amazing time strolling through the custom route our LivTours guide made for us. Luigi (I hope I'm spelling that right) did an excellent job navigating the site, the crowds, the heat, and our groups competing interests. His knowledge of history was impressive. My classical education is pretty good, but Luigi definitely taught me some things I didn't know. Can't recommend this highly enough.
    Written 15 July 2024
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    Wendy K
    20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a glorious tour. It was actually private and it needed to focus on accessibility as my elderly mother was on her scooter. Lia made this utterly unforgettable. She only moved at a pace that suited my mother and her knowledge of the site was mindblowing. Her delivery of the material assured that we didn't just hear the information but took it in and can recall it. I'm a teacher and this is an incredible ability. We were limited in how much we could see but it was more than enough. This was a tour of a lifetime and Lia made it perfect. Our driver Valentina was also a champion. It's not easy to drive through the streets of Traatevere but she did it in a large van. Remarkable. Thank you LivTours for an experience we will never forget!
    Written 22 July 2024
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