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Private Pompeii & Vesuvius Full Day Tour: History of Ancient Latin Life and Active Volcano visit
4.8
23 Ratings
Pompeii
Experience the history of ancient Latin life and witness the power of an active volcano on our private Pompeii & Vesuvius full day tour. Walk through the ruins of Pompeii and hike to the top of Mount Vesuvius for a truly unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Private Tours of Pompeii - Private guided tour in the archeological site of Pompeii.
- Vesuvius National Park - .
- Forum - The main square of ancient Pompeii.
- Teatro Grande - The main theater of ancient Pompeii
- House of Menander (Casa del Menandro) - One of most beautiful domus of ancient Pompeii, with its frescoes, private garden and calidarium.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Our excursion offers a truly unique experience - a journey through the historic city of Pompeii to the peak of the active Vesuvius volcano. We will provide you with insights into how the Ancient Latin people spent their days, their leisure activities, and their trade sectors. Our expert guides will take you to the remarkable Teatro Grande; demonstrate the acoustical excellence of Teatro Piccolo’s auditorium; and towards the end, exhibit a snapshot of private life in the awe-inspiring ‘Casa del Menandro’, highly acclaimed for its intricate decorations and murals. Your journey will then lead you along the primary commercial thoroughfare, inclusive of visiting the red-light district, culminating at the Forum - a bustling marketplace and hub for political and social events. After this enlightening voyage into the past, we’ll drive you to the slopes of Vesuvius.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
Location
Private Tours of Pompeii
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(23 Ratings)
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Mahbuba_l
Jul 6, 2024
Good way to see Pompeii and Mt, Vesuvius in one day. - Our experience was good. The driver promptly picked us up and we went to Pompeii. The guide at Pompeii was good, stated took us through the ruins and had a good amount of information. After that the driver took us to lunch on the way to Mt. Vesuvius and we had a refreshing lunch as it was about 40 degrees Celsius that day. We drove to Mt. Vesuvius but declined to hike to the crater's edge as it was extremely hot that day. We made it back to the ship on time.
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Sayaka_k
Jun 12, 2024
Very efficient and satisfying trip - Very satisfying day thanks to this tour. The driver was punctual and stopped for photo spots but no souvenir shops:)
After climbing Mt Vesuvius with the tickets already prepared by the tour, we headed to Pompei where the local guide met us. Fabio had wonderful hospitality and was super professional with great experience and plenty of knowledge to share with us.
He planned out our Pompei walking tour based on the other places we were visiting. So glad we picked this tour.
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Ed_s
May 28, 2024
Personal/Professional service - Our guide was an archaeologist! He was very interesting— offering so much historical context. He did a wonderful job of showing us the highlights in a few hours. He really brought the ancient ruins to life with his stories. The hike to the top of Vesuvius crater was a bit physically intense but well worth the effort for the views. Lunch was not included — but our driver recommended a local (non-touristy) restaurant. Note that this tour really did skip lines — no waiting at all!
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Angela_j
May 9, 2024
The driver is the key! - The most important part of this tour is getting a great driver. There is a lot of driving. Maria was our guide at Pompeii and she did a great job. Paulo was our driver and he was personable and could speak English so we could communicate easily with him. In between Pompeii, we went to a winery to have lunch. We also did a wine tasting. I would not recommend the wine - personal preference. Afterward, we were driven to almost the top of Vesuvius and we climbed the rest of the way. The volcano was steaming and it was extremely peaceful, even though there were so many people. This was at the very beginning of May. Enjoy!
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Cristy_g
Oct 18, 2023
Book this now! - Our tour, guide and driver were all fantastic!! The best way to experience Pompeii was with a private guide, we learned so much and she took us directly to specific locations and avoided a lot of the crowds - so much knowledge and passion for the rich history! Our driver was great too - he was communicative, gave us extra time when needed, offered recommendations, and even to stop for lunch! This tour was exceptional for the value in comparison to other private tours
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Mark_v
Jul 13, 2023
Great tour!!! - Excellent tour! Our driver pickup from the train station was on time and professional. Our guide, Alienzo, met us at the entrance as soon as we arrived in Pompeii. He was very entertaining and extremely knowledgeable about the city and history. Our driver had a stopped planned for lunch on the way up to Vesuvius, with a table reserved that had a great view of Naples. Great tour, and highly recommend.
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Alisa
Jun 24, 2023
Amazing tour guide and driver! - Our tour guide was so knowledgeable about Pompeii, especially because he worked as an archeologist there! He was very kind and knew little details about everything. Our driver, Quido, was also very kind and stopped to allow us to take photos at a Terrace. Overall, great experience!
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300florentd
Jun 29, 2022
Smooth day tour from Rome to Pompeii - Very nice, knowledgeable and kid friendly guide. Nice driver from Rome.
No logistical hiccups, no pricing surprises.
2.5h to visit pompei is a short time but we'll enough for kids especially when outside temperature is above 35 degrees Celsius.
Vesuvio is easy enough in case heat is not too bad. Closed shoes are a must though.
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271paulat
Jul 18, 2024
Impressive - Very hot!
Saw pompei which was amazing, and a world wonder.
Accommodation was fantastic.
On the downside, very dirty, and overcrowded city.
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Alex_d
Mar 10, 2024
Poor - Way overpriced - be very careful as they are charging per passenger. We returned to Pompeii with a private car hire and spent roughly 30% of the total cost from this company (including entry fees). Even cheaper to go by train of course. Guide was fine but rushed.
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