Semi-Private Tour of Pompeii

LivTours’ semi-private tour of Pompeii is the perfect way to explore this expansive UNESCO World Heritage Site. Exclusively discover the fascinating history of this Ancient Roman province that was destroyed by the eruption of nearby Mt Vesuvius.

Pompeii is one of Italy’s most well preserved archaeological sites, and was once one of the most important trade cities. It was completely destroyed by the sudden eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, which quickly buried the city under over 6 meters of ash. Pompeii was not re-discovered again until 1599. The site is still an active excavation area, with plenty left to uncover. Discover the story behind this ancient port town and the modern-day excavations which are helping to bring it back to life today.

• Enjoy exclusive access into the Pompeii ruins on your semi-private tour of 6 people
• Appreciate the frescoes and mosaics that decorated the homes of the wealthy
• Discover what life was like on that fateful day in 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted
• Listen to stories of more recent Pompeii discoveries from your archaeological guide
• Walk the streets of this ancient trade port city, letting your guide bring it to life

Your semi-private tour of Pompeii starts with priority access into the site so you can make the most of your time. Your guide very well could be an archaeologists, one of which who was part of the first excavation teams of the area. This gives you the chance to hear the most amazing anecdotes, discoveries, and stories about Pompeii.

Ancient Romans were forerunners of craftsmanship and engineering. You will have the pleasure of visiting the Roman baths and town’s water system, a first of its kind. In 79 AD, Pompeii residents were constructing stunning mosaics as decor for their homes as well as more practical commodities such as centrally heated public baths and saunas, making them ahead of their time.

As you walk through the Pompeii Forum, your guide will explain where residents lived and worked. This vibrant port town had its fair share of wealthy merchants who lavishly decorated their homes – your guide will make sure you get to see the best of them, as well as the two most popular attractions: the House of Sallust and the House of Julia Felix.

• Skip the line into Pompeii site
• Fully guided tour
• Pompeii theatre
• Forum of Pompeii
• Roman bath house
• House of Sallust
• House of Julia Felix
• Mt Vesuvius view

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
• Pompeii is an ongoing excavation site. The suggested itinerary might encounter some changes depending on the archaeologist’s daily duties.

All LivTours Semi-Private Group Tours are limited to 6 guests per tour guide. Our commitment to maintaining our uniquely tiny group sizes can sometimes be a little tricky, mathematically speaking. For example, we want to ensure that traveling families and friends can tour together so on rare occasions we may add one or two guests in order to not split groups. On that same note, you may also find yourself on tour with less than six people! We thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here.