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This tour is guaranteed at max 6 people per group

Semi-Private Tour of Pompeii

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Group · 6 Max
2 hrs 30 mins
Pompeii Train Station
Refundable booking
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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.

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  • 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
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Semi-Private tours and experiences are guaranteed six participants max.

Our prices always include tickets and reservations fees (no waiting in lines!)

Our tour guides and staff are selected experts and speak perfect English

Easy to book and prepay your tours with our secure payment system

Eco-sustainable tourism, designed to respect and support local culture, art and traditions

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.

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  • 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
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  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Pompeii is an ongoing excavation site. The suggested itinerary might encounter some changes depending on the archaeologist’s daily duties.
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LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry.  LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism  and how LivTours is contributing, click here.

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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.

 

 

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  • Wonderful experience!

    Lia was our tour guide for our family today (2 adults, 1 teen) and she gave us an incredible experience. She is a wonderfully, knowledgeable storyteller who brought the streets of Pompeii to life! On this very hot day she made extra effort to keep us in the shade as much as possible and shared her umbrella shade. She also had a magical knack for keeping us just ahead of larger tour groups so we were not crowded in. After the conclusion of the tour she even helped us with getting the correct train back and was helping other passengers on the train with their questions! I highly recommend this tour, we had a wonderful time.

    - Krista
  • Pompeii Semi Private with LivTours

    LivTours has a policy of keeping tour groups to a maximum of six people. Fortunately for us, on the day of our Pompeii tour, it was just the two of us. This meant we had a private tour with our guide, Francesca. Francesca's knowledge of Pompeii's history was impressive. As we strolled through the ancient streets, amazed that we were in a city that existed 1,937 years ago, she enriched our experience with captivating stories and insights about Roman civilization. She guided us through the city's main areas, providing detailed information about the market, houses, shops, bakery, theatres, and more. Our only disappointment was the cost. We felt the tour was somewhat expensive, considering it did not include special access to restricted areas. All the places we visited were also accessible to the general public. In contrast, the LivTours Colosseum tour offered exclusive access to areas not available to the public, which added significant value.

    - Gurdeep
  • Well organized

    Lia was our wonderful guide on our semi private tour that ended up just being the two of us! Lia was very easy to understand, informative, and she was very passionate about what she was telling us. I would recommend LivTours as this was out third time going on a tour with them and we have yet to be disappointed!

    - Tony W
  • definitely recommend

    Our visit to Pompeii was wonderful and we had an amazing guide who told us everything we need to know and more. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour super fun. We would 100% recommend this tour. The driver we had was on time and very professional. The entire tour was a very positive experience.

    - Mia
  • Amazing Pompeii tour with IMMA

    Our tour and guide, Imma, was awesome. She knew so much information, was super kind, and made sure to take pictures of all of us. I would definitely recommend going on this tour with LivTours and Imma.

    - Elise
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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.

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