Skip the Line Pompeii Ruins Tour with Villa of Mysteries
Step back in time almost 2,000 years and explore the famous Roman ruins with an archaeologist guide
Looking for the best way to explore the legendary ruins of Pompeii? Then join an expert archaeologist guide on this fascinating small group walking tour, and discover the secrets of Italy’s buried city. Frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., Pompeii provides an incredible snapshot of life in Roman times. You’ll beat the crowds with skip-the-line tickets, and your guide will show you the best of the city’s important sites and hidden gems, including the incredible Villa of Mysteries.
- Skip the Line at Pompeii
- Explore the ancient Forum
- Roman baths
- The Bakery
- Pompeii Cemetery
- Human plaster casts
- Villa of Mysteries
Beginning near the ruins themselves in the new city of Pompei, this tour is ideal for anyone staying nearby in Naples, Sorrento, or anywhere along the Amalfi Coast. You'll meet your guide next to the train station, and with your skip-the-line tickets you'll have no problem getting into the lost city of Pompeii quickly. Once inside, your guide will tell stories of the people that lived here and the catastrophe that left this city buried under volcanic ash in 79 A.D. You'll explore the city's most notable sites and best-preserved artifacts, as well as the fascinating Villa of Mysteries.
Skip the Line Pompeii Guided Tour Description
Your 2-hour tour of Pompeii includes:
Skip-the-line line Pompeii entrance
Guided walking tour of the Lost City's important sites
Access to the Villa of Mysteries
Friendly, English-speaking guide with expertise in archaeology
Maximum group size of 18
Skip-the-Line Pompeii Tickets
As one of the most intriguing sites in southern Italy, Pompeii can get pretty crowded. Luckily for you, we offer skip-the-line tickets with an expert archaeologist guide to lead you through the incredible ruins of the city. Meet your guide at the designated meeting spot on your voucher and off you go.
A City Frozen in Time
In 79 A.D., the flourishing city of Pompeii was changed forever due to a catastrophic volcanic eruption. The city, defined by its large amphitheater, artisan community and even brothels, was destroyed in an instant by the wrath of Mount Vesuvius. The volcanic eruption may have destroyed the city, but also preserved it beautifully.
Almost 2,000 years later, a team of archaeologists discovered artifacts and even bodies frozen by the tragic eruption’s volcanic ash. Follow your guide to explore the ruins left behind by the catastrophe, giving life to the lost city. You will understand what life was like before, during and after the famous disaster.
Villa of Mysteries
After your guided tour of the ruins of Pompeii, head over to Villa di Misteri. You'll be hard-pressed to find a Pompeii tour that also visits the Villa of Mysteries. Why? We like to call this ancient house a hidden gem of the area. Our Pompeii guides are archaeological and historical experts, and it's their mission to take you to some of the city's untouched phenomena.
Once you arrive at the villa, you'll notice that it survived the 79 A.D. eruption shockingly well. Your guide will point out the frescoes that had been buried underneath volcanic ash for years. You might be surprised to find out exactly what the frescoes are thought to depict!
Since this is an active archaeological site, the Villa of Mysteries occasionally closes without notice. If this happens, your guide will make up the time at other areas in this vast ancient city.
Arrivederci!
After your guided tour, it’s time to say arrivederci to your group and guide. Feel free to keep exploring the ruins on your own, though! While this tour does not include transportation to and from Rome, you can easily join our Day Trip from Rome to Pompeii, which offers round-trip transportation to Pompeii.
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Whitney Woodbridge
Our tour guide, Sasha, was amazing!! Funny and very knowledgeable. There was about 20 people in the group so if you want something intimate, this is not it. Finally, the tour started 45 minutes late which made me feel like it wasted my time. When messaging The Tour Guy team about this, they didn’t care. Would probably not recommend this tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Since this is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen if you are coming in the summertime.
Is transportation from Rome included?
No, this tour is designed for those who would prefer to get to Pompeii by other means, or are already in the area. If you'd like a tour that includes transportation, check out our Day Trip from Rome to Pompeii.
Will the tour still run if it rains?
Absolutely, yes! We run our tours rain or shine.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included in the price of the tour.
What is included in the price?
This tour includes a guided tour of Pompeii's archaeological site and skip the line Pompeii tickets.
What to bring?
Since this is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen if you are coming in the summertime.