Skip the Line: Pompeii Express Tour with Secret Excavation Areas

Italy
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  • Price from
    €44
  • Duration
    2 h
  • Group size
    Up to 30 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English

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    Overview

    Skip the hassle and explore Pompeii with priority skip-the-line access on a fully guided 2-hour tour led by expert English-speaking guides. Discover remarkably preserved frescoes, ancient streets, and archaeological treasures while learning about the city’s fascinating past. Your experience also includes exclusive access to the Secret Excavations Areas, offering a rare glimpse into restricted sections of Pompeii not typically open on standard tours.

    What's included

    • No Secret Excavation Areas access (10:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM options only)
    • English-speaking Archaeologist guide
    • Free time to explore Pompeii at your own pace after the guided tour
    • Secret Excavation Areas access (9:00, 9:30 & 3:00 PM options only)
    • Skip-the-line entry ticket to Pompeii Archaeological Park

    Not included

    • Gratuities (welcomed and appreciated)
    • Transportation to the site
    • Food and drinks

    What you will do

    • Archaeological Park of Pompeii

      Step back in time at the Pompeii Archaeological Park, where ancient Roman life comes alive amidst hauntingly preserved ruins. Explore the city’s streets, houses, temples, and public spaces with your expert local guide, uncovering the stories behind Pompeii’s catastrophic destruction in 79 AD.

      If selected, your experience also includes access to the Secret Excavations Areas, where restricted sections of the site reveal hidden archaeological treasures and offer a deeper insight into Pompeii’s history and ongoing discoveries.

      2 h

    Meeting point

    If 'With Secret Excavation Area' Option is selected Please meet at Parking Zeus, where the "Foro Vivo" restaurant is located. Our staff will be waiting on the terrace with a red flag, so you can easily spot the meeting point.
    If 'Without Secret Excavation Area' Option is selected Please meet your guide in front of the coffee shop. Your guide will wait wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket. It is located about 10 mins walk from the train station.

    Important information

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Please note that transport to the venue is not provided but you will have to make your own way to the meeting point as per instructions.
    • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
    • Extra measures may be implemented due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering the venue. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
    • Children under the age of 18 might be requested to show their ID card at the entrance of the site, so please bring it with you on the tour

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.