Pompeii tour with archaeologist

About this tour

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets and structures with a PhD archaeologist who brings twenty-plus years of field expertise to bear. This 2.5-hour guided tour unpacks the daily life, architecture and catastrophe of the Roman city frozen by Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD. Your guide speaks Italian, English or German and shapes the narrative to match your curiosity—whether you're after technical detail or broader cultural context. Available as a standalone experience or combined with other Campania sites.

Highlights

• PhD archaeologist with over twenty years' teaching experience
• Navigate original streets, homes and public buildings
• Understand Roman domestic life through preserved artefacts
• Learn eruption timeline and preservation techniques
• Small-group pacing allows detailed questions
• Flexible combination with Naples or Campania sites

What to expect

Expect a methodical, knowledge-driven walkthrough rather than a rushed tick-box tour. Your archaeologist guide reads the site as a working document—pointing out construction techniques, trade routes, social hierarchies and the violent final moments of the city. You'll move between the forum, residences, thermae and workshops at a measured pace, stopping to examine details like carbonised bread, graffiti and structural engineering. The guide tailors depth and pace to your group's interests, whether that's geological processes or daily Roman rituals.

Good to know

Entrance fee to the archaeological park is not included. Wear comfortable walking shoes—cobblestones and uneven surfaces throughout. Bring water; shade is limited. Prams and strollers are permitted on main routes. Not suitable if you have significant cardiovascular concerns. Public transport access nearby.