The 15 Best Small Group Pompeii Tours

Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist - Where the tour starts: Porta Marina Superiore and the Askos Tours meet-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,593 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Archaeologist-led Pompeii tour with small groups, Pompeii Express skip-the-line entry, and a smart 2-hour route from Basilica to Teatro Grande.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided us with many useful details. I wish I had known that there was a tour extension available to the house of mysteries. Guide needs to share at the end of the tour on how to find the exits to the archaeological park.”

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From Naples: Amalfi Coast & Pompeii Small Group Tour

2.Amalfi Coast & Pompeii Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,135 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $96

Go from Naples to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in one long day, with guided ruins, cathedral time, and limoncello tasting included.

“Fernando did really well with our tour in Pompeii. Pompeii is beautiful. The driver and the tour guide in the bus were very good. The lunch in Amalfi was delicious. I really care much about Amalfi. It’s crowded and not much to see.”

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From Naples: Skip the Line Pompeii Guided Tour – Small Group

3.Skip the Line Pompeii Guided Tour – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 768 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Small-group Pompeii tour from Naples with pickup, skip-the-line entry, a 2-hour guide, and classic sites like the Roman Forum and brothel.

“We enjoyed an efficient transfer from the ship to Pompeii. Our guide was excellent - but very tough to understand due to a strong accent. The tour was fabulous and information was detailed and excellent.”

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Sharing Tour of Pompeii

4.Sharing Tour of Pompeii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 487 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

A 2.5-hour Pompeii sharing-style tour with pickup options, English guide, and mobile ticket. See a temple, Casa dei Vettii, and the lupanari.

“try to get directly to the tour operators' than you will have less a chance to get "confirmed but not guaranteed"?!”

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Pompeii: Small-Group Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

5.Small-Group Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 386 reviews

Small-group Pompeii tour with skip-the-line access. See amphitheater, House of the Faun, Apollo, forums, casts, and mosaics in 2 hours.

“caterina was very knowleadgeable and nice. She answer all of our questions”

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Pompeii Skip-the-Line Entry Small Group Guided Tour

6.Pompeii Skip-the-Line Entry Small Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Pompeii small-group guided tour with skip-the-line entry and mobile tickets. See Forum, baths and more, learn Roman daily life in 2 hours.

“Easy to book online, reasonable price, communication on meeting location was good. Our guide was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Small Group Guided Pompeii Tour from Positano

7.Small Group Guided Pompeii Tour from Positano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $180

Small-group Pompeii tour from Positano with hotel pickup, skip-the-line entry, and a guided 79 AD ruins route with photo time.

“Would definitely recommend this. This tour was nice and pickup was very close to the hotel. Keep in mind most hotels in Positano cannot be reached by car so I reached out to the operator a few days ahead and asked about the pick up location and it was as close to the hotel as one could get on the road. We were picked up shortly before 8am and drove to Pompei along with 6 other guests. Once at Pompei we were introduced to our tour guide and skipped the line and entered right into the the archeological site. Our guide did a good job pointing out important sights and…”

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Herculaneum – Small Group Tour

8.Herculaneum – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Small-group Herculaneum tour from Naples: in 2 hours see private houses, baths, shops and the preserved boat at the seafront with an English guide.

“Learning about the history of Herculaneum was very interesting. Seeing the site in person was awesome. The only thing that was not enjoyable was the extremely hot and humid weather at the end of July.”

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Pompeii and Naples from Rome: Small Group Day Tour with Lunch

9.Pompeii and Naples from Rome: Small Group Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $280

Rome to Pompeii and Naples in one day with hotel pickup, skip-the-line ruins, organic-farm lunch and wine tasting, and a Naples walk.

“The experience was excellent. It was great to have such easy pick up and drop off at all the sites. Our guide Maria was extremely informative and friendly. She shared so much about Pompei and Naples. She made sure we saw all the highlights. And she was so patient. Nothing felt rushed. The guide at Pompei, Romano, was superb. He made the experience come alive! His knowledge of the history was extraordinary and he told fantastic stories. This was the best way to see Pompei and Naples in a day. The winery was great as well! Unique wines and friendly host. A first rate experience all around!”

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Small-Group Full-Day Pompeii, Positano and Amalfi Coast from Rome

10.Small-Group Full-Day Pompeii, Positano and Amalfi Coast from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 101 reviews · from $196

Small-group full day from Rome to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, with Positano free time and round-trip hotel pickup included.

“I traveled on this tour in March, 2024, with a group of friends. From reading the tour description and other reviews, I had a fairly good idea what I was getting into. This is NOT a guided tour!! This is a driver escorting you to Pompeii, the Amalfi CoRead more”

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Pompeii Small Group Tour – Tickets Included

11.Pompeii Small Group Tour – Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Small-group Pompeii guided tour with skip-the-line tickets, optional Naples pickup, and an archaeologist guide explaining life in AD 79.

“Great tour to see all the highlights of Pompeii. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. She gave plenty of time for the group to get photos and take their time. Would highly recommend”

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Pompeii Small Group Tour – Tickets Included

12.Pompeii Small Group Tour – Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 72 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $48

A small-group guided walk through Pompeii with entry tickets included, led by expert archaeologist guides in a focused 2-hour route.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgable. We did have difficulty finding the meeting spot, signage was poor but were able to contact the guide who responded quickly. It was an amazing experience.”

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Naples: Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip – Small Group Tour

13.Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · from $160

Small-group Naples day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum with guided skip-the-line entry, lunch option, and a winery stop.

“Lello Paola and Carmen made this a special day. Insightful and educational. Lunch was a set menu and fairly entry level, but sufficient. The tours of Pompeii and Herculean were outstanding and worth every footstep. To be honest they were a little rushed and worthy of a day at each site for the truly entrepid explorer. Well worth the asking price.”

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Amalfi Coast: Pompei & Vesuvius small group with Skip the line tickets

14.Amalfi Coast: Pompei & Vesuvius small group with Skip the line tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $162

Small-group day trip from Positano to Pompeii and Vesuvius with skip-the-line tickets, an English guide, and crater views.

“Going inside the restored buildings and imagining the life the community had before it was buried as well as peering into the crater of the volcano”

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Pompeii and Vesuvius Small Group Tour from Sorrento

15.Pompeii and Vesuvius Small Group Tour from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $203

Pompeii and Vesuvius from Sorrento in a small group: skip-the-line tickets, a guided Pompeii walk, and a steep hike to the crater.

“It is an interesting and educational tour. I have gone twice. Each tour was different. I saw different areas and learned new facts. Be prepared to walk over steps and uneven ground. It may not be for everyone especially babies and anyone with mobility issues.”

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