Askos Tours · Porta Marina Superiore
Three hours in a small group with an archaeologist, from the ancient city to the frescoes of the Villa of the Mysteries. It is the only tour among those we compare with the Pompei+ ticket and the villa in the itinerary.
The tour lasts 3 hours and is led by an archaeologist, in a small group. The languages are six: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German and Portuguese. The price starts from $87 per person and includes the Pompei+ ticket, i.e. the ancient city plus the suburban villas, with the Villa of the Mysteries on the itinerary.
The official Pompei+ costs €25 in 2026; those who already have the Pompei Express for €20 can add the villas route for €8 at the start of the route at Porta Ercolano (source: Park's Hours and Prices page). Official tickets are named and non-refundable. Here you pay for the archaeologist for three hours and a booking that can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before.
The Villa of the Mysteries is outside the walls, along the Street of the Tombs, and the suburban villas route has an earlier last entry: 15:30 in winter, 17:30 in summer. The tour takes place in any weather and the listing states it is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility difficulties.
The staff waits for you at the entrance of Porta Marina Superiore, with an «ASKOS TOURS» sign. Bring a document.
It starts from the public heart of the city: the Basilica, the Civic Forum, and the Temple of Apollo, with the Forum Baths.
House of the Tragic Poet, House of the Vettii, House of the Faun, House of Menander, the Lupanar, and the Large Theatre.
It goes out towards the suburban villas up to the Villa of the Mysteries, where the archaeologist explains the frescoes.
The order and stops may change: some houses have their own opening hours or remain closed for work.
★★★★★Camillo was a brilliant and very knowledgeable guide.
★★★★★A very nice visit with an excellent guide, Grazia. Knowledgeable and engaging.
★★★★★A superb tour. A very pleasant, passionate and witty live guide.
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Yes. The price includes the Pompei+ ticket, which covers the ancient city and the suburban villas, and the Villa of the Mysteries is the last stop on the itinerary.
Three hours, in a small group. The itinerary may change, but it includes both the ancient city and the Villa of the Mysteries.
In Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, and Portuguese, according to the listing.
At the entrance of Porta Marina Superiore, where the staff holds an «ASKOS TOURS» sign.
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Three hours with an archaeologist and the Pompei+ ticket, up to the frescoes of the Villa of the Mysteries.
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