Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour
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Is Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour worth booking?
Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour is a 2-hour experience in Pompeii, Italy, from $62 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 63 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (63)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $62 per person
Put on your augmented reality glasses and enjoy a unique, innovative and engaging tour of the archaeological excavations of Pompeii. Enter a different era and discover what Pompeii was like before the eruption of Vesuviu
What you get
About this experience
Put on your augmented reality glasses and enjoy a unique, innovative and engaging tour of the archaeological excavations of Pompeii. Enter a different era and discover what Pompeii was like before the eruption of Vesuvius through augmented reality. Meet the Tour Assistant to learn the itinerary and easily find out how to use the glasses. All routes and reconstructions have been developed by a team of archaeologists and experts to show you how life was in Pompeii before the eruption. Your Tour Assistant will accompany and assist you throughout the tour. The glasses create holograms superimposed on the existing ruins, and show you what the most significant temples, houses, squares, theaters and buildings looked like before the eruption of 79 AD. (augmented reality) compared to today (reality). Walk among the ruins with your small group, and remember that our tour is suitable for people of all ages!
What's included
Included
- Freedom to independently explore the archaeological site after the tour
- Entrance ticket
- Audio registrato in 6 lingue
- AR Glasses
- Tour Assistant
What you'll see and do
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
Our tour assistant will wait for you at the entrance of the archaeological park and will lead you along the main route where you will be able to see Pompeii as it was in the past and as it is today thanks to our 3D glasses with augmented reality.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Pompeii
Piazza Esedra, near the Vittoria Coffee Shop. It is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Piazza Esedra, near the Vittoria Coffee Shop. It is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- AR Tour
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Once the tour is over and the augmented reality glasses are returned, it is possible to stay in the archaeological park and explore the site independently.
- The tour will take place regardless of weather conditions, so it is advisable to dress appropriately.
- This is a walking tour, make sure you have comfortable shoes.
- Children under 8 years of age can enter the park with a standard ticket, but cannot use the 3D technology.
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
- Participants who wear prescription glasses can also comfortably use the augmented reality (AR) glasses.
- If you're running late and expect to arrive after the scheduled departure time, please contact us.
- The suburban villas, including the Villa of the Mysteries, are not included in the tour.
- If you are running late, we will wait for up to 5 minutes. After that, the tour will start to avoid delaying the other participants.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 63 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
63 verified traveler reviews for Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best day in Pompeii!!!
Great Experience!!! The guide was very nice and answered all of our questions (even our dumb ones). They had a great knowledge and appreciation of Pompeii but also gave us a local appreciation which we could not get from any normal tour. The AR experience was excellent and gave us a better understanding of Pompeii. While also allowing us to better see the city the way it was before the big boom. Overall one of our best experiences in Italy!!
via Tripadvisor
Try another guide
I would skip this one. Compared to other tours we’ve had this guide was unenthusiastic and spoke with back to the group for much of the time. He also didn’t keep track of the group and just moved forward. We missed half the tour as we couldn’t find him. The glasses were ok, 1 minute created snippets at various locations.
Response from the operator: Richard, we are sorry that you did not enjoy the experience. Pompeii is a very complex context and you run the risk of getting distracted and lost if you do not follow the group closely. Thank you very much for your feedback and we will make good use of it by introducing additional measures to improve the logistics aspect. I also understand that you did not do the whole experience and therefore some stops of the tour were missed. If still you want, you will be our guest on one of our next tours to Pompeii Herculaneum or Naples. Thanks, Luigi
via Viator
VR Virtual Tour Review Other Than Expected
VR Virtual Tour Review Other Than Expected!! 955792040 This review has no reflection on our guide! The 3d tour was totally disappointing that it was not a full narrated tour as we only used the glasses 5 times in a 3 hour tour!! We spent our entire three hour tour not knowing exactly the history of what we were seeing unless we asked or called the guide back to a specific spot. Definitely not worth the cost per our group of 11. Pro - great guide - patiently answered our many questions - took us off the beaten path to uncrowded roads - 3d virtual glasses easy to use - the visuals were nice Cons - guide needed to speak louder so those in back could hear - the virtual audio tour needed more information beyond the Vr portions - the VR was more of video. it really didnt orient to the background - 7 of the 11 returned audio and glasses in early prefering to listen to the guide. Overall nice, but left us all disappointed!!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. We would like to clarify a few points about your experience: First and foremost, it was an augmented reality tour, not a virtual tour. Our guide confirmed that you visited at least 9 stops and responded to your specific request to see the House of the Vettii, even though this meant deviating from the planned route. Unfortunately, the day was very hot, which made the tour more tiring. Our tour leader reported that only 2 people chose to return the glasses. We are pleased that you appreciated the patience of the guide and the answers to your questions, as well as the use of the 3D glasses and the visual effects. However, we are sorry that you found the tour less engaging than expected. We will definitely consider your suggestions to improve the audio. Thank you again for your feedback, which helps us continuously improve our services.
via Viator
No tour guide with mediocre images of a few spots in Pompeii
This has been a really sad experience for me and for my family. From the beginning, the tour started by the tour "operator" having another person with him to "train him". He talked to the other guy more than he talked to us. Unfortunately for him, I understood more italian than he thought. At one point I overheard him call me a really bad name. I confronted him about it, but of course he denied it. This is not the worst part of the tour because despite this, my family chose to continue the tour. The glasses had very mediocre graphics of certain places during a very partial tour to say the least. The recordings that accompanied the "images" of what Pompeii looked like before eruption pretty much just talked about us "imagining" ourselves smelling the fresh focaccia at the market or telling us how lucky we are to be in a certain space. Not informative at all. Please be aware that there is no tour guide on this tour. He is just there to operate the glasses. He did ask if we had any questions, but when asked the simplest of questions he did not have an answer and just followed with "if you have any other questions let me know". I've taken many tours all around Italy, and I have to say this was by far the worst tour I've ever taken. I did read in the details before booking that there isn't a professional tour guide, but this angry guy took it to another level. He was not interested in being there at all and just talked to the "trainee" about his issues. I feel sorry for the other guy for being trained by this dude. Overall, a horrible experience. Two thumbs down.
Response from the operator: Dear Customer, I am very sorry to hear about your negative experience. I would like to clarify a few important points. It is true that during the tour, our assistant was also training a new colleague. However, we want to assure you that this did not detract from the attention and assistance provided to our guests. Regarding the accusation of using offensive language, it appears there was a misunderstanding between Italian and English, for which I deeply apologize. We have looked into the matter, and I can assure you there was no intention of being disrespectful. Additionally, our tour assistant informed us that some guests were not particularly interested in the tour, preferring to take photos rather than listen to the explanations provided. This may have contributed to a different perception of the experience. I would also like to highlight that the audioguides provided during the tour offer all the necessary information about the sites, ensuring a comprehensive and informative experience. Lastly, I would like to highlight that it is clearly stated in the tour description that the assistant is not a professional tour guide but is there to operate the glasses and support the participants.
via Viator
Pompeii was a memorable experience
Overall, this was a great experience. We had a wonderful tour guide, who was very knowledgeable, passionate about Pompeii and friendly. Using 3D technology to see renderings of the past was helpful, although the headset around your neck for the duration of the tour is a bit tiring. With that said, we would def use the same tour again. Thank you so much!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 22
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Pompeii.
How much does Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour cost?
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Prices start at $62 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Pompeii usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Pompeii is not rushed.
Is Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 63 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Pompeii, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour?
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Around 22 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Pompeii can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Pompeii and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Pompeii: Entry Ticket with AR Glasses & 3D Ancient City Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Pompeii within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Pompeii?
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On Outty we rank every Pompeii experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Premium Minivan Trip from Rome: Pompeii Tour & Lunch in Sorrento, Skip the Line Guided Tour of Pompeii Led by an Archaeologist, Explore Pompeii with an Archaeologist. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Pompeii?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Pompeii?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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