Private Pompeii Tour with 3D Virtual Reality Headset

4.50

(8 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

The air was warm and a bit dusty when we met our tour assistant just outside the main entrance to Pompeii. No crowds at the ticket booth—skip-the-line entry really does save time. Before heading in, we got a quick five-minute run-through on how to use the 3D virtual reality headsets. I’d never worn one before, so it felt a little odd at first, but the assistant was patient and showed us how to adjust the straps and focus.

Once inside, you’re surrounded by ancient stone streets and crumbling walls. But here’s where it gets wild: you slip on your headset, and suddenly you’re standing in a bustling Roman market or peeking into someone’s home from 2,000 years ago. The headset plays short videos—just a couple minutes each—that re-create what these places looked like before Mount Vesuvius erupted. You can hear voices in Latin mixed with street sounds; there’s even the faint smell of earth if you pay attention. The audio guide is available in six languages, so everyone in our group found something that worked for them.

Our tour assistant led us from spot to spot—temples, shops, even an old theater—but didn’t give historical explanations (they’re not licensed guides). Instead, all the info comes through your headset commentary. It’s actually pretty freeing; you can just wander and look around without feeling rushed. I noticed some local school kids on their own field trip nearby, laughing as they tried to mimic Roman gestures. If you’ve got kids under nine, they can’t use the headset (manufacturer rules), but there’s still plenty for them to see just walking along.