Pompeii Private Tour: Skip-the-Line & Guide from Sorrento

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Sorrento (Pass by)

  Your experience begins with a private pickup from your accommodation. Meet your professional driver and travel comfortably in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle towards the ancient city of Pompeii.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Pompeii Archaeological Park

  Enjoy a seamless entry with your skip-the-line tickets. Once inside, your private licensed guide will lead you through the ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage site, bringing the history of the 79 AD eruption to life.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Visit the center of ancient Pompeii's public life. Surrounded by majestic temples and administrative buildings, you will admire the stunning view of Mount Vesuvius looming in the background.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Macellum

  Discover the city's main food market. Admire the well-preserved frescoes and learn about Roman trade and diet as you explore the stalls where fresh meat and fish were once sold.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Dominating the north side of the Forum, this temple was the city's main center of worship. Your guide will explain its significance as a symbol of Roman power and the "Capitoline Triad" (Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva).

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Basilica (Pass by)

  You will pass by the remains of the city's ancient law courts and center of business. This imposing structure illustrates the architectural grandeur and the legal history of the Roman Empire.

  Admission ticket free
• 5
  Casa del Fauno

  Step inside one of the largest and most impressive private residences of the ancient world. Your guide will show you the famous dancing faun statue and the site of the Alexander Mosaic, explaining the immense wealth and social status of the family who lived here.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Via dell’Abbondanza (Pass by)

  Walk along the most important and lively street of ancient Pompeii. As you pass by, you will see the remains of ancient shops, workshops, and snack bars (thermopolia), while your guide describes the bustling daily life of the city's inhabitants.

  Admission ticket free
• 6
  Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

  Explore the oldest thermal complex in Pompeii. Step inside to see the beautifully preserved sections, including the gym, the swimming pool, and the dressing rooms with their original stucco decorations. Your guide will explain the sophisticated Roman heating system and the social importance of the bathing ritual.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Lupanar

  Step inside the most famous ancient brothel in Pompeii. Your private guide will lead you through the rooms to admire the well-preserved erotic frescoes, explaining the unique social customs, the daily lives of those who worked there, and the fascinating history behind the graffiti found on the walls.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Teatro Grande

  Step into the grand arena where ancient Romans enjoyed comedies and tragedies. This impressive horseshoe-shaped theater, built into a natural slope, offers a unique look at the city's cultural life and incredible acoustics. You will have the chance to walk through the tiers of seating and imagine the atmosphere of a performance from 2,000 years ago.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• (Pass by)

  At the end of your private walking tour, your guide will personally escort you back to the meeting point to reunite with your professional driver. You will then enjoy a relaxing return journey to Sorrento, where you will be dropped off directly at your accommodation or a central location of your choice.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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