Discover Pompeii with an Expert Archaeologist

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Pompeii, Italy

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the ancient city of Pompeii with a guided tour led by an archaeologist. Explore the famous excavations while listening to fascinating stories about life before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Enter through the Porta Marina Superiore, one of the seven ancient gates, and walk the main streets toward the Forum, once the political and social heart of the city. Visit major highlights including the Basilica, Thermal Baths, Temples, Bakery, Great Theater, House of the Vettii, and the Lupanar. See plaster casts, mosaics, and frescoes up close, and enjoy the option to stay inside the archaeological site after the tour to explore more on your own.

✔ Explore Pompeii with an expert archaeological guide
✔ Visit the Forum, Basilica, Thermal Baths, Temples & Great Theater
✔ See mosaics, frescoes, plaster casts & the House of the Vettii
✔ Discover the Lupanar and its preserved details
✔ Stay inside the site after the tour to explore longer

What's Included

Freedom to explore the archeological site on your own after the tour
Headsets for listening to the guide (available for groups of 16 or more)
Guided Tour by an Archeologist
Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket to Pompei Express
Meals and beverages
Transportation
Personal expenses
Visit to Villa of the Mysteries.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions. -Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour may start at several locations, including Via Villa dei Misteri 2, Via Roma 101, Via Villa dei Misteri 3, and Hortus Restaurant & Garden Bar.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Pompeii Archaeological Park

    Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with an expert archaeologist and discover the city preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Enter through one of Pompeii’s seven ancient gates and start walking the main streets.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Learn about the religious practices and the temple’s role in Pompeii.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Explore the civic and social heart of the city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Discover the spiritual significance of this ancient Roman temple.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Basilica

    Visit the business and legal hub, seeing its architecture and public function.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Admire mosaics, frescoes, and get insight into daily life in Pompeii.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Explore the thermal baths and learn about Roman social routines.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Lupanar

    See Pompeii’s famous brothel, preserved stone beds, and frescoes.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10

    Discover one of Pompeii’s grandest residences with artistic treasures.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Teatro Grande

    Explore the city’s entertainment venue for drama and performances.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 12

    End at this richly decorated home, learning about Roman domestic life.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    At the end of the tour you may be dropped off at any of the following points — Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Via Roma 101, Scavi di Oplontis (Villa Poppea), or Villa dei Misteri. Please be aware that the itinerary is only an example and may vary.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring a valid passport or identification card; a photocopy is also acceptable.
  • Smoking, luggage or large bags, and mobility scooters are not permitted on this tour.
  • This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments due to steps, ramps, and some steep climbs.
  • There may be slight variations in the itinerary due to overcrowding or temporary closure
Supplied by Chao Rome Tour

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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