Private Tour of Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius from Naples

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Naples (Pass by)

  Your private journey begins with door-to-door pickup from your hotel in Naples.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Pompeii Archaeological Park

  Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region, near the coast of the Bay of Naples. Once a thriving and sophisticated Roman city, Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The preserved site features excavated ruins of streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Foro de Pompeya

  The Forum was the beating heart of Pompeii, serving as the city's main piazza and the center of all political, religious, and economic life. Surrounded by a majestic two-story colonnade, this vast open space was strictly pedestrian and hosted the city's most important public buildings, including the Basilica and the Temple of Jupiter. Framed by the dramatic silhouette of Mount Vesuvius in the background, it remains the most iconic spot in the ruins, where citizens once gathered for elections, markets, and sacred sacrifices

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Tempio di Giove Capitolino

  The Temple of Jupiter, Capitolium, or Temple of the Capitoline Triad was a temple in Roman Pompeii, at the north end of its forum.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Macellum

  The Macellum was Pompeii’s central covered market, located in the northeast corner of the Forum. This bustling commercial complex specialized in the sale of meat and fish, featuring a circular tholos in the center where fish were cleaned and sold. The surrounding portico housed various shops, while the walls are decorated with elegant Fourth Style frescoes depicting mythological scenes and local food products, illustrating the high quality of Mediterranean life before the eruption.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Via dell’Abbondanza

  Via dell'Abbondanza is the main commercial artery of Pompeii, stretching from the Forum to the Sarno Gate. As the city's longest thoroughfare, it offers a vivid glimpse into ancient daily life through its well-preserved shops, workshops, and vibrant electoral graffiti. Walking its basalt stones today, you can still see the iconic raised stepping stones and grand facades that once defined the heartbeat of this Roman city.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

  The Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) are the oldest and largest public bathing complex in Pompeii, located at the intersection of Via dell'Abbondanza. They represent a masterpiece of Roman engineering, featuring a sophisticated underfloor heating system known as a hypocaust and distinct sections for men and women. Visitors can still admire the elegant stucco decorations, the open-air gymnasium (palaestra), and the large swimming pool that made this site the ultimate social and wellness hub of the city

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Lupanar

  The Lupanar is the most famous official brothel of Pompeii, located in a narrow side street near the heart of the city. This small, two-story stone building is unique for its purpose-built design, featuring five small rooms on the ground floor with built-in masonry beds. It is world-renowned for its well-preserved erotic frescoes displayed above the doors, which likely served as a visual "menu" of services, and for the hundreds of graffiti left by visitors, providing a raw and fascinating look into the social life and language of ancient Roman plebeians.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Casa del Fauno

  The House of the Faun (Casa del Fauno) is one of the largest and most luxurious private residences in Pompeii, occupying an entire city block. Named after the iconic bronze statue of a dancing faun found in its main atrium, the house is a masterpiece of Roman architecture and Hellenistic influence. It is most famous for housing the magnificent Alexander Mosaic, which depicts the battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia. With its two peristyle gardens and intricate floor mosaics, it remains a powerful symbol of the immense wealth and sophisticated taste of the city's elite.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 9
  Teatro Grande

  The Teatro Grande is a majestic horseshoe-shaped auditorium built into a natural hillside, designed to hold roughly 5,000 spectators. Dating back to the 2nd century BC, it was the first Greek-style stone theater in Pompeii and served as the city's primary venue for comedies, tragedies, and pantomimes. The theater features a grand tiered seating area and a large stage background (scenae frons), offering a spectacular look at how the Roman elite and commoners alike enjoyed large-scale public entertainment.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 10
  Basilica

  The Basilica is one of the most significant buildings in Pompeii, located at the southwest corner of the Forum. Constructed in the 2nd century BC, it served as the city’s primary center for legal and commercial activities, acting as both a courthouse and a place for business transactions. Its monumental interior featured a central nave surrounded by towering columns and a raised tribunal where judges presided over hearings. As the oldest building of its kind in the Roman world, it stands as a fundamental example of pre-imperial civic architecture.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 11
  Vesuvius National Park

  A scenic 1-mile hike (approx. 30–40 minutes) to the crater’s edge. The trail winds through volcanic rock and panoramic landscapes, ending with breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples. Peer into the steaming crater and imagine the raw force that once reshaped an entire civilization.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• Naples (Pass by)

  Return to your hotel in Naples by private vehicle

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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