Pompeii Private Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

Take this private Pompeii tour and experience the fascinating history of this one-of-a-kind archaeological sight. There's no other Ancient Roman town in the world that's so well-preserved. With your guide — an archaeology expert — you'll discover all the treasures of this ancient wonder.

See the evidence of a rich culture: beautiful Temples, open-air theaters, Bathhouses, and Grand Villas, decorated in frescoes and mosaics. Find the remains of fast-food places, with wine amphoras still leaning on the counter. You'll be surprised by how similar Ancient Roman life is to our own.

Walk over cobbled streets, with marks from chariots underfoot. Your guide will explain the terrible story of Mount Vesuvius' eruption. After a tour of the beautiful Roman Forum, you'll see the evocative plaster-casts of those who spent their final moments in Pompeii.

Join this Pompeii private tour to get under the skin of the ancient world.

What's Included

Entrance Fees
Skip the Line Priority Entrance
Headsets (when your group exceeds 6+ people)
3-hour Private Licensed Guide
Food and Beverages
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

meeting point: Via Villa dei Misteri 1 in front of the ticket office of the circumvesuviana (named Pompei Scavi) and hold a sign with the logo of Roma Experience.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    Pompeii’s ruins make the best-preserved Roman settlement in the world. Discover the private lives of Pompeii’s townspeople before life was destroyed by the horrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Pompeii’s ruins make the best-preserved Roman settlement in the world. Discover the private lives of Pompeii’s townspeople before life was destroyed by the horrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Some of the highlights to be visted during you private guided tour are: The Theaters of Pompeii Discover the elegant theaters of Pompeii and learn about the lively civic life of Ancient Rome. Here tales from the tragedies and comedies performed here. Grand Roman Villas Get an insight into the private lives of the Ancients by peering into the homes of Pompeii’s wealthiest residents. See intricate mosaics and iridescent frescoes. Main Street Walk up the main streets of Pompeii and see the remnants of the restaurants, bars and launderettes that made this lively center of commerce. The Roman Forum Experience for yourself Pompeii’s iconic Roman Forum. Enjoy all the beauty of this magnificent Ancient Roman ruin. Roman Baths Learn about the importance of ritual bathing in the Ancient Roman Empire and see their spectacular bathhouses – like a super-sized Hammam. The Brothel Find out about the strange proclivities of the Ancient Romans and see some shocking erotic art in Pompeii’s brothel. Plaster Casts of the Dead See the sorrowful citizens of Pompeii, frozen in time after the devastation eruption. Its impossible not to be deeply affected by this evocative memento mori. The Basilica Discover how the Pagan basilica of Pompeii foreshadowed the Christian one – and learn how churches took their design from this Pagan civic space. The Temple of Apollo Enjoy touring the magnificent Temple of the sun-God Apollo. See the best-preserved worship place in Pompeii.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
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