Skip-the-Line Pompeii Archaeological Site with Private Guide
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The destruction and burial of the Roman town settled on the Vesuvius slopes – Pompeii - was caused by the volcanic eruption of the 79AD. The settlement was completely covered by layers of ash and lava, destroyed in all but memory, and only the hard work of the archaeologists has allowed us to bring the ruins back to live. Your guide will lead you into the streets of the ancient town, showing you the gymnasium, the theatres, the old bakeries and the ancestor of what today would be considered a fast food restaurant. You will then see the Isis temple, the house of Menander and the magnificent baths. On your way you will even find the lupanariae - the red-light district - and will end your tour in the Forum – the central square, where politicians used to make their speeches, temples were built, and merchants sold their products. Join this small group tour and feel free to interact with your live guide asking questions and curiosities.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Group Tour
- Professional Guide
- Admission Tickets
What's not
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii. A treat for history lovers, the walking tour covers both Roman ruins and historic artefacts with commentary that's tailored to your interests along the way.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The guide will be waiting for you outside the coffee shop of the Hotel Vittoria in Pompeii.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Loretta's Pompeii and Amalfi Coast
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Pompeii
- Its from-price is 28% above the median of the 718 experiences we list in Pompeii.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 207 of 718.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Pompeii
Pompeii is a Roman town near Naples frozen in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, with streets, villas and frescoes preserved beneath the volcano.
Pompeii was a thriving Roman town when Vesuvius buried it under ash and pumice in AD 79. Excavation, begun in the eighteenth century, has uncovered paved streets with stepping stones, shops, bakeries, bathhouses and the forum. The amphitheatre, among the oldest Roman ones to survive, and the grand House of the Faun show the range of life, and plaster casts of the dead record the final moments of some residents.
Top-ranked sights in Pompeii: Pompeii Archaeological Site, Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane), Via dell’Abbondanza.
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