Pompeii tour with archaeologist

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1. The guide will illustrate the Forum and the history of Pompeii from its origins to the dramatic eruption of 79 AD.

   15 min

2. The guide will illustrate the Granaries of the Forum and the finds (amphorae, sculptures, inscriptions, etc.) contained therein, in particular the plaster casts of the victims of the eruption.

   10 min

3. The guide will explain the functions of the Basilica, one of the most spectacular and monumental buildings in Pompeii.

   15 min

4. The guide will illustrate the temple of Apollo, a building rich in original finds including sculptures, altar, fountain, inscriptions, columns and Roman sundial, an extraordinary example of ancient religious architecture.

   15 min

5. The guide will explain this ancient gateway to the city and the surrounding area.

   5 min

6. The guide will illustrate the famous mosaic of the Cave Canem placed at the entrance of the magnificent House of the Tragic Poet.

   10 min

7. The guide will illustrate the history of the largest house in Pompeii, the House of the Faun, where the most famous masterpieces of ancient art were found, the wonderful bronze sculpture of the dancing Faun and the gigantic and spectacular Mosaic of the Battle of Alexander, composed of more than a million extraordinary tiny colored tiles.

   15 min

8. The guide will illustrate a Thermopolium, one of the best preserved examples of fast-food from antiquity, describing the social life and nutrition of the ancient Pompeians.

   10 min

9. The guide will illustrate the temple of Vespasian, also known as the temple of Genius Augusti, and will illustrate the importance of the Roman imperial cult.

   10 min

10. The guide will illustrate the famous Via dell'Abbondanza, the road network as well as the urban plan of Pompeii.

    10 min

11. The guide will illustrate the wonderful Theater District of Pompeii which includes some of the best preserved theaters of antiquity, namely the Teatro Grande and the Teatro Piccolo as well as the Quadriportico dei Teatri.

    10 min

12. The guide will illustrate the remains of the oldest temple in Pompeii, the Doric Temple as well as the so-called Triangular Forum.

    5 min

Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

Avis

Les notes proviennent de 26 avis recueillis par notre partenaire de réservation. Ce sont les mots des voyageurs, dans l’ordre où ils ont été écrits — jamais réorganisés pour flatter l’expérience.

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How it compares in Pompeii

• Its from-price is 80% below the median of the 718 experiences we list in Pompeii.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 141 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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