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Skip the line Private Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour with Local Guide
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Experience the awe-inspiring history of Pompeii and Herculaneum on this skip-the-line private tour with a local guide. Begin your day with a convenient pick-up from Sorrento and travel to Pompeii, where you'll walk through the alleys of this ancient town and explore its well-preserved ruins. Take your time to soak in the atmosphere and imagine life in this bustling Roman city. After free time for lunch, continue to Herculaneum, a beautifully preserved site buried under mud and lava. Marvel at the well-preserved buildings and artifacts, gaining insights into the daily life of the Roman elite. After a day of exploration, return to Sorrento, filled with a newfound appreciation for the history and culture of these ancient sites. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Admission Included
8
hours
Suitable for
1-7
Participants
Private Tour
Guided Experience
Skip the line access to Pompeii and Herculaneum
Walking through the alleys of ancient Pompeii
Exploring the well-preserved ruins of Herculaneum
Visiting the famous Lupanar brothel in Pompeii
Admiring the ancient wooden boat recovered from the beach
Private transportation
Highway tolls, car fuel and parking
Pick up and drop-off from your hotel in Sorrento area
2 hours private guided tour in Pompei
Skip the line entrance tickets in Pompeii and Herculaneum
Official guide
2 hours private guided tour in Herculaneum
Food and drinks
Popular Hotels Closeby
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Introduction
Looking to immerse yourself in ancient history and experience the fascinating ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum? Look no further than the Skip the Line Private Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour with a Local Guide. This tour offers an unforgettable day in the Vesuvian Area, exploring the mesmerizing archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
What to expect?
During this tour, you can anticipate an enriching and educational experience, delving into the captivating history of these ancient cities. With a professional local guide by your side, you will gain deep insights into the lives of the people who once inhabited Pompeii and Herculaneum. Learn about the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. that buried these towns and preserved them for centuries.
Who is this for?
This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and curious travelers of all ages. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a family, this tour offers something for everyone. The local guide will tailor the experience to suit your interests and ensure an engaging and informative journey through time.
Why book this?
Booking the Skip the Line Private Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour offers you the opportunity to discover these iconic archaeological sites in the most convenient and efficient way. By skipping the long lines, you can maximize your time exploring the ruins and truly absorb the rich history and cultural significance of these ancient cities. With a knowledgeable local guide, you will gain unique insights and stories that are not found in guidebooks.
Good to know
It is important to note that this tour includes a total duration of 480 minutes, allowing you ample time to explore both Pompeii and Herculaneum. Lunch breaks are also provided, giving you time to recharge and savor local Italian cuisine. Additionally, the meeting point for this tour is conveniently located near the Bar Fauno in Sorrento, making it easily accessible for travelers.
Reviews
Past travelers have praised the Skip the Line Private Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour for its informative and engaging nature. They have expressed their appreciation for the knowledgeable local guides who brought the ruins to life with their captivating storytelling. Visitors were delighted with the opportunity to explore both Pompeii and Herculaneum, with many noting that the preserved state of the ruins was truly awe-inspiring. Overall, reviews indicate high satisfaction, making this tour a must-do for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
How long before the event do I need to book?
You can book at any time before the event
Vouchers accepted in the following formats
Mobile
Is an adult required for the booking?
At least one adult or senior required per booking
In case you don't need the pick up, you will meet the driver by the entrance of "Gray Line - IAMME IA!" office located behind the statue of Torquato Tasso, nearby the Bar Fauno, next to the Fattoria Terranova shop.
We suggest to arrive at meeting point 10 minutes prior to the departure.
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.
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Basilica
The Basilica, with its extension of 1,500 square meters, was the most sumptuous building of the Forum, and its space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice.
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Forum
The Civil Forum is the core of daily life of the city and is the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets, as well as the main places of citizen worship.
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Lupanar
The Lupanar of Pompeii is the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii. It is of particular interest for the erotic paintings on its walls. Lupanar is Latin for "brothel". The Pompeii lupanar is also known as Lupanare Grande.
The prostitutes in the brothel were mostly Greek and Oriental slaves who were paid between two and eight Asses (a glass of wine cost one As) for their services.
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Tempio di Giove Capitolino
The Temple of Jupiter dominates the north side of the Forum, with Mount Vesuvius scenically rising behind. When the colony was founded (80 BC), the temple underwent a radical renovation and became a real Capitolium with the three cult statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, which looked like those of the Capitolium in Rome, placed on a high base so as to make them visible to whoever passed in the Forum square.
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Casa del Fauno
The House of the Faun (Italian: Casa del Fauno), built during the 2nd century BC, was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii, Italy, and housed many great pieces of art. It is one of the most luxurious aristocratic houses from the Roman republic, and reflects this period better than most archaeological evidence found even in Rome itself.
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Macellum
The Macellum consists of a tuff quadriporticus with a hall for worship in an elevated position on the eastern side, in line with the entrance. The copies of two marble statues, a female and a male armed, are found on the niches of the side wall, together with the fragment of a larger statue, probably pertaining to an emperor, Titus or Vespasian, indicating how this area was intended for the imperial cult. To its left is a room for meetings of a sacred board and to the right a large room with a masonry counter perhaps for fish to be sold.
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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD. Its ruins are located in the comune of Ercolano.
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College of the Augustales
It is thought that the building was a centre of the cult of the Emperor Augustus and the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium (or possibly even the local curia).
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Central Thermae
The "thermae" were the city's public baths. There were relatively few private baths and these were limited to the most well-to-do families, given that the latter were the only ones who could afford to build rooms suited to the purpose.
The thermal bath buildings were divided into two sections: one reserved for women and one reserved for men. Each of these contained a series of rooms with different functions:
changing room
cold bath room
tepid bath room
hot bath room
all well preserved from the passing of the years
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Casa dei Cervi
The Casa dei Cervi is an imposing example of a Roman noble family's house that, before the volcanic mud slide, boasted a seafront address. Constructed around a central courtyard, the two-storey villa contains murals and some beautiful still-life paintings.
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House of the Skeleton
The House of the Skeleton probably the aggregation of three smaller buildings, derives its name from the discovery of human remains in a second floor room in 1831.
Some inhabitants shut themselves in their homes and they died there either by suffocation or because of the extreme heat of the gases which hit the town.
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Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
The Partem Domus Lignea, owes its name to a folding wooden door discovered here; it was used to separate the atrium from the tablinium (the studio of the owner).
In front of the façade it's still possible to admire the benches where the clientes waited to be received from the host.
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Salone della Barca di Ercolano
After the Eruption of the Volcano Vesuvius, many inhabitants fled for their lives reaching the beach.
The men tried to protect women and children, but the fury of the Volcano was unstoppable and the waves, the sand and the lava destroyed the little port and the beach.
The wooden boat, recovered from the ancient beach, was covered with a resinous material, which preserved it perfectly, and in 1982 it was bring back to lifeand put back in the right position, so travellers can admire it.
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Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
(7)
5(7)
Jeanette_P
An amazing trip. Our tour Guide Connie was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting and a memorable experience. The tour was expensive but worth every penny.
My only criticism is that water should have been provided to us.
Melinda_H
What an incredible day! Hugo (Ugo) was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable of both Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Thomas_S
Nella with Travel, Etc provided us with an excellent full day tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum. We departed from Sorrento with a group of about 20. We weren’t sure about touring with a group but it worked out great. Nella was very knowledgeable about both sites and we came away feeling very satisfied with the content of the tour. We stopped for lunch between sites at a convenient restaurant, which provided a welcomed break. Definitely a good value for a full day tour.
Salvatore C
This is a must do for anyone going to the area. Great local guide full of information and knowledge.
wetravel8872
Carmela our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We had the convenience of being picked up close to our accomodation. There was just the right balance of walking and stopping at places of interest. The day was intersected by a delicious lunch. A great day had by all our family. I would highly recommend to others. But choose a cooler day!!
annesuddards
Really good trip and a very interesting place. Whilst in the area this is a place you need to go to as the memory will stay with you but would not feel the need to go again
gustavoadolfop659
Andrea, the tour guide with excellent charisma and always ready to help, it is true, there are no lines to enter and they give you radios so you can listen to the tour guide all the time. Don't forget to bring an umbrella and a jacket to protect yourself from the wind (suitable for this time of year).
NOTE: Book the tour from Colombia through desparar.com, it's easier......impossible.
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2024-04-24 14:28
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