Pompeii tour with archaeologist

Pompei, IT
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Highlights

  • Professional archaeologist guide with over 20 years of experience
  • In-depth explanation of Pompeii's history and the eruption of 79 AD
  • Visit to Granaries of the Forum and plaster casts of eruption victims
  • Exploration of the Temple of Apollo and its original finds
  • Chance to see the famous Mosaic of the Battle of Alexander in the House of the Faun

Meeting Point

Circumvesuviana exit "Pompei Scavi Villa Misteri"

Meeting point

80045 Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples , Italy

End point

End Point

The tour ends at the Pompeii Forum so visitors, if they want, can stay inside the excavations and see more on their own

Meeting point

Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei NA , Italy

End point

What to expect

1

Foro di Pompei

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

Duration 15 minutes
2

Granai del Foro

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.

Duration 10 minutes
3

Pompei La Basilica

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

Duration 15 minutes
4

Temple of Apollo

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.

Duration 15 minutes
5

Hotel Vittoria

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

Duration 5 minutes
6

Pompei Il Mosaico "cave Canem"

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

Duration 10 minutes
7

Casa del Fauno

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.

Duration 15 minutes
8

Thermopolium Regio VI, Insula VIII, 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.

Duration 10 minutes
9

Temple of Vespasian

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.

Duration 10 minutes
10

Via dell’Abbondanza

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

Duration 10 minutes
11

Teatro Grande

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.

Duration 10 minutes
12

Doric Temple

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

Duration 5 minutes
13

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

The guide will illustrate an extraordinary example of an ancient thermal building, the Stabian Baths of Pompeii.

Duration 10 minutes
14

Lupanar

the guide will illustrate the most spectacular example of ancient brothel, the Lupanare, very famous for the exceptional state of conservation of the bedrooms and the erotic frescoes depicting various amorous positions.

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Pina Esposito

What our experts say

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    Consider visiting nearby Herculaneum.
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    Enjoy gelato at Gelateria La Dolce Vita.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Plan for the weather; sunblock is key.
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    Stay after the tour to explore more.

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