Overview
Do you want to see the ruins of Pompeii? Do you want to visit corners of the city where tourists don't arrive? Explore the ancient city, its ruins and take a trip back in time.
From there looking at the volcano, the Mt. Vesuvius, we will pass through the Antiquarium, where I will show you the objects found during the last excavations, such as the coin that changed the date of the eruption.
Continuing we will pass through the Basilica, the Forum with the market and the main Temples ... we will walk through the decumanus major.
We will explore some of the most beautiful homes.
The visit will continue through stores and shops, roman restaurants, a visit to the famous bodies, Theatre, Gladiators' Barracks.
PLEASE NOTE: Entrance fees to the archaeological park are NOT included, but we send a link to purchase them online between the afternoon before the tour and the morning itself, so don't worry!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
the afternoon before the tour, we will send a link to buy entrance tickets online
Tickets are NOT included, but we provide a link for the skip the line tickets
Authorized Tour Guide experts in Archaeology
Admission tickets to Pompeii Park (18 euro per adult; free under 18 years old)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting for guests at Porta Marina Superiore in front of "HORTUS BAR" with a sign "POMPEI VIP". The meeting point is 50mt from the train station "Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
VIATOR TICKET means the slot to join the guided tour.
Once you are at the meeting point, you need to buy separately the ENTRANCE TICKET for the archaeological park of Pompeii.
What to expect
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Pompeii Archaeological Park
10 min
Porta Marina Superiore: the guide will be waiting for you outside the archaeological park with the sign “Pompeii Vip”.
It forms the western entrance to the city and the name "Marina" comes from the fact that the outgoing road led to the sea. -
Tempio di Venere
10 min
Temple of Venus: temple dedicated to Venus, patron goddess of Pompeii
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Basilica
10 min
Basilica: was the most lavish building in the Forum, and served as a space for the management of business and the administration of justice
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Temple of Apollo
10 min
The Sanctuary of Apollo: it is among the oldest of Pompeii's places of worship, built at a strategic point along the street that led up from Porta Marina to the public heart of the city
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Foro de Pompeya
10 min
Forum - Main Square: it represents the center of the city's daily life
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Tempio di Giove Capitolino
10 min
The Temple of Jupiter: it dominates the northern side of the Forum, and behind it rises scenically Vesuvius
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Macellum
10 min
Macellum: it was a monumental building used for the sale of food and daily consumer products.
Here is possible to see some Plaster Casts - BODIES (the archaeological method to find the ancient bodies as they were at the moment of the eruption) -
Terme del Foro
10 min
Forum Baths: they are one of the best-preserved elements of the city. Female and male parts had separate entrances.
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Termopolio di Vetuzio Placido
10 min
Thermopolium: it was an old diner, a place of refreshment for the inhabitants
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Casa del Fauno
10 min
House of the Faun: This is one of the largest houses in Pompeii; the sidewalk bears the welcome inscription (HAVE) in Latin;
House of the Vettii:The house, among the richest and most famous in Pompeii, is placed under the protection of Priapus god of prosperity,
Both are subject to seasonal openings and closings -
Via dell’Abbondanza
10 min
Via Dell'Abbondanza: it was the ancient main street (decumanus maximus) of ancient Pompeii
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Teatro Grande
10 min
Theater: Comedies and tragedies in the Greco-Roman tradition were performed in the theater
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- We provide a link where you can purchase a skip the line ticket safety and fast
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about PompeiI Exclusive Tour with your Archaeologist in a Small Group
Can I cancel PompeiI Exclusive Tour with your Archaeologist in a Small Group for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
The guide will be waiting for guests at Porta Marina Superiore in front of "HORTUS BAR" with a sign "POMPEI VIP".
What's included?
- the afternoon before the tour, we will send a link to buy entrance tickets online
- Tickets are NOT included, but we provide a link for the skip the line tickets
- Authorized Tour Guide experts in Archaeology
What's not included?
- Admission tickets to Pompeii Park (18 euro per adult; free under 18 years old)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Pompeii Archaeological Park, Tempio di Venere, Basilica, Temple of Apollo, Foro de Pompeya, Tempio di Giove Capitolino, Macellum, Terme del Foro.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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