Guided Tours

Pompeii & Oplontis Small-Group Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

Name: Pompeii & Oplontis Small-Group Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
Start: 2025-01-05T10:00:00
End: 2025-01-05T15:00:00
Location: Pompeii ruins

Pompeii ruins with Mount Vesuvius in the background, showcasing ancient architecture and volcanic landscape.

Group exploring ancient Pompeii ruins with Gulf of Naples in the background.

Guide giving tour of the ancient city, Pompeii

Exterior view of Scavi di Oplontis Villa Poppea

Discover the remnants of Pompeii and Oplontis with this intimate small-group guided experience as you explore what life was like for the Romans.

Highlights

Imagine this – just you and 20 other history buffs exploring the meticulously preserved settlements of Pompeii and Oplontis with an archaeologist guide!
With skip-the-line entry, you don’t need to wait to step into the Eumachia Building, a structure with a marble entrance used to worship the Emperor.
Pompeii was preserved under a pall of ash for over 1500 years. Stumble across landmarks like the Amphitheatre of Pompeii which seated 20,000 people.
Choose from guides available in English or Italian. Walk into Villa Poppaea – a luxurious villa that housed Sabina Poppaea, Emperor Nero’s second wife!
Fun fact: Pompeii was discovered accidentally in 1599 when digging began for the construction of a water tunnel. That’s what we call a lucky accident!

Inclusions

Guided tour of Pompeii and Oplontis
Expert English or Italian-speaking archaeologist guide (as per option selected)
Small group of up to 20 people
'Pompei Express' and Oplontis entry tickets
One-way train ticket from Pompeii to Torre Annunziata
Headsets for groups of 15 or more

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Transportation to Pompeii

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

A city frozen in time

It was just an ordinary day in Pompeii. The birds were chirping, the city was bustling, and the children were laughing. That was until Mount Vesuvius erupted, covering the entire city with volcanic ash – lost to the ages, preserved until the moment disaster struck. Your guided tour begins at the entrance of the Pompeii Ruins. Skip the wait and meet your guide directly to begin your Ancient Roman odyssey. Step into the Stabian baths and catch a glimpse of the impressive domed ceiling of the frigidarium. A site of intrigue, visit the Villa of Mysteries to gaze upon the beautiful frescoes depicting an initiation ritual of an enigmatic Greco-Roman cult. Enter a world of pleasure at the Lupanar – a brothel renowned for its erotic frescoes and ancient graffiti.

The Roman dream

Once you have completed your journey in Pompeii, hop on to a train to Torre Annunziata - the site of Oplontis. Here, you will visit the iconic seaside “Villa Poppaea”. This villa belonged to Emperor Nero’s second wife, Sabina Poppaea, and was regarded as one of the most luxurious residences of its time. The highlights of this house include decorated walls, a swimming pool, a variety of gardens that used to house apple and lemon trees, and to top it all off – a collection of 40 impressive marble sculptures. Even in the 21st century, this villa is still one of the finest places to live!

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 20 people.
Large backpacks, umbrellas, luggage or bags (30x30x15cm), and other bulky items are not allowed and must be left in the cloakroom.
Big dogs (over 10kg and over 40cm in length) are not allowed on this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Guide dogs are welcome at the venue if you present a certificate of disability. They should be on a leash at all times.

Additional information

It is highly recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and clothing as the experience involves a bit of walking.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the main entrance of Porta Marina Superiore.
Address: Pompeii ruins, Via Villa dei Misteri, 1, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy.
Guide Identifier: Your guide will be holding a sign with ASKOS TOURS written on it.

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