Oplontis Tickets

Enjoy priority entrance to the excavations of Oplontis, a suburban area of Pompeii, and explore the site at your own pace.

You will be provided with a convenient audio guide for a detailed exploration of the site's history, directly downloadable to your cell phone.

Visit the Villa of Poppaea, a large and luxurious residence believed to have belonged to Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero.

There are various rooms, gardens, and thermal baths for you to marvel at, all of which provide an excellent example of Roman residential architecture.

Fun Fact: The artifacts and decorations found in Oplontis indicate a strong influence of both Greek and Roman artistic styles.

Steep yourself in rich Roman history with this 1.5-hour small group tour, offering an intimate, immersive peek into the opulence of ancient Roman luxury.

Enjoy a hassle-free experience with pre-booked, skip-the-line tickets, ensuring seamless entry and ample time to explore the villa's opulence.

Benefit from the insightful guidance of a professional archaeologist (Italian or English), whose knowledge brings the old tales of the Villa of Oplontis to life.

Marvel at the preserved frescoes and intricate mosaics of the Villa of Oplontis, a testament to the lavish lifestyle of Emperor Nero’s wife, Poppaea Sabina.

Did you know? The villa was buried under 20 meters of ash and lava during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, preserving its contents for centuries.

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!