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Discover ancient Pompeii's untold secrets on this private tour, exploring historical marvels like the Forum, Domus, and Basilica with an expert guide.
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Nadja
Roland
Rafael
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Explore Pompeii’s ruins, unlocking hidden details in the Forum, Domus, and Basilica on a crowd-free guided tour.
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Skip the lines and step straight into history with fast-track access—no waiting in the heat.
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Explore Pompeii’s ruins with an archaeologist who reveals excavation insights and hidden details.
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Enjoy a fully private tour, setting your own pace and asking in-depth questions along the way.
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Discover the ancient city's social aspects, from politics in the Basilica to fast food at the 'Thermopolis', ensuring an enriching experience.
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2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line access
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Expert English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, or German-speaking archeological guide
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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A stroll through time
Your journey begins with an expert local archeological guide, who breathes life into the ruins of Pompeii with their wealth of knowledge and captivating storytelling. The 2-hour tour kicks off at Pompeii's heart, the Forum, once a lively epicenter where politics, commerce, and religion intersected. As you navigate through its ancient columns, it's hard to miss the city's complex ancient water system, a testament to Pompeii's advanced civilization, which even included lead pipes for plumbing, giving birth to the term 'Plumber'.
Hidden treasures and unraveling mysteries
Next, step into the world of a 'Domus', richly decorated houses that provide a vivid glimpse into the daily lives and luxuries of ancient Romans. As you explore, you may marvel at a 'Thermopolia', an ancient fast-food joint, a unique facet of Pompeii's social life. The journey continues to the awe-inspiring Basilica, a grand edifice that underlines Pompeii's economic and judicial sphere.
From the intricate frescoes to the remnants of an ambitious civilization, this guided tour offers an intimate encounter with history, captivating your imagination and leaving you with a deeper appreciation of Pompeii's enduring legacy.
What to bring
- Full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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Your ticket will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the ticket on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at the main entrance of Pompeii, Porta Marina Superiore.
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Address: Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy.
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Guide identifier: Your guide will be standing outside the entrance gates holding a sign with your name on it.
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