Pompeii Private Archaeological Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line - 3 Hours
by ELIANA SANDRETTI
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€250Overview
This private walking tour in Pompeii lasts about 3 hours and is guided by an archaeologist with experience working at the site. It covers the main archaeological highlights of Pompeii, including theatres, temples, houses, frescoes, thermal baths, shops, streets, forum, justice palace, market areas, and brothels. The tour starts at Porta Marina Superiore and finishes at Porta Marina Inferiore. The guide provides detailed explanations not typically found in books or online, sharing knowledge gained from years of working in Pompeii. This tour includes skip-the-line access at the ticket office if arranged in advance. Assistance is provided before and during the tour, and a link to purchase entrance tickets in advance is supplied. Meals, gratuities, entrance fees, and private transportation are not included. Stops during the tour include the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Odeon (small theatre), Teatro Grande (large theatre), Via dell’Abbondanza (main street), Granai del Foro (archaeological deposit), Stabian Baths (first baths), the Forum, Pompei La Basilica (justice court), the Temple of Jupiter, Gladiators’ barracks, the Lupanar brothel, the Temple of Venus, Casa del Poeta Tragico with the Cave Canem mosaic, Macellum market, Edificio di Eumachia wool market, Casa del Menandro houses with frescoes and mosaics, a take-away fast food shop, Fullonica laundry, and the Temple of Isis.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
The tour begins at Porta Marina Superiore and concludes at Porta Marina Inferiore, covering the main entrances of the archaeological park.
5 min
Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
Visit the Odeon, a small ancient theatre used for musical performances and meetings.
5 min
Teatro Grande
Explore the large theatre of Pompeii, used for dramatic performances and capable of seating thousands.
15 min
Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk along Via dell’Abbondanza, the main street of Pompeii lined with shops, houses, and public buildings.
Granai del Foro
See the Granai del Foro, ancient archaeological storage buildings used to keep grain and other goods.
15 min
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
Visit the Stabian Baths, the earliest and one of the best-preserved thermal bath complexes in Pompeii.
15 min
Forum
Walk through the Forum, the central public square that was the political and social heart of Pompeii.
15 min
Pompei La Basilica
Visit the Basilica, which served as the court of justice and a civic building for meetings.
15 min
Tempio di Giove Capitolino
Pass by the Temple of Jupiter.
Gladiators' Barrack
Stop at the barracks where gladiators lived and trained before contests.
15 min
Lupanar
Visit the Lupanar, the brothel area of Pompeii where prostitution was practiced.
15 min
Tempio di Venere
See the Temple of Venus, dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty.
Casa del Poeta Tragico
Pass by the Cave Canem mosaic.
5 min
Macellum
Explore the Macellum, the market area for meat and fish in ancient Pompeii.
10 min
Edificio di Eumachia
Visit the Edificio di Eumachia, which functioned as a wool market.
5 min
Casa del Menandro
See the Casa del Menandro, a large house decorated with frescoes and mosaics.
20 min
Termopolio di Vetuzio Placido
Pass by a take away shop and fast food location.
15 min
Fullonica di Stephanus
Visit the Fullonica of Stephanus, an ancient laundry facility.
15 min
Tempio di Iside
Pass by a temple.
Meeting point
Meeting point, in front of the Hortus Restaurant. For those arriving by Circumvesuviana train, get off at the Pompei Villa dei Misteri stop. Upon exiting the station, go on the right side and walk for two minutes. I will have a sign with the name and surname of the travelers.
End point
Meeting point, in front of the Hortus Restaurant. For those arriving by Circumvesuviana train, get off at the Pompei Villa dei Misteri stop. Upon exiting the station, go on the right side and walk for two minutes. I will have a sign with the name and surname of the travelers.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Pompeii Private Archaeological Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line - 3 Hours
by ELIANA SANDRETTI
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€250Overview
This private walking tour in Pompeii lasts about 3 hours and is guided by an archaeologist with experience working at the site. It covers the main archaeological highlights of Pompeii, including theatres, temples, houses, frescoes, thermal baths, shops, streets, forum, justice palace, market areas, and brothels. The tour starts at Porta Marina Superiore and finishes at Porta Marina Inferiore. The guide provides detailed explanations not typically found in books or online, sharing knowledge gained from years of working in Pompeii. This tour includes skip-the-line access at the ticket office if arranged in advance. Assistance is provided before and during the tour, and a link to purchase entrance tickets in advance is supplied. Meals, gratuities, entrance fees, and private transportation are not included. Stops during the tour include the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Odeon (small theatre), Teatro Grande (large theatre), Via dell’Abbondanza (main street), Granai del Foro (archaeological deposit), Stabian Baths (first baths), the Forum, Pompei La Basilica (justice court), the Temple of Jupiter, Gladiators’ barracks, the Lupanar brothel, the Temple of Venus, Casa del Poeta Tragico with the Cave Canem mosaic, Macellum market, Edificio di Eumachia wool market, Casa del Menandro houses with frescoes and mosaics, a take-away fast food shop, Fullonica laundry, and the Temple of Isis.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
The tour begins at Porta Marina Superiore and concludes at Porta Marina Inferiore, covering the main entrances of the archaeological park.
5 min
Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
Visit the Odeon, a small ancient theatre used for musical performances and meetings.
5 min
Teatro Grande
Explore the large theatre of Pompeii, used for dramatic performances and capable of seating thousands.
15 min
Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk along Via dell’Abbondanza, the main street of Pompeii lined with shops, houses, and public buildings.
Granai del Foro
See the Granai del Foro, ancient archaeological storage buildings used to keep grain and other goods.
15 min
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
Visit the Stabian Baths, the earliest and one of the best-preserved thermal bath complexes in Pompeii.
15 min
Forum
Walk through the Forum, the central public square that was the political and social heart of Pompeii.
15 min
Pompei La Basilica
Visit the Basilica, which served as the court of justice and a civic building for meetings.
15 min
Tempio di Giove Capitolino
Pass by the Temple of Jupiter.
Gladiators' Barrack
Stop at the barracks where gladiators lived and trained before contests.
15 min
Lupanar
Visit the Lupanar, the brothel area of Pompeii where prostitution was practiced.
15 min
Tempio di Venere
See the Temple of Venus, dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty.
Casa del Poeta Tragico
Pass by the Cave Canem mosaic.
5 min
Macellum
Explore the Macellum, the market area for meat and fish in ancient Pompeii.
10 min
Edificio di Eumachia
Visit the Edificio di Eumachia, which functioned as a wool market.
5 min
Casa del Menandro
See the Casa del Menandro, a large house decorated with frescoes and mosaics.
20 min
Termopolio di Vetuzio Placido
Pass by a take away shop and fast food location.
15 min
Fullonica di Stephanus
Visit the Fullonica of Stephanus, an ancient laundry facility.
15 min
Tempio di Iside
Pass by a temple.
Meeting point
Meeting point, in front of the Hortus Restaurant. For those arriving by Circumvesuviana train, get off at the Pompei Villa dei Misteri stop. Upon exiting the station, go on the right side and walk for two minutes. I will have a sign with the name and surname of the travelers.
End point
Meeting point, in front of the Hortus Restaurant. For those arriving by Circumvesuviana train, get off at the Pompei Villa dei Misteri stop. Upon exiting the station, go on the right side and walk for two minutes. I will have a sign with the name and surname of the travelers.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.