Pompeii Walking Tour with Archaeologist in a Small Group
by Grand Tour Experience
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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.€52Overview
This two-hour walking tour of Pompeii is guided by an expert archaeologist in a small group setting. The tour begins at Porta Marina Superiore, the western entrance to the ancient city. From there, the guide leads visitors through Pompeii’s main political and social areas, including the Basilica, Forum, and key temples. Participants walk along the Decumanus Maximus, the ancient city’s main street, visiting private houses, shops, and Roman taverns. The tour includes stops at the plaster casts of eruption victims and continues to the Theatre and Gladiators’ Barracks. The guide provides detailed explanations of Pompeii’s architecture and daily life. Tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Park are not included but a link to purchase skip-the-line tickets will be sent the afternoon before the tour. The guide will assist with ticket purchase on site if needed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
The meeting point is outside Porta Marina Superiore, the west entrance to Pompeii, named for its road leading to the sea.
10 min
Tempio di Venere
Visit the Temple of Venus, dedicated to the goddess who was the patron of Pompeii.
10 min
Basilica
Explore the Basilica, the most elaborate building in the Forum used for business and legal matters.
10 min
Temple of Apollo
See the Sanctuary of Apollo, one of Pompeii’s oldest worship sites, located on the main street from Porta Marina.
10 min
Foro de Pompeya
The Forum serves as the central hub of Pompeii’s daily public life.
10 min
Tempio di Giove Capitolino
The Temple of Jupiter stands on the northern side of the Forum with Mount Vesuvius behind it.
10 min
Macellum
The Macellum was a large building for selling food and goods and contains plaster casts of eruption victims.
10 min
Terme del Foro
The Forum Baths are well preserved with separate entrances for men and women.
10 min
Termopolio di Vetuzio Placido
Visit the Thermopolium, an ancient eatery where residents could buy food and drink.
10 min
Casa del Fauno
See the House of the Faun, one of Pompeii’s largest homes with a Latin welcome inscription, and the House of the Vettii, protected by the god Priapus; both open seasonally.
10 min
Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk along the Via dell’Abbondanza, the main east-west street of ancient Pompeii, also known as the Decumanus Maximus.
10 min
Teatro Grande
The tour ends at the large theatre where Greco-Roman plays were performed.
10 min
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting for guests at Porta Marina Superiore Pompeii Gates 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
The guide will be waiting for guests at Porta Marina Superiore Pompeii Gates in front of "HORTUS BAR" with a sign "POMPEI VIP". The meeting point is 50mt from the train station "Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Pompeii Walking Tour with Archaeologist in a Small Group
by Grand Tour Experience
Choose from 2 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.€52Overview
This two-hour walking tour of Pompeii is guided by an expert archaeologist in a small group setting. The tour begins at Porta Marina Superiore, the western entrance to the ancient city. From there, the guide leads visitors through Pompeii’s main political and social areas, including the Basilica, Forum, and key temples. Participants walk along the Decumanus Maximus, the ancient city’s main street, visiting private houses, shops, and Roman taverns. The tour includes stops at the plaster casts of eruption victims and continues to the Theatre and Gladiators’ Barracks. The guide provides detailed explanations of Pompeii’s architecture and daily life. Tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Park are not included but a link to purchase skip-the-line tickets will be sent the afternoon before the tour. The guide will assist with ticket purchase on site if needed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
The meeting point is outside Porta Marina Superiore, the west entrance to Pompeii, named for its road leading to the sea.
10 min
Tempio di Venere
Visit the Temple of Venus, dedicated to the goddess who was the patron of Pompeii.
10 min
Basilica
Explore the Basilica, the most elaborate building in the Forum used for business and legal matters.
10 min
Temple of Apollo
See the Sanctuary of Apollo, one of Pompeii’s oldest worship sites, located on the main street from Porta Marina.
10 min
Foro de Pompeya
The Forum serves as the central hub of Pompeii’s daily public life.
10 min
Tempio di Giove Capitolino
The Temple of Jupiter stands on the northern side of the Forum with Mount Vesuvius behind it.
10 min
Macellum
The Macellum was a large building for selling food and goods and contains plaster casts of eruption victims.
10 min
Terme del Foro
The Forum Baths are well preserved with separate entrances for men and women.
10 min
Termopolio di Vetuzio Placido
Visit the Thermopolium, an ancient eatery where residents could buy food and drink.
10 min
Casa del Fauno
See the House of the Faun, one of Pompeii’s largest homes with a Latin welcome inscription, and the House of the Vettii, protected by the god Priapus; both open seasonally.
10 min
Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk along the Via dell’Abbondanza, the main east-west street of ancient Pompeii, also known as the Decumanus Maximus.
10 min
Teatro Grande
The tour ends at the large theatre where Greco-Roman plays were performed.
10 min
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting for guests at Porta Marina Superiore Pompeii Gates 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
The guide will be waiting for guests at Porta Marina Superiore Pompeii Gates in front of "HORTUS BAR" with a sign "POMPEI VIP". The meeting point is 50mt from the train station "Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.