Pompei is known for its ancient city buried in 79 AD. from the eruption of Vesuvius. If you are in Naples or Sorrento, take the opportunity to visit the fascinating ruins of the Pompei archaeological park. Here, you will explore the theaters, forum and streets of the archaeological park and you will see the petrified bodies, the typical shops of the time and the thermal baths. During this experience you will seem to have gone back in time, you will be immersed in the charm of the antiquity. Also, you will admire buildings, structures and water circulation systems that dated back to ancient Roman times.
The tour will be guided by a local guide who knows all the anecdotes about Pompei, in short, a route not to be missed!
What's included
Private guided tour
Entrance tickets to Herculaneum Archaeological Park
Gratuities
Food and drinks
hotel pick up and drop off
What to expect
Teatro Grande
Pass by
The theater was a place related to religion and at the same time center of entertainment. Participating in a show was a sign of civic belonging. The Teatro Grande is still used today for shows of all kinds to testify the continuity between the ancient city and the modern world. The Piccolo Teatro is dedicated to music and give you the feel to jump in the past!
Foro de Pompeya
Pass by
The Forum of Pompeii was buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 and found following the archaeological excavations of ancient Pompeii. It was the main square of the city and represented the political, economic and religious center where demonstrations, tradings and debates took place; it is one of the best preserved of the ancient Italian cities.
Tempio di Iside
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The temple dedicated to the goddess Isis shows the multicultural character of the city of Pompeii open to trade with the East and Greece. The cell dedicated to the divinity stands on a high podium in the center of the courtyard in the sacred area. There is also a large hall for ceremonies, two other rooms and the purgatorium, a room intended for purification where the water of the Nile flows.
Casa del Menandro
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This big house owes its name to a portrait of Menandro, an Athenian playwright, placed in the portico and it represents the typical example of the home of a high-ranking family. The lobby is frescoed with scenes from the Iliad and Odyssey, a real wonder!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The guide waits you in front of the ticket office at the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum.
End point
The guide waits you in front of the ticket office at the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
