Pompeii New Excavations & Reopened Villas Guided Walking Tour

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 22 travelers

Overview

Begin your journey at Pompeii’s original Roman gateway and relive the 79 AD eruption with an expert guide. See the famous plaster casts, explore the Forum and restored Forum Baths, and enjoy views from the Mercury Tower. Visit the recently reopened House of the Vettii, stroll along Via Stabiana past iconic homes, and witness ongoing excavations at the “Insula of the Chaste Lovers.” The tour ends with a relaxing break at a nearby café.
The recent or ongoing excavation openings are:
1. House of the Vettii and House of Leda and the Swan
2.Thermopolium of Regio V
3. Insula of the “Chaste Lovers” (Insula dei Casti Amanti)
4. New casts and everyday life objects in the Antiquarium

NOTE: New casts and everyday life objects in the Antiquarium

Options

Small Group Tour- up to 18 pax

Duration: 2 hours

VIP Small Group Tour

Duration: 2 hours

What's included

Guided access to the newly opened villas, Regio V Thermopolium, the moving Antiquarium exhibition
A 2-hour specialized walking tour led exclusively by a certified, official licensed guide.
Fast-track skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Park included in the price.

Transfers, hotel pickups, or train tickets from Naples or other cities are completely excluded.
Lunch, snacks, and café drinks during the break are not included.
Optional tips for professional archaeological guide are left entirely to your personal preference
Interactive audioguide replaces live guide if under 6 participants. Same price.

What to expect

Archaeological Park of Pompeii
2h · Admission ticket included

Follow your guide through the most famous monuments and those recently uncovered. Watch the archaeologists at work.Move beyond the standard tourist tracks to experience newly reopened treasures authorized by the Park Ministry. You will admire the breathtaking, vivid frescoes inside the world-famous House of the Vettii and the House of Leda and the Swan.

Walk along Via Stabiana to witness ongoing excavations at the Insula of the Chaste Lovers (Insula dei Casti Amanti) and marvel at the incredible Thermopolium of Regio V—an ancient Roman street-food counter discovered perfectly intact. Your guided walk includes a specialized visit to the Antiquarium, where newly uncovered plaster casts and everyday objects offer a deeply moving glimpse into daily life frozen in 79 AD.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a walking-only tour with meeting point at Fortuna Village Pompei (Via Plinio 115). No transport from Naples included. After booking, you’ll receive your departure time via Viator or Whatsapp. our Archeological guide will hold “Worldtours” sign at the entrance.

End point

This is a walking-only tour with meeting point at Fortuna Village Pompei (Via Plinio 115). No transport from Naples included. After booking, you’ll receive your departure time via Viator or Whatsapp. our Archeological guide will hold “Worldtours” sign at the entrance.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is a 2-hour walking tour entirely inside an open-air archaeological site. Participants will walk on ancient Roman stone paving, gravel, and uneven surfaces. It is not wheelchair accessible and is recommended for travelers with a moderate level of physical fitness. Comfortable walking/hiking shoes, water, and sun protection (hat/sunscreen) are highly recommended.
To ensure a smooth experience for all participants, please arrive at the designated meeting point (Fortuna Village Pompei) strictly 15 minutes before the official tour start time. Late arrivals or no-shows cannot be refunded or rescheduled.
The guided tour is conducted directly by a live guide in your chosen language selected at checkout (English, Spanish, Italian)
Please note that a live official guide inside the Pompeii ruins is guaranteed for language groups with a minimum of 6 participants. For groups of less than 6 passengers, the live guide will be replaced by a high-quality interactive audioguide, and the total tour price remains the same.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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