Teatro Grande and Historic Streets in Pompeii Walking Tour

Pompeii, Italy
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Welcome to our 2-hour family walking tour of Pompeii Archaeological Park, where we’ll discover ancient ruins and fascinating stories of a once-thriving city. We’ll start with Via Villa dei Misteri and its incredible frescoes, then move on to Terme Stabiane, one of the largest public baths in Pompeii, before exploring the impressive Teatro Grande and Teatro Piccolo. We’ll also visit the well-preserved House of Menander and Lupanare di Pompei, the city’s ancient brothel. Finally, we’ll head to the Macellum Excavations and end our tour at the House of the Tragic Poet, where we’ll learn about Pompeii’s tragic end.

What's included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • Admission fee to Pompeii Archaeological Park € 18.00 includes entrance to Villa Regina (Boscoreale)

What to expect

  1. Villa dei Misteri
    5m
    Via Villa dei Misteri is a street near the Pompeii Archaeological Park that leads to the Villa dei Misteri, a well-preserved ancient Roman villa with vivid frescoes depicting the initiation rites of a cult.
  2. Archaeological Park of Pompeii
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Pompeii Archaeological Park is a vast outdoor museum that preserves the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The park is home to many well-preserved structures, including houses, public buildings, temples, theaters, and marketplaces.
  3. 10m
    Terme Stabiane, located on Via dell’Abbondanza, are ancient Roman baths with well-preserved mosaics and frescoes, providing insight into the daily life of Pompeii residents during the Roman era.
  4. Teatro Grande
    10m
    Teatro Grande is one of the oldest surviving Roman theaters in the world, dating back to the 2nd century BC and offering a glimpse into the performing arts of ancient Pompeii.
  5. 10m
    Teatro Piccolo is a smaller theater located near the larger Teatro Grande, used for plays and musical performances in ancient times.
  6. 10m
    The House of Menander is a luxurious ancient Roman villa with well-preserved frescoes, mosaics, and architecture, showcasing the wealth and sophistication of Pompeii's upper class.
  7. 10m
    The Lupanare di Pompei is a well-preserved ancient brothel with erotic frescoes that provide insight into the social and sexual culture of ancient Pompeii.
  8. 10m
    The Macellum, located in the heart of Pompeii, is an ancient Roman marketplace with the remains of an impressive building, columns, and frescoes.
  9. 8m
    The House of the Tragic Poet is a well-preserved ancient Roman house with intricate mosaics and an evocative frescoes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our gathering point for the tour will be at Via Villa dei Misteri, in front of Hotel Zeus, where we will commence our journey together.

End point

After exploring the sights and experiencing the highlights of our tour, we will conclude our adventure at the House of the Tragic Poet, Vicolo Della Fullonica, marking the end of our memorable exploration.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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