Highlights | - Skip the line into one of the world’s greatest archeological sights. - Wander the fully-preserved streets of Pompeii, the thriving port city frozen in time when it was engulfed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. - Visit the most interesting parts of the city with an expert guide to tell you the facts and stories that bring the ruins to life. - View the death casts of people caught in the eruption. - Peek into the everyday life of the ancient city including: a bakery, the temple of Apollo, a supermarket, the cemetery, the old port, a Roman basilica, the ‘Cave Canem’ home of the Tragic Poet, public baths, and maybe even a brothel (if suitable for the group). - Stroll along the top of the city walls and enjoy panoramic views of Naples and Capri. - Enjoy an intimate group of 15 people or fewer lead by an official expert Pompeii guide. |
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Summary | Seeing Pompeii on your own can be difficult and baffling, so we have designed our Best of Pompeii Tour: Unveiling The Buried City to bring you closer to the amazing history and tragic end of Pompeii than you could ever get on your own (or at least without a degree in archaeology). Led by an official Pompeii tour guide – most of whom are trained archaeologists – you will wander the fully-preserved streets of Pompeii and visit the most interested and heart-wrenching sights from the city that was lost under the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. |
Description | Your day starts with a visit of Pompeii. When we arrive in Pompeii, we’ll skip the lines and be met by one of our expert, English-speaking guides. As they walk you through the shops, temples, public baths, and houses that composed the thriving city, they’ll recount the fascinating stories of ancient life and how it was decimated by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. See how people lived nearly 2,000 years ago with stops at a Roman bakery, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Forum, an ancient supermarket, and an old cemetery. The tour will also visit the touching and and eerie plaster death casts of unfortunate people caught in the eruption and. If appropriate for the group you’ll also step into an ancient brothel. The walk is capped off with a stroll along the city walls offering panoramic views of Naples and Capri. With a group of 15 people or fewer you won’t ever struggle to hear your guide and you will have plenty of time and access to ask all the questions you’re going to have about ancient life in this incredibly preserved city. Our expert Pompeii guides have dedicated their lives to the study of this city and there are no better people to introduce you to this jewel of world heritage. |
Commentary | English: Guide |
Included | Pre-reserved entrance tickets to Pompeii Official Pompeii tour guide |
Excluded | Gratuities Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off |
Know before you book | Please note, this tour is wheelchair accessible with some difficulties. However, we advise clients to contact Walks Customer Service Team to make further arrangements. |
Know before you go | Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. |
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Product Start Date | 2020-04-16 |
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Product End Date | 2021-10-31 |
Booking Cut-off | 2 hours |
Valid | Only on date on reservation |
From | To | Notes |
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June 24, 2020 | August 31, 2020 | 10:30 AM Departure - Sun, Tues, Thurs, Sat (except: 25 June 2020, 26 June 2020, 27 June 2020, 28 June 2020, 30 June 2020) |
June 25, 2020 | July 30, 2020 | 2:30 PM Departure - Sun, Tues, Thurs, Sat (except: 26 June 2020, 27 June 2020, 28 June 2020, 29 June 2020, 30 June 2020) |
August 31, 2020 | August 31, 2020 | 2:30 PM Departure - Not running |
September 01, 2020 | September 30, 2020 | 2:30 PM Departure - Select Running Dates Sept 17, 18, 20, 24 |
October 01, 2020 | April 01, 2021 | 2:30 PM Departure - Not running |
September 01, 2020 | October 31, 2020 | 10:30 AM Departure - Sun, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat(except: 4 Oct 2020) |
November 01, 2020 | February 28, 2021 | 10:30 AM Departure- Not running |
March 01, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | 10:30 AM Departure - Sun, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat (except 7 March 2021) |
April 01, 2021 | October 31, 2021 | 10:30 AM Departure - Daily (except: 04 Apr 2021, 01 May 2021, 02 May 2021, 06 Jun 2021, 04 Jul 2021, 01 Aug 2021, 05 Sep 2021, 03 Oct 2021) |
October 01, 2020 | October 31, 2021 | 2:30 PM Departure - Not running |
May 01, 2021 | June 30, 2021 | 2:30 PM Departure - Daily ( except 01 May 2021, 02 May 2021, 06 Jun 2021) |
July 01, 2021 | October 31, 2021 | 2:30 PM Departure - Not running |
Type: | Starts location |
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Lat & Long: | 40.7487067, 14.4788629 |
Address: | Circumvesuviana train stop Villa dei Misteri, Via Villa dei Misteri, 5, Pompei, NA, 80045, IT |
Directions: | https://www.google.de/maps/place/Via+Villa+dei+Misteri,+5,+80045+Pompei+NA,+Italy/@40.7487067,14.4788629,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x0:0xa281bec6e90484a3!2sVilla+dei+Misteri!3m1!1s0x133bbcb16ad9b003:0x6bdac915ddef8e6 |
Notes: | BY PRIVATE VEHICLE TRANSFER: The most comfortable, convenient and fast way to get to your tour on time! You can book a transfer service from Rome directly to the Pompeii archaeological site. The vehicle waits while you visit the site, then brings you back "home." See our transfers section for details. REACHING POMPEII BY TRAIN FROM ROME: First, take a train from Rome (“Roma Termini”) to Naples (“Napoli Centrale”). You can view train times, prices and book your tickets in advance onwww.trenitalia.com. We recommend taking the fastest train, Frecciarossa, which takes about one hour. Once at the Napoli Centrale train station, take the Circumvesuviana train, which you can access directly from the Naples station. Take the Napoli-Sorrento Circumvesuviana line. Trains leave about every half hour, arriving at the Pompeii Scavi – Villa dei Misteri stop in about 30 minutes. For more information about the Circumvesuviana train schedule, please visit: http://www.vesuviana.it/web/en/Orari. REACHING POMPEII BY TRAIN FROM SORRENTO OR NAPLES: Take the Napoli-Sorrento Circumvesuviana line. Trains leave about every half hour, arriving at the Pompeii Scavi – Villa dei Misteri stop in about 30 minutes. For more information about the Circumvesuviana train schedule, please visit: http://www.vesuviana.it/web/en/Orari. |
Start Location Notes | Circumvesuviana train stop Villa dei Misteri, Via Villa dei Misteri, 5, Pompei, NA, 80045, IT |
End Location Address | Pompeii Archaeological Park, Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, Pompeii, NA, 80045, IT |
Type: | Ends location |
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Lat & Long: | 40.7482435, 14.4798859 |
Address: | Pompeii Archaeological Park, Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, Pompeii, NA, 80045, IT |
Notes: | |
Start Location Notes | Circumvesuviana train stop Villa dei Misteri, Via Villa dei Misteri, 5, Pompei, NA, 80045, IT |
End Location Address | Pompeii Archaeological Park, Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, Pompeii, NA, 80045, IT |
Cancellation Policy: | none |
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Cancellation Cut-off: | 24 hours |
Cancellation Notes: | Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure. |
2020 PRICING | RETAIL PRICE | NET RATE | ||
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Adult | 15-99 years | €59.00 | Available on request | |
Child | 02-14 years | €49.00 | Available on request | |
Infant | 0-1 years | €0.00 | Available on request |
Option Name | 2020 Pricing |
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Option Description | 2020 Pricing |
Terms and Conditions | Before you travel, please read our important notes about possible disruptions & site entrance requirements. |
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Voucher Info | Mobile tickets will be accepted |
FAQ |
Is Pompeii accessible to people in wheelchairs?
The streets of Pompeii have never been repaved or smoothed over so much of the city is nearly impossible to navigate for those with mobility impairments. Can I bring a bag with me into Pompeii?Small bags and purses are allowed inside Pompeii. However, any large backpacks or luggage will have to be left outside. Is there a parking close to the Pompeii site?For parking near the Best of Pompeii Tour meeting point, we typically suggest Camping Zeus, a guarded parking area. The address is Via Villa dei Misteri, 3, 80045 Pompei . From here, you can easily reach our meeting point on foot only 50 meters away. As an alternative, you may also consider parking at the Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri Station of the Circumvesuviana commuter rail system. |
Confirmation necessary? | No |
Redemption | Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption |