Overview
The guided tour lasts four hours. The splendid Villa dei Misteri, with the famous Dionysian fresco, is included in the itinerary.
The itinerary is presented through a historiographical and cultural interpretation. You can admire the Domus Pompeiana, the large state house, notable for the richness of its frescoes and splendid mosaics. The Dionysian and Isiac Mystery cults. The daily life of the ancient Hellenistic city, the "Most Living Among the Dead Cities".
Pompeii certainly represents a cultural complex that affects the consistency of the entire Mediterranean, when the "Mare Nostro" was a sea that united and did not divide.
Pompeii is not a Greek city, nor even a Roman one, but a Hellenistic one. That is to say a large commercial and industrial center that had relations with Asia Minor, with India and with Persia, the whole world preserves Pompeii, it is because the eruption was experienced as a divine punishment with the latest writings " SODOM AND GOMORRA"
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Guide and assistance for the entire duration of the tour
Small group (maximum 15 people per guide)
Guide specialized in archaeology, history and philosophy
Snacks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Entrance to the Porta Marina Superiore excavations
What to expect
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Pompeii Archaeological Park
25 min
Suburban spas: the splendid frigidarium, with a nymphaeum in glass paste, of polychrome and glazed tiles, and the swimming pool frescoed with Nilotic subjects.
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Tempio di Venere
25 min
The place of the Imperial cult and Goddess of sailors. The temple of Venus occupies a terrace that dominates the entire surrounding landscape. An impressive bronze statue depicting Daedalus by the great Polish artist Igor Mitoraj.
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Pompei La Basilica
25 min
The great Tribunal of Pompeii. The Basilica of Pompeii has three naves and anticipates the typology of the Christian basilica. It is the largest public building in Pompeii. A monument of extraordinary architectural grandeur.
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Temple of Apollo
25 min
Ethical and prophetic worship. The Temple of Apollo is a magnificent building of Greek design. Its architectural and plastic configuration is stupendous. The two bronze statues representing Apollo and Diana dominate.
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Foro de Pompeya
25 min
Commercial, administrative and religious center of the city. The Forum of Pompeii is an urban complex of majestic grandeur. It is dominated by the grandiose Temple of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva.
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Terme del Foro
25 min
Wellness center and SPA of the ancient community of Pompeii.
In this perfectly preserved thermal complex, the tepidarium stands out, with its splendid stuccoes from the Neronian school, and the grandiose alabaster labrum in the calidarium, of Egyptian origin. -
Casa del Fauno
25 min
The largest in all of Pompeii, a palace house from the Hellenistic era. In this house you can admire an excellent copy of one of the most famous mosaics of the Roman world, the Battle of Issus in 333 BC, between Alexander the Great against Darius III of Persia.
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Casa dei Vettii
25 min
Splendid frescoes of the fourth Pompeian style. In this house you can admire the famous Priapus, of the Neronian school. The majestic Hall is splendid, with a rich production of Cupids intent on working activities. The grandest pictorial cycle of the Neronian school in all of Pompeii. The mythological paintings are grandiose, including Daedalus and the Minotaur.
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Casa degli Amorini Dorati
25 min
Perfectly preserved Pompeian domus with its Rhodian peristyle. In this Domus, the obsidian mirrors are splendid. Of notable interest and beauty are the Shrine, dedicated to the cult of Isis, and the Lararium, the protector gods of the House. The frescoes dedicated to the Trojan War are magnificent.
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Villa dei Misteri
25 min
Famous Dionysian fresco, from the first century BC, unique in the world for its state of conservation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Guided Tours of Pompeii Excavations Historical and Cultural Itineraries
Can I cancel Guided Tours of Pompeii Excavations Historical and Cultural Itineraries for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours 10 min.
Where does it start?
Entrance to the Porta Marina Superiore excavations
What's included?
- Guide and assistance for the entire duration of the tour
- Small group (maximum 15 people per guide)
- Guide specialized in archaeology, history and philosophy
What's not included?
- Snacks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Pompeii Archaeological Park, Tempio di Venere, Pompei La Basilica, Temple of Apollo, Foro de Pompeya, Terme del Foro, Casa del Fauno, Casa dei Vettii.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Italian.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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