Overview
You will have as a guide a professional who is not only an official guide but also an archaeologist with a PhD degree and an experience of over twenty years in touring and teaching history, archeology and art history , in short a person with great passion and competence in illustrating to curious tourists of all ages Pompeii, the most extraordinary Italian archaeological park, and other exceptional monuments, historical-artistic-archaeological sites, museums, art galleries, churches, palaces, castles of Naples and Campania.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Guided tour with guide / archaeologist in Italian or English or German
Food, drink, tip, entrance fee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Circumvesuviana exit "Pompei Scavi Villa Misteri"
End point
The tour ends at the Pompeii Forum so visitors, if they want, can stay inside the excavations and see more on their own
What to expect
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Foro di Pompei
15 min
The guide will illustrate the Forum and the history of Pompeii from its origins to the dramatic eruption of 79 AD.
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Granai del Foro
10 min
The guide will illustrate the Granaries of the Forum and the finds (amphorae, sculptures, inscriptions, etc.) contained therein, in particular the plaster casts of the victims of the eruption.
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Pompei La Basilica
15 min
The guide will explain the functions of the Basilica, one of the most spectacular and monumental buildings in Pompeii.
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Temple of Apollo
15 min
The guide will illustrate the temple of Apollo, a building rich in original finds including sculptures, altar, fountain, inscriptions, columns and Roman sundial, an extraordinary example of ancient religious architecture.
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Hotel Vittoria
5 min
The guide will explain this ancient gateway to the city and the surrounding area.
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Pompei Il Mosaico "cave Canem"
10 min
The guide will illustrate the famous mosaic of the Cave Canem placed at the entrance of the magnificent House of the Tragic Poet.
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Casa del Fauno
15 min
The guide will illustrate the history of the largest house in Pompeii, the House of the Faun, where the most famous masterpieces of ancient art were found, the wonderful bronze sculpture of the dancing Faun and the gigantic and spectacular Mosaic of the Battle of Alexander, composed of more than a million extraordinary tiny colored tiles.
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Thermopolium Regio VI, Insula VIII, 8
10 min
The guide will illustrate a Thermopolium, one of the best preserved examples of fast-food from antiquity, describing the social life and nutrition of the ancient Pompeians.
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Temple of Vespasian
10 min
The guide will illustrate the temple of Vespasian, also known as the temple of Genius Augusti, and will illustrate the importance of the Roman imperial cult.
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Via dell’Abbondanza
10 min
The guide will illustrate the famous Via dell'Abbondanza, the road network as well as the urban plan of Pompeii.
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Teatro Grande
10 min
The guide will illustrate the wonderful Theater District of Pompeii which includes some of the best preserved theaters of antiquity, namely the Teatro Grande and the Teatro Piccolo as well as the Quadriportico dei Teatri.
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Doric Temple
5 min
The guide will illustrate the remains of the oldest temple in Pompeii, the Doric Temple as well as the so-called Triangular Forum.
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Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
10 min
The guide will illustrate an extraordinary example of an ancient thermal building, the Stabian Baths of Pompeii.
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Lupanar
10 min
the guide will illustrate the most spectacular example of ancient brothel, the Lupanare, very famous for the exceptional state of conservation of the bedrooms and the erotic frescoes depicting various amorous positions.
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
FAQs about Pompeii tour with archaeologist
Can I cancel Pompeii tour with archaeologist for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Circumvesuviana exit "Pompei Scavi Villa Misteri"
What's included?
- Guided tour with guide / archaeologist in Italian or English or German
What's not included?
- Food, drink, tip, entrance fee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Foro di Pompei, Granai del Foro, Pompei La Basilica, Temple of Apollo, Hotel Vittoria, Pompei Il Mosaico "cave Canem", Casa del Fauno, Thermopolium Regio VI, Insula VIII, 8.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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