Pompeii: 2-Hour Private Guided Tour

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ID: GYG40696-51451
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Country: Italy

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Explore the remains of Pompeii with a private guide to get a better understanding of the events of 79 AD when Mt. Vesuvius See all the main sights to marvel at frescoes, carbonized animals, and more.
Discover the most extraordinary archaeological site on the Italian peninsula with a 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii.

Meet your guide near the Pompeii entrance . We will meet at 10' the Hotel Vittoria Piazza Esedra .Then, once you’ve purchased your entrance ticket (not included), walk down streets left intact for more than 2,000 years thanks to its protective covering of volcanic mud.

Learn how Pompeii was a rich and populous town in Roman times, full of private and public buildings. Your guide will explain how, on a summer's day in 79 AD, the entire town and around 20,000 of its inhabitants were buried under tons of ash and pumice from the violent explosion of Mt. Vesuvius.

Rediscover the everyday life of the Roman imperial era, and imagine the panic of the people before the city was buried. Your guide will take you to the Forum and Thermal Baths, as well as the Lupanar, the city’s brothel, where graphic graffiti can still be seen. Discover immaculate frescoes in houses, such as the House of the Faun (Casa del Fauno), one of the largest and most impressive of the city’s mansions.

Highlights

  • Explore the intact streets of Pompeii with a private guide
  • Marvel at stunning 2,000-year old frescoes and mosaics
  • See the city's brothel and public baths, and houses
  • Learn the story of Pompeii's destruction through anecdotes
  • Relax with the option of choosing a family orientated tour

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Entrance is free for those under 18
• On the first Sunday of each month, entrance is Free of charge
Meet your guide outside hotel Vittoria Porta Marina Inferiore.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.