2-Hour Pompeii Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Licensed Guide

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Great Theatre and the Odeion from Porta Marina Inferiore
• 02 See banquet spaces and plaster casts of Pompeii's citizens
• 03 Walk along Via Stabiana past typical Roman shops and snack bars
• 04 Discover houses and everyday objects preserved beneath the ash
• 05 Visit the Forum, Roman baths, and other key public spaces

Stroll along ancient roads and experience what everyday life in a Roman town was like before Pompeii was destroyed by volcanic ash. This 2-hour guided tour explores one of Italy's most important archaeological sites, beginning at Porta Marina Superiore and taking in the main entrance, the city walls, the Roman Forum, the Basilica, and some of the city's latest homes. Along the way, discover remarkably preserved spaces that reveal the story of Roman daily life.

Stroll along ancient roads and experience what everyday life in a Roman town was like before Pompeii was destroyed by volcanic ash.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Naples, Pompeii

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pompeii Walking Tour Through Ancient Roman Life

• Start from Porta Marina Inferiore and visit the wonderful Great Theatre and the Small Theatre, also known as the Odeion.

• See places where the Romans held banquets and discover plaster casts of the city's citizens, preserved as they were during the eruption.

• Reach the Roman Cardo, or Via Stabiana, lined with typical Roman shops such as ancient snack bars and tabernae.

• Explore houses and everyday items that were still almost intact when the city was unearthed.

• Explore the main square, the thermal bath complex, also known as the Roman spa, plaster casts, brothels, and much more.

• Conclude your tour with departure from Porta Marina Inferiore.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Skip the line with an official and authorized tour guide.
• Archaeological guided tour and assistance throughout.

What's Not Included

• Tickets
• Transportation can be arranged on request
• Meals

What to bring

• Water and comfortable shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pompeii, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Tour start

Via Marina, 6, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.