Experience a VIP guided tour of Pompeii with an archaeologist in a small group. Explore hidden corners of the city, ancient ruins, and step back in time.
Experience a VIP guided tour of Pompeii with an archaeologist in a small group. Explore hidden corners of the city, ancient ruins, and step back in time.
- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Porta Marina Superiore: The guide will meet visitors outside the archaeological park holding a “Pompeii Vip” sign. This entrance marks the western gateway to the city, named “Marina” because the road led to the sea.
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Tempio di Venere - Temple of Venus: A temple dedicated to Venus, the patron goddess of Pompeii.
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- Pompeii Archaeological Park - Porta Marina Superiore: The guide will meet visitors outside the archaeological park holding a “Pompeii Vip” sign. This entrance marks the western gateway to the city, named “Marina” because the road led to the sea.
- Tempio di Venere - Temple of Venus: A temple dedicated to Venus, the patron goddess of Pompeii.
- Basilica - Basilica: The most opulent building in the Forum, serving as a venue for business management and justice administration.
- Temple of Apollo - The Sanctuary of Apollo: One of Pompeii’s oldest worship sites, strategically located along the street from Porta Marina to the city’s public center.
- Forum - Forum - Main Square: The hub of daily life in the city.
- Tempio di Giove Capitolino - The Temple of Jupiter: Dominates the northern side of the Forum, with the scenic backdrop of Vesuvius.
- Macellum - Macellum: A monumental building for the sale of food and daily goods. Visitors can see Plaster Casts - BODIES, an archaeological method to discover ancient bodies as they were during the eruption.
- Terme del Foro - Forum Baths: Among the best-preserved city elements, with separate entrances for men and women.
- Termopolio di Vetuzio Placido - Thermopolium: An ancient diner, providing refreshment for the locals.
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Casa del Fauno - House of the Faun: One of Pompeii’s largest houses, featuring a Latin welcome inscription (HAVE) on the sidewalk.
House of the Vettii: Among the wealthiest and most renowned in Pompeii, under the protection of Priapus, the god of prosperity. Both houses have seasonal opening and closing times. - Via dell’Abbondanza - Via Dell’Abbondanza: The ancient main street (decumanus maximus) of Pompeii.
- Teatro Grande - Theater: Hosted comedies and tragedies in the Greco-Roman tradition.

- Authorized Tour Guide experts in Archaeology
- Link to buy entrance tickets online sent the afternoon before the tour
- Tickets are NOT included, but link provided for skip the line tickets
- Authorized Tour Guide experts in Archaeology
- Link to buy entrance tickets online sent the afternoon before the tour
- Tickets are NOT included, but link provided for skip the line tickets
- Admission tickets to Pompeii Park (19 euro per adult; free under 18 years old)
- Admission tickets to Pompeii Park (19 euro per adult; free under 18 years old)
Embark on a journey back in time and explore Pompeii through its secret corners and enduring tales. This engaging walking tour takes you off the beaten path, unveiling the essence of an ancient Roman city preserved in history.
The Archaeological Guided Tour begins at Porta Marina, with the majestic Mount Vesuvius standing guard. Participants will delve…
Embark on a journey back in time and explore Pompeii through its secret corners and enduring tales. This engaging walking tour takes you off the beaten path, unveiling the essence of an ancient Roman city preserved in history.
The Archaeological Guided Tour begins at Porta Marina, with the majestic Mount Vesuvius standing guard. Participants will delve into Pompeii’s political and social core: the Basilica, the Forum with its lively market, and the city’s most significant temples. As you walk along the Decumanus Maximus, the footsteps of ancient inhabitants guide you through the unfolding scenes of daily life.
Visitors will enter sophisticated private residences, meander through shops and Roman taverns, and pause at the poignant plaster casts of the victims. The tour proceeds to the Theatre and the Gladiators’ Barracks, where the echoes of entertainment and authority still resonate.
PLEASE NOTE: This tour is conducted by professional guides with years of expertise in archaeology and ancient architecture/art.
- Tickets for Pompei Archaeological Park are not included in this price. Once on the spot you can buy them with our help.
- The Viator ticket it’s not the entry ticket for Pompeii archaeological site but the ticket to join the tour. Entry ticket needs to be bought on the site.
- We provide a link where you can purchase a skip the line ticket safety and fast
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.