Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist

Pompeii, Italy (1952)

Summary

A Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist If you're looking for a unique and educational experience, a Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist is the perfect way to go. On this tour, you'll get to explore the ruins of this ancient Roman city with a knowledgeable guide who will explain the history and significance of each site. You'll also get to see some of the most important artifacts and relics from Pompeii, which will give you a unique and valuable perspective on this fascinating archaeological site.


Description

Tour Duration: 120 min

Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist

Experience a 2-hour tour of the ancient ruins of Pompeii led by a professional archaeologist guide and skip the line tickets included in a small group of maximum 20 people. Walk through the ruins and explore this ancient city, buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Learn about the history of the town and how the Romans lived and see all the most important public buildings and private houses. Visit the Western part of the town. You will see the Marina Gate, the Basilica, the Forum, the baths, the Lupanar (brothel), the bakery, the house of Faun, the Termopolium, the main street, the Plaster Casts of the dead's, and the Theaters. The tour is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish and German and start at the main entrance of Pompeii Ruins, called Porta Marina Superiore.

What's included

Below are items that the provider has stated are included with Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist at no additional cost

  • Licensed guide with archaeological background
  • Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
  • Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour
  • Skip the line Pompeii ticket

What's NOT included

Below are items that the tour provider of Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist has stated that may cost an additional fee if desired.

  • Food and drinks

Points Of Interest

  • 10 minutes: Meet the guide at the main entrance of the archaeological site called "Porta Marina Superiore". The guide will be holding a sign with our company's name "Askos Tours" on the top.
  • 15 minutes: Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
  • 10 minutes: Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
  • 15 minutes: In the granary you will see marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.
  • minutes: Walk through the main street of Pompeii
  • 15 minutes: The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
  • 15 minutes: These occupy a vast area between the Brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana. They represent the oldest thermal complex in the city
  • 15 minutes: Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
  • 15 minutes: The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii
  • minutes: Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii
  • 10 minutes: Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tour will be available all year around with rain or shine
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
  • Bring a small bottle of water
  • For under18 y.o. travelers, please bring your ID card/passport with you
  • not recommended for travelers with mobility issue or impairments, because of steps and ramps, little steep climb, please contact us and ask for a suitable private tour for your needs