Pompeii Exclusive small group 3-hour tour

Highlights

• 3-hour guided walking tour of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Explore the renowned Archaeological Park of Pompeii with your expert archaeological guide
• Save valuable sightseeing time with included skip-the-line entry tickets
• Uncover the ancient secrets of key attractions, including the Basilica, the Thermopolium of Asellina, and the Stabian Baths
• Stroll along Via dell’Abbondanza to the Grand Theater, and discover historic artwork and Roman graffiti at the House of Menander
• Conclude the tour with a visit to the Villa of the Mysteries, one of the most famous and evocative suburban residences in Pompeii
• Enjoy the personalized attention of your guide on this small group tour, limited to 20 participants

Meeting point

Main entrance of Pompeii Archaeological Park, known as “Porta Marina Superiore” (please note that Pompeii has three different entrances, reach the correct one to meet Askos Tours’ greeting staff)

Itinerary

• Head to the meeting point at Porta Marina Superiore, the main entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage ruins, and check in with your Askos Tours representative at Porta Marina Superiore. The representative will be holding a sign with “Askos Tours” for recognition
• With your entry tickets in hand, proceed directly to the Pompeii Archaeological Park. Here, meet your expert archaeological guide and begin your guided walking tour.
• As you walk along the ancient streets towards the Forum – the main square and once the vibrant heart of Pompeii – gaze up at the towering peak of Vesuvius as your guide brings the dramatic history of this ancient city to life.
• Entry to Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site
• During your 3-hour walking tour, uncover the hidden secrets of key attractions, including the Basilica, the Thermopolium of Asellina, and the Stabian Baths, the oldest bath complex in the city.
• Inside the granary, observe the casts of local residents who were trapped in the ash following Vesuvius’s eruption. Admire the House of the Faun, one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii, and stroll along Via dell’Abbondanza to the Grand Theater, Pompeii’s most important theater.
• Visit the Lupanar, the world’s oldest house of ill-repute, and the House of Menander, one of ancient Pompeii’s most magnificent residences. As you explore, you’ll fall in love with the ancient Roman art and discover the theaters where people once laughed and enjoyed the day’s entertainments.
• End your visit with entry to the renowned Villa of the Mysteries, named for the Dionysian-themed frescoes that decorate its walls
• Finish your guided walking tour: after three hours spent discovering life in Pompeii thousands of years ago, your tour will end inside the archaeological park, allowing you the opportunity to continue exploring on your own.

Inclusions

• “Pompeii +” Skip-the-line entry tickets to Pompeii Archaeological Park
• Expert archaeological guide
• Headsets for groups of more than 10 participants

Exclusions

• Food and drinks
• Transportation

Additional information

Cancellation policy

• A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the scheduled starting time of this activity
• No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the scheduled starting time of this activity