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Pompeii and Herculaneum small group tour - skip the line

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Explore the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum on a small group tour with an archaeologist guide. Skip the line and learn about the history and architecture of these Roman ruins buried by Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Pompeii Archaeological Park - 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.
Basilica - Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities.
Forum - Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.
Via dellâAbbondanza - Walk through the main street of Pompeii.
House of Menander (Casa del Menandro) - The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents.
Granai del Foro - 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.
Terme del Foro - 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.
Lupanar - The most famous brothel in the Pompeii Roman city of Pompeii
Casa del Fauno - The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.
Odeon - Teatro Piccolo - Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.
Teatro Grande - Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii

What's Included

Skip-the-line access to Herculaneum
Skip-the-line access to Pompeii
Expert guidance throughout Pompeii and Herculaneum ruins
One-way Circumvesuviana train ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum included

What's Not Included

meals and personal expenses
transportation to Pompeii and to your accommodation at the end of the tour

Additional Information

Pompeii and Herculaneum stand as some of the most significant Roman archaeological locations globally, yet their remnants might pose comprehension challenges to the non-specialist. This tour allows us to delve into the antiquity of these two sites, guided by an archaeologist. Discover the historical accounts and architectural wonders of these towns, entombed by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79, encapsulated in a couple of hours.

Location

Via Villa dei Misteri, 1

Via Villa dei Misteri

The guide will meet the travelers outside the gate of the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called PORTA MARINA SUPERIORE, in front of the bar called HORTUS GARDEN BAR. Holding a sign with ASKOS TOURS written on top to be recognized.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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