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Pompeii at Sunset: the Golden Hour with your Local Archaeologist

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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Pompeii is pure magic...But at sunset it is a dream! Take the chance to explore Pompeii ruins at golden hour: You will avoid the stress of large crowds of visitors and you will almost feel like you are taking part in a private tour, thanks to the peaceful atmosphere at sunset. You will skip the line with your archaeologist and you’ll start together an amazing journey in the past! You will pass through the Antiquarium, where your guide will show you the objects found during the last excavations. Continuing, you will pass through the Basilica, the Forum with the market and the main Temples.You will walk through the decumanus major, looking closely and from inside the Baths without forgetting the famous Lupanar! You will explore some of the most beautiful domus, stores and shops, roman restaurants, a visit to the famous bodies, Theatre, Gladiators' Barracks. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the beauty of Pompeii at sunset, it will be an unforgettable experience!

What's Included

  • Expert Archaeologist
  • We provide a skip the line link to get your admission
  • Authorized guide
  • Admission ticket
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Via Villa dei Misteri
2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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Pompeii Archaeological Park

Porta Marina Superiore: the guide will be waiting for you outside the archaeological park with the sign “Pompeii Vip”. It forms the western entrance to the city and the name "Marina" comes from the fact that the outgoing road led to the sea.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio di Venere

Temple of Venus: temple dedicated to Venus, patron goddess of Pompeii
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica

Basilica: was the most lavish building in the Forum, and served as a space for the management of business and the administration of justice
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Apollo

The Sanctuary of Apollo: it is among the oldest of Pompeii's places of worship, built at a strategic point along the street that led up from Porta Marina to the public heart of the city
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Foro de Pompeya

Forum - Main Square: it represents the center of the city's daily life
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tempio di Giove Capitolino

The Temple of Jupiter: it dominates the northern side of the Forum, and behind it rises scenically Vesuvius
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Macellum

Macellum: it was a monumental building used for the sale of food and daily consumer products. Here is possible to see some Plaster Casts - BODIES (the archaeological method to find the ancient bodies as they were at the moment of the eruption)
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Terme del Foro

Forum Baths: they are one of the best-preserved elements of the city. Female and male parts had separate entrances.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Termopolio di Vetuzio Placido

Thermopolium: it was an old diner, a place of refreshment for the inhabitants
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa del Fauno

House of the Faun: This is one of the largest houses in Pompeii; the sidewalk bears the welcome inscription (HAVE) in Latin; House of the Vettii:The house, among the richest and most famous in Pompeii, is placed under the protection of Priapus god of prosperity, Both are subject to seasonal openings and closings
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Via dell’Abbondanza

Via Dell'Abbondanza: it was the ancient main street (decumanus maximus) of ancient Pompeii
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Grande

Theater: Comedies and tragedies in the Greco-Roman tradition were performed in the theater
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii at Sunset: the Golden Hour with your Local Archaeologist?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Expert Archaeologist
  • We provide a skip the line link to get your admission
  • Authorized guide
  • Admission ticket

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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