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Pompeii tour with archaeologist

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| Pompeii, Italy
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On average, this is booked 24 (0) days in advance.
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

You will have as a guide a professional who is not only an official guide but also an archaeologist with a PhD degree and an experience of over twenty years in touring and teaching history, archeology and art history , in short a person with great passion and competence in illustrating to curious tourists of all ages Pompeii, the most extraordinary Italian archaeological park, and other exceptional monuments, historical-artistic-archaeological sites, museums, art galleries, churches, palaces, castles of Naples and Campania.

What's Included

  • Guided tour with guide / archaeologist in Italian or English or German
  • Food, drink, tip, entrance fee
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

80045 Pompei
Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

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End point

Via Villa dei Misteri
2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

The tour ends at the Pompeii Forum so visitors, if they want, can stay inside the excavations and see more on their own

What To Expect

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Foro di Pompei

The guide will illustrate the Forum and the history of Pompeii from its origins to the dramatic eruption of 79 AD.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Granai del Foro

The guide will illustrate the Granaries of the Forum and the finds (amphorae, sculptures, inscriptions, etc.) contained therein, in particular the plaster casts of the victims of the eruption.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pompei La Basilica

The guide will explain the functions of the Basilica, one of the most spectacular and monumental buildings in Pompeii.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Apollo

The guide will illustrate the temple of Apollo, a building rich in original finds including sculptures, altar, fountain, inscriptions, columns and Roman sundial, an extraordinary example of ancient religious architecture.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Vittoria

The guide will explain this ancient gateway to the city and the surrounding area.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pompei Il Mosaico "cave Canem"

The guide will illustrate the famous mosaic of the Cave Canem placed at the entrance of the magnificent House of the Tragic Poet.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa del Fauno

The guide will illustrate the history of the largest house in Pompeii, the House of the Faun, where the most famous masterpieces of ancient art were found, the wonderful bronze sculpture of the dancing Faun and the gigantic and spectacular Mosaic of the Battle of Alexander, composed of more than a million extraordinary tiny colored tiles.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Thermopolium Regio VI, Insula VIII, 8

The guide will illustrate a Thermopolium, one of the best preserved examples of fast-food from antiquity, describing the social life and nutrition of the ancient Pompeians.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Vespasian

The guide will illustrate the temple of Vespasian, also known as the temple of Genius Augusti, and will illustrate the importance of the Roman imperial cult.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Via dell’Abbondanza

The guide will illustrate the famous Via dell'Abbondanza, the road network as well as the urban plan of Pompeii.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Grande

The guide will illustrate the wonderful Theater District of Pompeii which includes some of the best preserved theaters of antiquity, namely the Teatro Grande and the Teatro Piccolo as well as the Quadriportico dei Teatri.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Doric Temple

The guide will illustrate the remains of the oldest temple in Pompeii, the Doric Temple as well as the so-called Triangular Forum.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

The guide will illustrate an extraordinary example of an ancient thermal building, the Stabian Baths of Pompeii.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lupanar

the guide will illustrate the most spectacular example of ancient brothel, the Lupanare, very famous for the exceptional state of conservation of the bedrooms and the erotic frescoes depicting various amorous positions.
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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
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii tour with 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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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii tour with archaeologist?
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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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Guided tour with guide / archaeologist in Italian or English or German.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food, drink, tip, entrance fee.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Pompeii tour with archaeologist is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pompeii tour with archaeologist will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Guided tour with guide / archaeologist in Italian or English or German
  • Food, drink, tip, entrance fee

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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 15 travelers

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