Private Pompeii Tour with 3D Virtual Reality Headset
Overview
Travel back in time to see ancient Pompeii with 3D virtual reality headsets. During this tour you will have your own private, licensed local tour guide. You’ll explore the ancient ruins and watch short virtual reality clips of Pompeii as it once was. Listen to commentary form your guide as you stroll between former temples and Roman baths, and then see the ruins come back to life through the magic of virtual reality — just as they were before Mt. Vesuvius erupted. Entrance fees are a separate cost. The VR headsets are not recommended for children under the age of 13.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line entrance fee included
- Virtual reality headset - surrounded in 3D, 360 degrees of ancient Pompeii
- Licensed local guide
- Transport to/from Pompeii
Meeting Location
Piazza Esedra
Pompei NA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Pompeii Archaeological Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
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
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Use of 3D virtual reality headsets is not recommended for children under the age of 13 for health and safety reasons
- Parents may use their discretion and allow children aged between 9 and 12 years to use the headsets
- Children under the age of 9 are not permitted to use the headsets
- People with histories of seizures, dizziness, epilepsy, preexisting binocular vision abnormalities, psychiatric disorders, heart conditions, other serious medical conditions, the pregnant, and the elderly should consult a doctor before taking this tour
- Wear comfortable shoes as you may walk over uneven terrain
- Travel light and minimize bags, pocketbooks, and backpacks; you may have to wear a lightweight bag across your shoulder during the tour
- This tour operates in all weather
- This tour uses 3D virtual reality headsets (Gear VR). We recommend consulting a doctor before taking this tour if you are pregnant, elderly, have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities or psychiatric disorders, or suffer from a heart condition or other serious medical condition.
- Some people (about 1 in 4000) while they are experiencing virtual reality may have severe dizziness, seizures, epileptic seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before taking our tour.
- Children: It is recommended by the manufacturer that the headsets provided should not be used by children under the age of 13 (Gear VR). Parents allowing their children to use the headsets do so at their own risk and are fully responsible for the safety, health and well-being of their children.
- Discomfort: Immediately discontinue use of the headset if you experience any of the following symptoms: seizures; loss of awareness; eye strain; eye or muscle twitching; involuntary movements; altered, blurred, or double vision or other visual abnormalities; dizziness; disorientation; impaired balance; impaired hand-eye coordination; excessive sweating; increased salivation; nausea; lightheadedness; discomfort or pain in the head or eyes; drowsiness; fatigue; or any symptoms similar to motion sickness.
- Radio Frequency Interference: The Gear VR can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the Gear VR without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
- Flashback Journey to Pompeii shall not be liable for any damage, direct or indirect, suffered by our customers or any third parties as a consequence of their failure to follow such guidelines, warnings and recommendations
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Skip-the-line entrance fee included.
- Virtual reality headset - surrounded in 3D, 360 degrees of ancient Pompeii.
- Licensed local guide.
- Transport to/from Pompeii.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Private Pompeii Tour with 3D Virtual Reality Headset is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Pompeii Tour with 3D Virtual Reality Headset 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 2024Once 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.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip-the-line entrance fee included
- Virtual reality headset - surrounded in 3D, 360 degrees of ancient Pompeii
- Licensed local guide
- Transport to/from Pompeii
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
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Use of 3D virtual reality headsets is not recommended for children under the age of 13 for health and safety reasons
- Parents may use their discretion and allow children aged between 9 and 12 years to use the headsets
- Children under the age of 9 are not permitted to use the headsets
- People with histories of seizures, dizziness, epilepsy, preexisting binocular vision abnormalities, psychiatric disorders, heart conditions, other serious medical conditions, the pregnant, and the elderly should consult a doctor before taking this tour
- Wear comfortable shoes as you may walk over uneven terrain
- Travel light and minimize bags, pocketbooks, and backpacks; you may have to wear a lightweight bag across your shoulder during the tour
- This tour operates in all weather
- This tour uses 3D virtual reality headsets (Gear VR). We recommend consulting a doctor before taking this tour if you are pregnant, elderly, have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities or psychiatric disorders, or suffer from a heart condition or other serious medical condition.
- Some people (about 1 in 4000) while they are experiencing virtual reality may have severe dizziness, seizures, epileptic seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before taking our tour.
- Children: It is recommended by the manufacturer that the headsets provided should not be used by children under the age of 13 (Gear VR). Parents allowing their children to use the headsets do so at their own risk and are fully responsible for the safety, health and well-being of their children.
- Discomfort: Immediately discontinue use of the headset if you experience any of the following symptoms: seizures; loss of awareness; eye strain; eye or muscle twitching; involuntary movements; altered, blurred, or double vision or other visual abnormalities; dizziness; disorientation; impaired balance; impaired hand-eye coordination; excessive sweating; increased salivation; nausea; lightheadedness; discomfort or pain in the head or eyes; drowsiness; fatigue; or any symptoms similar to motion sickness.
- Radio Frequency Interference: The Gear VR can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the Gear VR without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
- Flashback Journey to Pompeii shall not be liable for any damage, direct or indirect, suffered by our customers or any third parties as a consequence of their failure to follow such guidelines, warnings and recommendations
