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Pompeii and Oplontis: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
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Pompeii
About
Embark on a fascinating journey through two remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Pompeii and Oplontis. This small-group tour, led by an expert archaeologist, begins at Pompeii’s Porta Marina Superiore entrance. Over two hours, explore the western section of the ancient city, discovering the basilica, forum, macellum, thermal baths, theaters, and a beautifully preserved domus, all vividly showcasing life before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. After a short break, travel by train to Torre Annunziata to visit the luxurious Villa Poppaea in Oplontis. Enjoy a guided tour of this opulent Roman villa, featuring stunning frescoes, lavish gardens, and thermal baths, all immac...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour by an archaeologist
Circumvesuviana one-way ticket from Pompeii to Torre Annunziata - Oplontis
Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
'Pompeii Express' and Oplontis entrance ticket
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Villa dei Misteri, 2
Meet the guide at the main entrance of the Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina Superiore, opposite to the Hortus restaurant. The guide will hold our tour sign to be recognized.
Return
Scavi di Oplontis - Villa Poppea
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue or impairments, because of steps and ramps, little steep climb, please contact us and ask for a suitable private tour for your needs
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience 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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
10 minutes
2
Basilica
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
15 minutes
3
Forum
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
10 minutes
4
Granaries of the Forum
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.
15 minutes
5
Via dell’Abbondanza
Walk through the main street of Pompeii
10 minutes
6
House of Menander
The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
20 minutes
7
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
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
15 minutes
8
Vicolo del Lupanare
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
9
House of the Faun
The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii
15 minutes
10
Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii
15 minutes
11
Teatro Grande
Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
15 minutes
12
Scavi di Oplontis
Arrive at the second stop of the day and start the tour
Pompeii and Oplontis: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
(2) Reviews
Pompeii
About
Embark on a fascinating journey through two remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Pompeii and Oplontis. This small-group tour, led by an expert archaeologist, begins at Pompeii’s Porta Marina Superiore entrance. Over two hours, explore the western section of the ancient city, discovering the basilica, forum, macellum, thermal baths, theaters, and a beautifully preserved domus, all vividly showcasing life before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. After a short break, travel by train to Torre Annunziata to visit the luxurious Villa Poppaea in Oplontis. Enjoy a guided tour of this opulent Roman villa, featuring stunning frescoes, lavish gardens, and thermal baths, all immac...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour by an archaeologist
Circumvesuviana one-way ticket from Pompeii to Torre Annunziata - Oplontis
Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
'Pompeii Express' and Oplontis entrance ticket
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Villa dei Misteri, 2
Meet the guide at the main entrance of the Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina Superiore, opposite to the Hortus restaurant. The guide will hold our tour sign to be recognized.
