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Pompeii: Exclusive Private Walking Tour with an Archaeologist

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Overview

You have the chance to visit the ancient city of Pompeii with a native archaeologist. Walk through Pompeii and learn about the history of this city. This is the highlight tour you cannot miss once in Pompeii.

Please be aware that our price does not include the entry tickets, which can be easily purchased online.

What's Included

  • Exclusive Private Tour
  • Guided tour of Pompeii with an archaeologist
  • Licensed, top rated, English-speaking local Guide
  • Entry ticket to Pompeii
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Via Mare
80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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Casa del Menandro

House of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents, and covers a large area of about 1,800 square metres (19,000 sq ft) occupying most of its insula
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

The Stabian Baths are an ancient Roman bathing complex in Pompeii, Italy, the oldest and the largest of the 5 public baths in the city. Their original construction dates back to ca. 125 BC, making them one of the oldest bathing complexes known from the ancient world.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lupanar

This is a brothel in the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii. It is of particular interest for the erotic paintings on its walls.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa del Fauno

The House of the Faun (Italian: Casa del Fauno), constructed in the 2nd century BC during the Samnite period (180 BC), was a grand Hellenistic palace that was framed by peristyle in Pompeii, Italy.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Grande

The biggest Theatre in Pompeii
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via dell’Abbondanza

The best preserved street in Pompeii
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Foro de Pompeya

This was the most important square of the city
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • 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
  • "Operated by a business"

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii: Exclusive Private Walking Tour with an 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 (CEST).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

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

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  • Guided tour of Pompeii with an archaeologist
  • Licensed, top rated, English-speaking local Guide
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  • Service animals allowed
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • "Operated by a business"

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