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Pompeii Western Sector Tour with Archaeologist Guide, Skip-the-Line, Max 20

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This walk covers the western part of Pompeii, from the Marina Gate to the Theatres, with a professional archaeologist as guide and skip-the-line tickets included. Groups are capped at 20 people.

On the way: the Basilica, the Forum, the baths, the Lupanar (the brothel), a bakery, the House of the Faun, the Thermopolium, the main street and the plaster casts of the dead. The guide places each building in the life of the town before Vesuvius buried it in 79 AD and shows how the Romans used both the public buildings and the private houses.

The tour starts at Porta Marina Superiore and can be taken in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese or German. It runs two hours.

What's included

  • Licensed guide with archaeological background
  • Guidance and assistance for the entire duration of the tour
  • Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
  • Headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
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  • 'Pompeii Express' entrance ticket

Itinerary

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  1. Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, Pompei

    The main entrance of the ruins, Porta Marina Superiore, opposite the restaurant Hortus. Use this one for navigation. Staff hold an ASKOS TOURS sign at the entrance gates.

  2. Archaeological Park of Pompeii

    The guide waits at Porta Marina Superiore, the main entrance of the archaeological site, holding an Askos Tours sign.

  3. Basilica

    An open portico that sheltered merchants and other activities.

  4. Foro de Pompeya

    The ancient main square of Pompeii.

  5. Granary and plaster casts

    Marble tables and fountain basins that once adorned house entrances, plus casts of eruption victims, a dog and a tree.

  6. Via dell’Abbondanza

    A walk along the main street of Pompeii.

  7. House of Menander

    One of the richest and most magnificent houses in Pompeii for its architecture, decoration and contents.

  8. Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

    A vast complex between the brothel lane, the Holconius crossroads and the Via Stabiana, and the oldest baths in the city.

  9. Lupanar

    The most famous brothel of the ruined Roman city.

  10. House of the Faun

    One of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.

  11. Odeon - Teatro Piccolo

    The so-called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.

  12. Large Theatre

    The most important theatre in Pompeii.

  13. Pompei

    The tour ends inside the ruins.

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues or impairments, because of steps, ramps and a slightly steep climb. A private tour suited to specific needs can be requested from the operator
  • Only dogs that do not exceed 10 kg in weight and a maximum height of 40 cm are permitted to enter; admitted animals must be on a leash and held in the arms inside the buildings, and their excrement must be collected.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed
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  • The tour runs all year round, rain or shine
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
  • Guiding available in: de, pt, en, it, fr, es.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Bring a small bottle of water
  • Travelers under 18 should bring an ID card or passport
  • Mobility scooters are not allowed

Meeting point

  • The meeting point is the main entrance of the Pompeii ruins, Porta Marina Superiore, opposite a restaurant called Hortus. Use this one for easier navigation. Staff hold an ASKOS TOURS sign at the entrance gates.

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