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Pompeii and Oplontis: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
Pompeii and Oplontis: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
Pompeii and Oplontis: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
Pompeii and Oplontis: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist
Pompeii and Oplontis: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

Pompeii and Oplontis: Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

By Askos Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $103 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 immaculately preserved under volcanic ash. This comprehensive tour offers a deep dive into Roman history, architecture, and daily life, making it an unforgettable cultural experience.

Activity location

  • Pompeii Archaeological Park
    • Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri)
    • 80045, Pompeii, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Villa dei Misteri, 2
    • 2 Via Villa dei Misteri
    • 80045, Pompei, Campania, Italy

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English Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30am
Price details
$103.36 x 1 Adult$103.36
Total
Price is $103.36
Until Wed, Jun 18
Italian Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • Italian
Language options: Italian
Starting time: 10:30am
Price details
$103.36 x 1 Adult$103.36
Total
Price is $103.36
Until Wed, Jun 18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour by an archaeologist
  • What's includedWhat's includedCircumvesuviana one-way ticket from Pompeii to Torre Annunziata - Oplontis
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadsets (for groups of 16 or more)
  • What's includedWhat's included'Pompeii Express' and Oplontis entrance ticket
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Activity itinerary

Pompeii Archaeological Park
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Basilica
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities
Forum
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii
Granaries of the Forum
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Via dell’Abbondanza
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Walk through the main street of Pompeii
House of Menander
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
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
Vicolo del Lupanare (Pass by)
Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii
House of the Faun
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii
Odeon - Teatro Piccolo
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii
Teatro Grande
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii
Scavi di Oplontis
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive at the second stop of the day and start the tour
Villa di Poppea
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the luxurious Villa di Poppea

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPompeii Archaeological Park
    • Porta Marina (via Villa dei Misteri)
    • 80045, Pompeii, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVia Villa dei Misteri, 2
    • 2 Via Villa dei Misteri
    • 80045, Pompei, Campania, Italy

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