Join this full-day tour and visit the incredible Pompeii, departing from Rome. This small group guided tour will allow you to discover just in a few hours the history and the secrets of the ancient roman city buried under the hashes of the Vesuvius Volcano after its eruption in 79 AD!
Join this one-day small group tour and depart from Rome in order to visit the incredible archaeological site of Pompeii!
Wait comfortably in your centrally located hotel in Rome for the pick-up service. After meeting with the driver and the tour leader on board, you will be ready to leave Rome with a reduced group of people. After a 2 hours and a half drive, you will get to the incredible ruins of Pompeii. You will enter the site without any concern thanks to your skip-the-line tickets included and you will meet your expert guide, who will tell you everything about the history and the curiosities of the ancient roman town. After your guided tour, you will have free time in Pompeii before boarding back on your coach and return to Rome.
Pompeii was a humble Roman village whose destiny was changed irrevocably one day back in the year 79 AD. It was during this year that the nearby volcano, Mt. Vesuvius erupted, completely burying Pompeii in a massive blast of lava and ash that sealed the village away, perfectly preserved, for almost two thousand years. There are indications that the amount of ash which originally covered the city was in excess of 20 feet tall.
In 1748, excavations began in the area, and since then numerous sections of the town have been uncovered and preserved. The city is rich is frescos, art objects, and some of the most well-preserved buildings of the time period that you can find anywhere in the world. In fact, excavations are still ongoing and there are many mysteries left to be uncovered in the buried city. You will have the possibility to visit also the famous Villa of the Mysteries, the Anphitheater, the House of the Faun and the plaster casts.
Pompeii is one of only two sites in the entire world (the other being Herculaneum) where a visitor from modern times is literally able to step into the past, and experience what a Roman town was like nearly two thousand years ago. If ever you are in Rome, you owe it to yourself to see this fantastic and awe-inspiring sight. Choose this full-day excursion with guided visit of Pompeii if you want to explore this magic archaeological site in just one day and in the most comfortable way, avoiding all the stress!
If you are looking for a more exclusive experience, including just the visit of the archaeological site, check out our Two hours private walking tour around Pompeii archaeological site! If you are in Campania region and you would like to visit both Pompeii and Herculanum, check out this Small Group Tour to visit Herculaneum and Pompeii, departing from Sorrento!
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and, during summer, to bring suitable clothing and sun protection.
The pick-up service will be available just from centrally located hotels in Rome (NO B&bs, hostels, rental apartments, etc.)
This is a small group tour, in order to ensure you a personalized and intimate experience. This tour will depart with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 participants.
From April 2022 the tour will be available only in English language.