Pompeii Tour: Journey Through Time in the Ancient Roman City
Discover the city buried by Vesuvius and preserved through the centuries
Itinerary and Tour Highlights:
During your visit to Pompeii you can admire:
Main sites
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The Forum: The beating heart of the Roman city, political, religious and commercial center.
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Large Theater and Small Theater: Amphitheaters where shows and performances took place.
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House of the Faun: One of Pompeii's most luxurious domus, with splendid mosaics.
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Villa of the Mysteries: Famous for the mysterious frescoes of the Dionysian rite.
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Lupanar: The ancient brothel with explicit frescoes and stone beds.
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Amphitheater: The oldest existing Roman amphitheater (80 BC).
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Via dell'Abbondanza: The main paved street, with shops and signs still visible.
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Garden of the Fugitives: Here you'll find the casts of the eruption's victims.
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House of the Tragic Poet: Famous for the "Cave Canem" (beware of dog) mosaic.
Extra options
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Combined Pompeii + Vesuvius tour: Visit both sites in a single day.
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Pompeii + Herculaneum tour: Two cities buried by the same eruption.
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Food & wine tour: Add Vesuvius wine tasting at a local winery.
Discover the ancient city of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD and incredibly preserved for almost 2000 years under ash and lapilli.
Experience an authentic journey into the past walking among majestic temples, richly frescoed patrician houses, streets paved in lava stone and shops still intact. Every corner of Pompeii tells the daily life of the Roman Empire, suddenly frozen in a dramatic instant and then brought back to light to amaze the world.
With So...Rent, organizing your Pompeii Tour is simple and convenient: transfer from Sorrento, priority entrance and expert guides will accompany you to discover one of the most important and visited archaeological sites in the world, UNESCO World Heritage since 1997.
Why choose the Pompeii Tour
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Archaeological site among the most famous and best preserved in the world.
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Immersive experience in Roman history.
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Option of guided tour with expert archaeologist or independent visit.
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Can be combined with Vesuvius or Herculaneum tour.
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Suitable for families, history and culture enthusiasts, students.
Prepare to walk the same streets where ancient Romans walked, to enter their homes, to see their colorful frescoes and to understand how they lived 2000 years ago
Tour details:
Prices and rates
Option 1: Transfer + Entrance (without guide)
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From Sorrento: €100/person.
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Includes: round-trip transfer, entrance ticket, audio guide.
Option 2: Transfer + Guided Tour
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From Sorrento (group): €150/person.
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From Sorrento (private, min. 2 people): €200/person.
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Includes: round-trip transfer, priority ticket, expert archaeological guide (2h).
Option 3: Pompeii + Vesuvius Tour (full day)
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From Sorrento: €180/person.
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Includes: transfer, entrances, Pompeii guide, climb to Vesuvius crater.
Family and group discounts available upon request.
Services included
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Round-trip transfer from Sorrento in air-conditioned minivan.
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Pompeii entrance ticket (skip the line if guided tour).
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Multilingual audio guide (if basic option) or archaeological guide (if guided tour).
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Transfer insurance.
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Phone assistance during the excursion.
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Archaeological site map.
Services not included
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Meals and drinks (available inside the site or nearby).
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Guide tip (optional).
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Entrance to special temporary exhibitions (if present).
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Souvenirs and personal purchases.
Useful information
Duration:
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Standard guided visit: 2-3 hours.
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Complete independent visit: 4-5 hours.
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Combined Pompeii + Vesuvius tour: 7-8 hours.
Departure:
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From Sorrento (pick-up at hotel or meeting point).
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Multiple departures throughout the day.
Site hours:
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April-October: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (last entry 5:30 PM).
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November-March: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry 3:30 PM).
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Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25.
Accessibility:
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Irregular lava stone paths (uncomfortable for strollers and wheelchairs).
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Facilitated paths available upon request.
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Not recommended for people with very reduced mobility.
What to bring:
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Comfortable closed shoes (uneven terrain).
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Hat and sunscreen (little shade).
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Water (drinking fountains available on site).
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Camera.
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Layered clothing (can be hot in summer, cool in winter).
Tips:
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Arrive early to avoid crowds (especially in high season).
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Archaeological guide is highly recommended to understand the history.
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Minimum recommended time: 2-3 hours.
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Avoid midday hours in summer (intense heat).
Available guide languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German (other languages upon request).
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