Embark on a fascinating journey into the past and unlock the mysteries of antiquity in the company of an expert archaeologist in the extraordinary ruins of Pompeii.

Highlights

The Forum
The Plaster Casts
Ancient Baths
Aristocratic Villas
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Hidden Gems

  • Ancient Temples
  • The House of the Faun
  • The Thermopolium

Tour Includes

  • Expert English-speaking private guide
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Pompeii
  • Round trip high-speed train tickets from Rome to Naples
  • Return car service from Naples to Pompeii

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view of vesuvius from the ruins of pompeii
Overview

In the company of an expert archaeologist, you’ll walk through the eerily abandoned streets of the ancient city buried in lava and choking ash one fateful day in 79 A.D. Discover it with us in the looming shadow of Vesuvius, and relive the dark events that paradoxically preserved the city at the very moment of its destruction. Wandering through Pompeii’s maze of streets still paved with ancient flagstones and rutted by the wheels of Roman chariots, you’ll get an incredible sense of what life was really like in antiquity. We’ll take care of all the details, including return high-speed train tickets from Rome and local car service, meaning all you have to do is enjoy your visit to Pompeii!

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What To Expect On Your Tour

Discover the imposing ruins of Pompeii

25 August 79 AD: it’s the dawn of a hot day, when Mount Vesuvius explodes and destroys Pompeii in an instant. The streets of Pompeii are filled with molten ash and lava. Trees and buildings are buried for centuries. Some people are lucky and manage to flee. Those left behind die where they fall, petrified for all eternity.

Our Pompeii day trip from Rome by fast train is the perfect opportunity to discover the destiny of Pompeii, and the daily life of its people. Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii, but buried underneath the blanket of lava, countless remnants were preserved. Findings include statues of the gods, oil lamps, jewellery, furniture, and even a lovers’ last kiss. As you explore Pompeii on your private tour, you’ll hear the story of one of the greatest tragedies in history, experiencing first hand the places where the events actually took place.

To truly understand Pompeii, however, we must journey even further back in time – before the tragic events of 79 AD. On your day trip to Pompeii from Rome, you will walk through the streets of Pompeii with your private guide, exploring through the streets, villas, bars and baths that were once bustling with life. You’ll gain a deeper insight into the daily lives of the Pompeians, discovering another side to this fascinating chapter of Roman history.

view over pompeii with vesuivus

Get the full picture at Pompeii thanks to our expert guides

The huge archaeological site of Pompeii can seem overwhelming, especially for a first-time visitor. But with the help of your passionate personal guide, an expert on the history of Pompeii and in most cases an archaeologist, you will make sense of Pompeii. During your Pompeii walking tour you’ll get to see the most famous temples and villas as well as some intriguing lesser-known sites, which tend to be overlooked by most visitors.

During your Pompeii day trip from Rome you’ll learn about both public and private aspects of daily life in Pompeii, through your exploration of the city’s atmospheric ruins.

a villa at pompeii

Walk the incredibly preserved streets, and explore villas and temples

When you discover famous temples you’ll learn about the mysteries of Roman religion, including cults, funerary rites and the nature of superstitions. The ruins of the temples are impressive in themselves, but the explanations of your personal guide will enrich the experience, revealing the secrets of Roman religion and rituals. On your Pompeii walking tour you’ll also learn about other aspects of its daily life, as you visit the bars, brothels and bathhouses of Pompeii.

Many of Pompeii’s inhabitants were wealthy art-lovers, as you’ll discover when you explore the ruins of their opulent villas, with their large gardens and decorated courtyards. Visiting these atmospheric houses gives us a fascinating glimpse of the lives and artistic tastes of their owners. Your personal guide will discuss the different interpretations of frescoes and mosaics, enriching your understanding of religious rituals and the civilization of Pompeii.

a view into one of pompeii's opulent villas

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Points of Interest

The Amphiteater
The oldest surviving stone amphitheater in the Roman world, Pompeii’s arena once echoed with the roar of crowds watching gladiatorial combats. Its towering elliptical structure still conveys the thrill—and brutality—of ancient spectacle.
The Temple of Apollo
Set on a raised podium with views toward Mount Vesuvius, the Temple of Apollo is one of Pompeii’s oldest sanctuaries. Its graceful columns and surviving altar evoke the city’s deep religious roots and long devotion to this prophetic god.
The Baths
Pompeii’s public baths reveal the elegance of everyday Roman life, with beautifully decorated changing rooms, heated chambers, and ingenious engineering that kept water warm and air comfortable. They remain some of the city’s most atmospheric and intact interiors.
The Plaster Casts
The plaster casts of Pompeii are among archaeology’s most haunting sights. Formed by filling the voids left by victims' bodies in volcanic ash, they preserve final gestures and expressions - an unforgettable human face to the tragedy of A.D. 79.
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