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Pompeii Guided Tour with Priority Entrance

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Pompeii Guided Tour
Walking in Pompeii
Forum of Pompeii
Forum of Pompeii
Pompeii
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Don't miss the chance to visit the archaeological site of Pompeii.
Alongside an expert history guide you will join you in a 2 hour 30 min walking tour to bring back to life the Romans’ lifestyle.

Hidden for hundreds of years, after the discovery of Pompeii it became one of the main attractions in the Campania Region.
The city has been preserved over the years by the lava which petrified the area. Pompeii was considered one of the most important commercial centres of the area before the disaster.
Now, Pompeii is one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage sites.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line admission fees to Pompeii Archeological Site
  • 2.30 -hours Guided tour of Pompeii
  • Official, licensed guide
  • Lunch
  • Transportation
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Meeting point

Via Villa dei Misteri
3, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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Pompei Parking Zeus (pass by)

Meet your guide at the Zeus Car Park meeting point
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Pompeii Archaeological Park

Join us to explore the legendary ruins of Pompeii. Beat the crowds and enjoy priority access to this extraordinary UNESCO archaeological site.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Foro de Pompeya (pass by)

The Civil Forum is the core of daily life of the city and is the focal point of all the main public buildings for city administration and justice, business management, and trade activities such as markets, as well as the main places of citizen worship.
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Tempio di Giove Capitolino (pass by)

The Temple of Jupiter dominates the north side of the Forum, with Mount Vesuvius scenically rising behind. When the colony was founded (80 BC), the temple underwent a radical renovation and became a real Capitolium with the three cult statues of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, which looked like those of the Capitolium in Rome, placed on a high base so as to make them visible to whoever passed in the Forum square.
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Macellum (pass by)

The Macellum consists of a tuff quadriporticus with a hall for worship in an elevated position on the eastern side, in line with the entrance. The copies of two marble statues, a female and a male armed, are found on the niches of the side wall, together with the fragment of a larger statue, probably pertaining to an emperor, Titus or Vespasian, indicating how this area was intended for the imperial cult. To its left is a room for meetings of a sacred board and to the right a large room with a masonry counter perhaps for fish to be sold.
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Via dell’Abbondanza (pass by)

Via dell’Abbondanza was the ancient main street (decumanus maximus) of ancient Pompeii, which ran across the city in the direction east/west from the Forum to the Porta Sarno. In ancient times the street was crowded and noisy with many shops, workshops ("officinae”), cafes, snack-bars and restaurants for food and drink.
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Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

The Forum Baths are located behind the Temple of Jupiter and date back to the years immediately after the founding of the colony of veterans by General Silla (80 BC). Women's and men's quarters had separate entrances. The men's section presents an apodyterium (dressing room), used also as a tepidarium (for medium temperature baths), frigidarium (for cold baths) and calidarium (for hot baths). Like many buildings in Pompeii, the baths were heavily damaged during the earthquake of 62 AD.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lupanar

The Lupanar of Pompeii is the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii. It is of particular interest for the erotic paintings on its walls. Lupanar is Latin for "brothel". The Pompeii lupanar is also known as Lupanare Grande. The prostitutes in the brothel were mostly Greek and Oriental slaves who were paid between two and eight Asses (a glass of wine cost one As) for their services.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Casa del Fauno (pass by)

Then step inside the elegant House of the Faun, a grand Roman villa famous for its mosaics, including the striking Alexander Mosaic — a masterpiece of ancient art and storytelling.
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Teatro Grande (pass by)

Here you’ll admire the Large Theater, an open-air venue where crowds once gathered for comedies, dramas, and musical performances.
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Basilica

The Basilica, with its extension of 1,500 square metres, was the most sumptuous building of the Forum, and its space was used to carry out business and for the administration of justice. It is accessed from the Forum through five entrances separated by tuff pillars; inside it is divided into three naves with two rows of brick columns with Ionic capitals.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • We suggest to wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes as in summer it gets very hot
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii Guided Tour with Priority Entrance?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.60 out of 5 stars based on 72 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii Guided Tour with Priority Entrance?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Skip-the-line admission fees to Pompeii Archeological Site.
  • 2.30 -hours Guided tour of Pompeii.
  • Official, licensed guide.
  • Headphones in Pompeii to hear the guide clearly for groups bigger than 10 passengers.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Pompeii Guided Tour with Priority Entrance is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • We suggest to wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes as in summer it gets very hot
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pompeii Guided Tour with Priority Entrance will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Skip-the-line admission fees to Pompeii Archeological Site
  • 2.30 -hours Guided tour of Pompeii
  • Official, licensed guide
  • Headphones in Pompeii to hear the guide clearly for groups bigger than 10 passengers
  • Lunch
  • Transportation

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • We suggest to wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes as in summer it gets very hot
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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