Why choose this Rome tour ?
Discover more of the ancient world on this day trip from Rome to Pompeii. Enjoy skip-the-line access to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and travel there in comfort, in a private car. Your guide — an archaeology and art history expert — will make this Pompeii private tour one to remember.
See all the highlights of Pompeii and discover the story of Mount Vesuvius’ awful eruption. Walk over the cobbled streets toward the Roman Forum, passing fast-food shops and Grand Villas on your way. See astonishing examples of Ancient Roman art, including dazzling mosaics and brilliant frescoes. Your expert guide will explain the fascinating history behind each sight.
Wander through the open-air theaters and Roman bathhouses which made civic life here so rich. You’ll discover all the refinement of Ancient Rome and, then, gain an insight into their sinful desires in the brothel. Finally, see the moving plaster casts of those who died here, stuck in time, still in Vesuvius’ shadow.
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What makes Private Tour of Pompeii: Day Trip from Rome by Car a unique experience ?
Pompeii
Pompeii’s ruins make the best-preserved Roman settlement in the world. Discover the private lives of Pompeii’s townspeople before life was destroyed by the horrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Inside of Pompeii the guide will take you its most impressive sights among which:
The Theaters of Pompeii
Discover the elegant theaters of Pompeii and learn about the lively civic life of Ancient Rome. Here tales from the tragedies and comedies performed here.
Grand Roman Villas
Get an insight into the private lives of the Ancients by peering into the homes of Pompeii’s wealthiest residents. See intricate mosaics and iridescent frescoes.
Main Street
Walk up the main streets of Pompeii and see the remnants of the restaurants, bars and launderettes that made this lively center of commerce.
The Roman Forum
Experience for yourself Pompeii’s iconic Roman Forum. Enjoy all the beauty of this magnificent Ancient Roman ruin.
Roman Baths
Learn about the importance of ritual bathing in the Ancient Roman Empire and see their spectacular bathhouses – like a super-sized Hammam.
The Brothel
Find out about the strange proclivities of the Ancient Romans and see some shocking erotic art in Pompeii’s brothel.
Plaster Casts of the Dead
See the sorrowful citizens of Pompeii, frozen in time after the devastation eruption. Its impossible not to be deeply affected by this evocative memento mori.
The Basilica
Discover how the Pagan basilica of Pompeii foreshadowed the Christian one – and learn how churches took their design from this Pagan civic space.
The Temple of Apollo
Enjoy touring the magnificent Temple of the sun-God Apollo. See the best-preserved worship place in Pompeii.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please remember to mention special requirements like infant seats or extra storage/luggage space in your booking
- Due to uneven surfaces this tour does not accommodate wheelchairs or people with limited mobility
- Moderate/advanced level of fitness is required due to the amount of walking involved
- Although this tour is stroller accessible, please note most streets in Pompeii are covered in cobblestones, which might make pushing strollers challenging
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Private Tour of Pompeii: Day Trip from Rome by Car Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- – Private Driver and Car with Air Conditioning
- – Priority (Skip-The-Line) Entry
- – Private Guided Tour of Pompeii
- – Admission Fees
- – Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (when located within the Aurelian wall)
- – Round Trip Transport between Rome and Pompeii
Not Included
- Food and Beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by RomaExperience Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Remember to bring along a copy of your booking confirmation/voucher either on your mobile device or in print.
Please remember to be present in the lobby of your Hotel/Accommodation 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour.
