Great Theatre of Pompeii (Teatro Grande) Attractions & Things to do

Guilty of decimating Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79, Mt Vesuvius looms over the Bay of Naples like a beautiful, silent menace.

Stopped in their tracks by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, Herculaneum and Pompeii offer the best look anywhere at what life in Rome must have been like around 2,000 years ago.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Pompeii is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it's one of the biggest archaeological sites in the world. Our 3-hrs tour is specifically made to provide you the best experience to discover the Ancient City and its hidden treasures: The Theatres, Temples, Houses and Frescoes, Thermal Baths, Shops, Fast Food, Street, Forum, Justice Palace, Macellum and brothels.

We worked in Pompeii for a few years and It'll be a pleasure to guide you through the secrets and mysteries of this beautiful place. All details you won't find on the internet or books.
Eliana Sandretti is an archaeologist and have a team of archaeologists work with her for a lot of years

Duration: 3 hours.

Pompeii and Herculaneum are among the world’s most important Roman archaeological sites, but the ruins can be hard to interpret to the untrained eye. With this tour, we will take a deep dive into ancient history by visiting both sites with an archaeologist guide. Learn about the history and architecture of these two cities buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79, taking in the highlights in just a few hours.


Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes.

Enjoy a transfer service from Naples to Sorrento and ride in style in a modern minivan driven by a professional driver.

Stop for a 2 hours walking tour in Pompeii with a professional Archaeological Guide.

Optimize your time with this convenient transfer service, reaching Sorrento in comfort and with ease.

This transfer service benefits from pick-up at Naples Airport or Central Station (or your Hotel) and drop off to Sorrento, with all taxes and gas included.

All drivers are professional, competent and punctual, also providing you with a lot of information along the way.
Duration: 4 hours.

Our tour is a really special one: you will have the chance to walk through the Ancient city of Pompeii and reach the top of the Vesuvius, our still active Volcano.

You will be depicted how Ancient Latin people used to spend their days, have fun, and which kind of business and trade they used to run.

Our guides will lead you to the unforgettable Teatro Grande; they will show you the acoustic perfection of the auditory of the Teatro Piccolo and in the end you'll be given a sample of the domestic life in the amazing " ,*Casa del Menandro unique in the world for the richness of decorations and frescoes.

Your path will then bring you on the main street of commerce - where you will even visit the

red-light district- to end into the Forum, the square full of markets, where all the political and social events were set. 

After this pleasant walk into history, you will be driven to the Vesuvius slopes.
Duration: 7 hours.

There will be no other people on the tour besides you.
I and my assistants, we worked in Pompeii for a few years as an archaeologists and It'll be a pleasure to guide you through the secrets and mysteries of this beautiful place. All details you won't find on the internet or books.

Skip The Line Included in the Tour.

After the experience you can stay on the site until closing and continue exploring the beauties with the advice I will give you.
Duration: 2 hours.

Depart your hotel or cruise ship to take a tour to the ancient town of Pompeii. Along the way, stop in places such as Positano to view the landscape and Sorrento to do a little shopping. Accompanied by your driver and private guide, if option selected, you will learn all about these quaint areas, all the while taking in the Mediterranean ambiance.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Do you want to see the ruins of Pompeii? Do you want to visit corners of the city where tourists don't arrive? Explore the ancient city, its ruins and take a trip back in time.

From there looking at the volcano, the Mt. Vesuvius, we will pass through the Antiquarium, where I will show you the objects found during the last excavations, such as the coin that changed the date of the eruption.
Continuing we will pass through the Basilica, the Forum with the market and the main Temples ... we will walk through the decumanus major.
We will explore some of the most beautiful homes.
The visit will continue through stores and shops, roman restaurants, a visit to the famous bodies, Theatre, Gladiators' Barracks.

PLEASE NOTE: Entrance fees to the archaeological park are NOT included, but we send a link to purchase them online between the afternoon before the tour and the morning itself, so don't worry!
Duration: 2 hours.

The eruption of the volcano in 79 A.D. burned and buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but after the catastrophe the ruins were preserved almost perfectly under layers of volcanic ash. Thousands of years later, you can still explore the spooky streets and get inside houses, toilets, and restaurants during the tour along with our authorized guides. Our tour was created to have a unique memory and discover the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum with their hidden treasures declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Immerse yourself in the tragic history of the region and then end the day with a delicious Italian lunch in a traditional restaurant on the slopes of Vesuvius.

• Explore the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum with a local expert archaeological guide
• Semi-private and air-conditioned buses
• Entrance reserved in Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Wine tasting and lunch with local products

Duration: 10 hours.

If you want to surprise your children with a great, educational and fun opportunity, this tour is for you!

Explore the ancient Roman town of Pompeii with your kids and let them learn by playing. You will be touring and participating in interactive activities together with other families and children.

Our kid-friendly guide will make the children love old ruins and will bring Pompeii alive for you.

You don’t need to wait before entering the site, you have skip-the-line access!

This kind of tour, with its activities, is suitable for children over 5 years old.
Duration: 2 hours.

This tour is PRIVATE! Only for your family or your friends! We offer the withdrawal of customers in Sorrento and with the local train in 35 minutes we will arrive safely in Pompeii. Customers will visit the eternal city of Pompeii with an expert local guide. Visitors will optimize their time and will be able to visit in two hours the best part of Pompeii: the Roman villas, the Lupanare, frescoes and mosaics, the baths, the streets and squares, the theaters, the ancient bakeries, the restaurants and much even more.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Pompeii at Sunset is a tour designed for those who want to avoid the crowds and the heat of the summer months. The tour takes place in the afternoon. With an Official Tourist Guide you will discover the beauty of Pompeii under different colors. The tour includes the best of Pompeii. Le Terme, the Lupanare, the squares, the theaters, the streets, the Roman villas with frescoes and mosaics, the temples and much more!
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Come to visit the area where the eruption compromised the places that are now visited as archaeological areas.
With the continuous work of archaeologists new discoveries increasingly enrich the Pompeii heritage.
This place still boasts millions of visitors from all over the world who appreciate the well-preserved ruins, the particular architecture of things and the artistic techniques already famous at the time.
By taking part in the tour of the Vesuvius Crater, is possible to realize the extraordinary strength of nature and the extent of the damage caused at the time of the eruption in AD 79.
Duration: 8 hours.

The eruption of the volcano in 79 AD destroyed and buried Pompeii but, after the catastrophe, its ruins were
found almost perfectly preserved under layers of volcanic ash. In fact, thousands of years later, you can still
explore the ghostly streets and enter inside houses, public buildings and restaurants. During the tour, together
with our licensed guides, you will get a vivid picture of life in the last days before the eruption. Departure from
Sorrento, approximately 8:00 am, direction Pompeii archaeological excavations, guided tour of approximately 2 hours and return to Sorrento.

● Half-day tour to Pompeii from Sorrento
● Visit the excavated ruins of an ancient city buried by volcanic ash
● Learn the history of Pompeii and its discovery from a licensed guide
● See the well-preserved remnants of homes, baths, bakeries, frescoes, and more ● Hear about the fateful eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that destroyed the city
●Includes round-trip transportation by bus

Duration: 4 hours.

You will have the guarantee of always having me as Archaeologist and Authorized Tourist Guide. There will be no other people on the tour besides you. The experience will last 5 hours, they will be divided as follows:
FIRST PART: POMPEII:
2 hours tour of Pompeii. You will have the opportunity to visit and see the beauties of Pompeii, without having the feeling of having to return to visit other points of interest. You will skip the long lines at the entrance, already having the skip-the-line at hand.
The priority entrance will make your visit less stressful and you will have the opportunity to quickly buy the entrance ticket and go back in time to 79 AD.
SECOND PART:
1 hour of free time.
At the end of the tour, you will be taken to the train station or to your car and you will be given the necessary information to get to the Herculaneum site. You will not have the feeling of being alone, you will always be assisted.
PART THREE:
2 hours tour of Herculaneum.

Duration: 5 hours.

What will you do:
1) Visit the World Heritage and UNESCO site, you will admire the Amphitheater, the private houses of the ancient Romans, the Baths, the lupanare (ancient brothels), the casts and the Forum with our archaeologist guide.
2) You will travel back in time and relive the last moments of the city covered by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
3) Admire the fantastic frescoes and perfectly preserved everyday objects.
4) Visit the archaeological site of Pompeii with us, immersing yourself in a fantastic excursion and with a friendly and knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 2 hours.

The tour is on a private basis, maximum for four people; it includes the car transfer to and from the port of Naples and is ideal for those (especially cruise passengers) who want to visit Pompeii calmly and in depth (the tour in the archaeological park lasts three hours).
Duration: 5 hours.

THIS TOUR has the entrance TICKET TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Get ready to explore the ancient city and its ruins: we will start from the main entrance of the Porta Marina Superiore.

With VESUVIUS in the distance, we'll talk about the last moments of POMPEII, the disaster, and the HISTORY OF THE EXCAVATIONS.
We will pass through the Basilica, the Roman Forum with the market and the main TEMPLES...we will walk through the Maggiore Decumanus looking inside the Roman Bath (spectacular and recently opened) without forgetting to pay attention to the different erotic symbols scattered throughout the ancient city and inside the Lupanare!

We will then explore some of the most beautiful DOMUS recently opened and in particular the most fascinating.
The visit will continue to be among the shops of the Roman period, Termopolium. Pistrinum, Teatro Grande and Piccolo, Barracks of the Gladiators and much more!

Be amazed!
We look forward to seeing you!

Duration: 2 hours.

Please Note: This tour doesn't include entry into Pompeii. Tickets to access the site can be purchased on-site or online.

Once a thriving city, Pompeii was frozen in time when, in October 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted after centuries of rest, burying the city in layers of ash, pumice, and volcanic matter. On this walking tour with Context Travel expert Roberta Meomartini, you‘ll learn about the perfectly preserved city’s history and former inhabitants.

Decode phallic symbols, explore Basilica Pompeiana, Macellum market, and casts of citizens' final moments. This tour unveils Pompeii's rise, fall, and rediscovery, offering a vivid glimpse into its vibrant, ancient past.

Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it.

Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.
Duration: 75 to 90 minutes.

Skip the lines to enter Pompeii on an in-depth three-hour tour. Covering more ground than on other guided tours, your archaeologist guide will take you through the ancient city that was decimated by the explosion of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Follow them through the UNESCO World Heritage site to see the amazing ruins of ancient shops, temples, homes (including the incredible House of the Vettii) and more. Wrap up with a walk along the city walls for sweeping views of Naples and Capri. Your small-group tour is limited to 15 people in order to ensure a more personal experience.
Duration: 3 hours.

Our guides have experience working with children and will tailor the content given during the tours according to the age of your child.

We tell stories, play games, and use visual materials to capture the imagination of your family as they learn about the rich history of our beautiful country.

This is a chance to experience a unique, educational, and fun opportunity for your kids. As a part of a customized private tour, you will not be part of a large group, so you will have the attention and the expertise of your own guide.
Duration: 2 hours.

Pompeii is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it's one of the biggest archaeological sites in the world. My 2-hrs tour is specifically made to provide you the best experience to discover the Ancient City and its hidden treasures: the theatres, temples, houses, thermal baths, shops, fast food and brothels.

I worked in Pompeii for a few years as an archaeologist and It'll be a pleasure to guide you through the secrets and mysteries of this beautiful place. All details you won't find on the internet or books.
Duration: 2 hours.

Enjoy the highlights of the Amalfi coast and Pompeii in one day!

You will be met at the port of Naples at 8.00 a.m. by our English-speaking driver. You will travel in a private first class minivan.

Depending upon the weather conditions and traffic you will be informed by the driver whether the tour will go first to Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast. We will select the best option for you.

The driver will drive you along the panoramic roads of the coast. You will enjoy free time along the coast to explore Positano or Sorrento (about 3 hours)

In Pompeii you will meet your private tour Guide instead who will show you all the highlights of the Archeological site in 2.5 hours. She will help you to skip the line.

At the end of your day our driver will driver you back at your cruise ship terminal. It's a private exclusive experience! Don't miss it!
Duration: 8 hours.

This private tour from Rome will take you to Pompeii and Sorrento on a Mercedes sedan/minivan with private driver. At Pompeii you will also have a knowledgeable and friendly private guide who will help you discover this amazing archaeological site (two hours duration). After the visit of Pompeii, your private driver will take you to the lovely coastal town of Sorrento. Here you can have lunch and explore on your own for about two hours. At the end of the day, your private driver will take you back to your hotel in Rome
Duration: 12 hours.

Disembark from your ship or leave your hotel to take a journey around the Amalfi Coast with a private transportation in a Minivan from Salerno.

Explore the ancient and well-preserved city of Pompeii while accompanied by an English-speaking professional guide.

Wander around Ravello and Amalfi independently, discovering historical monuments and experiencing the culture along the way.
Duration: 8 hours.

Full day guided tour of Pompeii's most famous and interesting sites led by a top-rated English speaking local guide.

The tour includes the Forum, the Theatre, the Galdiators' Barracks, the Pleasure Houses, the Baths and the extraordinary Villas newly opened to public after long restoration.
Duration: 4 hours.

Enjoy a full-day guided tour dedicated to archaeology. This private tour includes transportation from/to Salerno, Naples or Amalfi coast, and a walking tour in Pompeii with a local archaeological guide. After visiting Pompeii, have lunch with local fresh made products in a typical restaurant and then walking on the crater of the Volcano.

The itinerary can be subjected to slight variations due to the closure of some locations or due to overcrowding.
Duration: 7 hours.

Leave your hotel or accommodation in Rome to reach your destination in the Amalfi Coast with a private driver. 

Discover the natural beauty of the Amalfi coast in a tour  with private comfortable transportation in a modern Minivan. 

During the trip, stop at Pompei to have a walk in  the most beautiful archaeological site in the world,  with the skip the line admission fees included. 

It is possible to book a reverse itinerary, from Amalfi Coast to Rome, with stop in Pompeii. Please see the "From Amalfi Coast to Rome" option.

All drivers are professional, competent and punctual, also providing you with a lot of information along the way.
Duration: 6 hours.

Visit Pompeii with your private guide Alex, a true local and licensed english speaking guide.
Pompeii is a time machine, a travel back into the past.
If we know how the Romans used to live...it is thanks to Pompeii.
Mt Vesuvius eruption did bury the town but doing so it preserved the daily life of its inhabitants.
We will be going into people's life just as if someone entered our house in 2000 years time!

Duration: 2 hours.

This tour will give you the possibility to discovery the Secrets of the old Pompeii.
Visiting the Ancient city of Pompeii,is a unique experience, because the most important and interesting element for the tourists are not the monument or art pieces (than also in Pompeii they do not lack), but the possibility to see the daily life of its ancient inhabitants.
Visiting Pompeii is like being in a luna park, with the clamorous difference that there’s nothing virtual here, null of reconstructed, null of false, but it is all real.
Duration: 2 hours.

Unforgettable shore excursion specifically designed for cruisers with private transportation in a modern Minivan and skip the line included in Pompeii ruins.

In one day you can discover the romantic places in Sorrento and the jewel of the Amalfi Coast Positano for a panoramic stop.

A walk in the Pompeii ruins is will be the apex of an extraordinary day.

Duration: 8 hours.

The tour guide will accompany you on a thrilling adventure around Pompeii, showing the characteristic features of the city such as the ‘Teatro Grande’ and the ‘Teatro Piccolo’, where you can hear the acoustic perfection of the auditorium – a feat which was achieved over two-thousand years ago; as well as a stroll down the principal street of commerce, a visit to the ‘pleasure domes’ and much more, before making the final stop at the main square (the Forum) – the focus of life in any Roman settlement. This experience will really immerse you in the domestic way of life in the Roman Empire!

In Herculaneum, you can enter the Roman houses and see some unique and extraordinary features such as the original doors, roof beams and the original furniture of the shops. The itinerary will also include the most popular place in the town - the thermal baths.

You can go from Pompeii to Herculaneum by circumvesuviana train or with your own car.

Duration: 5 hours.

You have the chance to visit the ancient city of Pompeii with a native archaeologist. Walk through Pompeii and learn about the history of this city. This is the highlight tour you cannot miss once in Pompeii.

Please be aware that our price does not include the entry tickets, which can be easily purchased online.
Duration: 2 hours.

Explore the world’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii and discover the majesty of Mount Vesuvius on this combined full-day excursion.

Departure from Sorrento in early morning and a transfer by bus to Pompeii. Enjoy the live commentary on board during the drive.
On arrival in Pompeii, meet your guide and get ready for two hours visit to know the traditions and daily life of ancient Pompeii. The guide will pass through the Roman Forum, the Basilica, Temple of Jupiter and Apollo and thermal baths.

Free time for lunch on your own, before making your way up to Mount Vesuvius.
Get access inside the natural park for 1.30 hour free time and hike about 20 minutes walk to the top of the crater where you can experience breathtaking panoramic views of the whole Gulf of Naples.

Return back to Sorrento about 4:30/5:00 pm
Duration: 8 hours.

If you have limited time this half-day tour is an ideal way to ensure you see the highlights of this magnificent site!

You will have the service of one of the best tour Guide in Pompeii who will take you on a journey of discovery, back to the time of the Roman Empire when Pompeii and the area around Mt Vesuvius were amongst the most beautiful resorts in Italy.

This half-day tour takes 2 hours and as there is no standing in lines you get to spend the whole time discovering the highlights  of Pompeii. In addition the private local guide can customize the tour to your particular wishes. 

Be sure to see the theater, the thermal baths, the wonderful domus, the gladiators’ gym, the fountains, the forum and the mills
Duration: 2 hours.

If you were wondering what is the best time to visit Pompeii this is the answer!

Some days there are more visitors in Pompeii than the people that used to live there.
The best time is the last couple of hours before closing time when heat and crowds start to diminish - all the visitors from cruise ships start to leave (usually at four) - and the warm orange colour of the waning sun gives to Pompeii a magical atmosphere.
Duration: 2 hours.

We know that traveling with kids can be challenging sometimes.
Pompeii for kids is meant for their special interests, involving them in the visit and keeping them engaged.
It's a challange against the parents, in which, of course, grown ups will lose! 🙂
Duration: 2 hours.

Enjoy an archaeologist as your tour guide in Pompeii ruins, one of Italy's most famous attractions, and take full advantage of the skip-the-line benefits. Explore it with ab archaeologist guide - something that few other travelers can appreciate - and learn more on the site than you can do independently.
Duration: 2 hours.

Travel back in time and get amazed by the tragic and dramatic stories about Pompeii while walking through the extremely well preserved ruins of this Ancient City. Your private driver will pick you up and drive you to the entrance of the archaeological area, where you will meet your local guide and start your in depth tour of the ancient city. Visit ancient houses, stores, restaurants and baths while discovering how the original habitants lived in this small city of the Roman Empire.
Duration: 6 hours.

Follow your guide in this private journey at the discovery of two of the most interesting sites of the Campania. Your driver will pick you up at your address and drive you to Pompeii, where you will be welcomed by your guide. You will be showed the highlight of the archaeological site, from the theatres to the Lupanariae, to end into the Forum.

After the ruins tour with our professional guide, you will be driven to the Vesuvius slopes, where you will join a group tour to reach the top of the volcano and walk around the crater, led by a geology expert guide.

Reserve this full day tour with us and get ready to live one of the most incredible experiences ever!
• Important: In case of heavy rain the Vesuvius will be closed. The driver will suggest you an alternative itinerary.
Duration: 8 hours.

Enjoy a transfer service from Naples to Positano and ride in style in a modern and comfortable Minivan, driven by a professional driver.

Stop of 2 hours for a marvelous walking tour in Pompeii with a professional archaeological guide.

Optimize your time with this convenient transfer service, reaching Positano in comfort and with ease.

This transfer service includes: pick-up at Naples Airport or Central Station (or your Hotel), drop off to Positano, all taxes and gas.

All drivers are professional, competent and punctual, also providing you with a lot of information along the way.
Duration: 4 hours.

Go back in time with this private 4-hour trip to Pompeii. Explore the archaeological site on your own or with a guide (if you select this tour option). You will have about two hours to visit the ruins of Pompeii itself, not including transportation time.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Embark on an immersive journey through time with our private full-day tour of Pompeii and the Naples Archaeological Museum. Your adventure begins with a professional driver, ensuring a comfortable journey.
Upon arrival in Pompeii, an expert guide will lead you on a two-hour exploration of its most iconic sites, including the Forum, Basilica, plaster casts of its former inhabitants, Thermal Baths, and the sacred Temple. Gain fascinating insights into the city's history and daily life as you walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans.
Continue to the renowned Naples Archaeological Museum, home to a vast collection of Pompeii artifacts and the famous Farnese Collection. Spend two hours admiring exquisite sculptures, intricate mosaics, and well-preserved relics that offer a glimpse into ancient Pompeii.
Your guide will provide insightful commentary, enriching your understanding of the archaeological wonders. You'll develop a deeper appreciation for Italy's art, history, and archaeology.
Duration: 7 hours.

Join our guides in this amazing 2 hours walk into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii. You will be led at the discovery of the highlights of the Roman city while listening in details to the Ancient customs and traditions. Your guide will lead you through the gymnasium, the Temple of Isis, the theatres, bakeries, baths and even more. Don't miss the chance to enter the "Casa del Menandro" and visit the Lupanare.

Follow your guide to the box office! We offer a skip-the-lines service, so that you won't have to stand in line, and have immediately access to the archaeological site.
Duration: 2 hours.

This private tour from Rome will take you to Pompeii and Sorrento on a Mercedes sedan/minivan with private driver. At Pompeii you will also have a knowledgeable and friendly private guide who will help you discover this amazing archaeological site (two hours duration). After the visit of Pompeii, your private driver will take you to the lovely coastal town of Sorrento. Here you can have lunch and explore on your own for about two hours. At the end of the day, your private driver will take you back to your hotel in Rome
Duration: 12 hours.