Welcome to our 2-hour family walking tour of Pompeii Archaeological Park, where we’ll discover ancient ruins and fascinating stories of a once-thriving city. We’ll start with Via Villa dei Misteri and its incredible frescoes, then move on to Terme Stabiane, one of the largest public baths in Pompeii, before exploring the impressive Teatro Grande and Teatro Piccolo. We’ll also visit the well-preserved House of Menander and Lupanare di Pompei, the city’s ancient brothel. Finally, we’ll head to the Macellum Excavations and end our tour at the House of the Tragic Poet, where we’ll learn about Pompeii’s tragic end.

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Highlights

  • Discover ancient arts at the House of Menander.
  • Experience Roman theater at Teatro Grande and Teatro Piccolo.
  • Explore the bustling Macellum marketplace ruins.

Included

  • Professional local tour guide

Excluded

  • Admission fee to Pompeii Archaeological Park € 18.00 includes entrance to Villa Regina (Boscoreale)

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
2 hours
  • 1

    Via Villa dei Misteri

    Via Villa dei Misteri is a street near the Pompeii Archaeological Park that leads to the Villa dei Misteri, a well-preserved ancient Roman villa with vivid frescoes depicting the initiation rites of a cult.

    5 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 2

    Pompeii Archaeological Park

    Pompeii Archaeological Park is a vast outdoor museum that preserves the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The park is home to many well-preserved structures, including houses, public buildings, temples, theaters, and marketplaces.

    10 minutes
    Admission ticket not included € 18.00 includes entrance to Villa Regina (Boscoreale)
  • 3

    Terme Stabiane

    Terme Stabiane, located on Via dell’Abbondanza, are ancient Roman baths with well-preserved mosaics and frescoes, providing insight into the daily life of Pompeii residents during the Roman era.

    10 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 4

    Teatro Grande

    Teatro Grande is one of the oldest surviving Roman theaters in the world, dating back to the 2nd century BC and offering a glimpse into the performing arts of ancient Pompeii.

    10 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 5

    Teatro Piccolo

    Teatro Piccolo is a smaller theater located near the larger Teatro Grande, used for plays and musical performances in ancient times.

    10 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 6

    House of Menander

    The House of Menander is a luxurious ancient Roman villa with well-preserved frescoes, mosaics, and architecture, showcasing the wealth and sophistication of Pompeii's upper class.

    10 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 7

    Lupanare di Pompei

    The Lupanare di Pompei is a well-preserved ancient brothel with erotic frescoes that provide insight into the social and sexual culture of ancient Pompeii.

    10 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 8

    Macellum - Excavations

    The Macellum, located in the heart of Pompeii, is an ancient Roman marketplace with the remains of an impressive building, columns, and frescoes.

    10 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 9

    House of the Tragic Poet, Vicolo Della Fullonica

    The House of the Tragic Poet is a well-preserved ancient Roman house with intricate mosaics and an evocative frescoes.

    8 minutes
    Free Admission

Meeting Point

At Via Villa dei Misteri, in front of Hotel Zeus
(80045 Pompei, Napulj, Italy) See Map

Cancellation Policy

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