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Late Afternoon Best time to visit Pompei on a private tour | 2 hours

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Late Afternoon Best time to visit Pompei on a private tour
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian
  • Private licensed guide.
  • Entrance ticket not included. Euro 18 adults, free under 18 years of age.
  • On request, skip-the-line tickets can be bought by the guide.

Overview

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.

Itinerary

  • Pompeii Archaeological Park

    The visit will start from Porta Marina, the sea gate. After an introduction of the dynamics of the eruption and the historical background of the the ancient city, we shall visit the following highlights of the site: The Forum, that's to say the main square, the centre of political, economical, religious and social life. The body casts, people preserved in their last second of life. One of the the ancient public baths. A rich house which will be chosen according to the crowds (which i always try to avoid) and opening rotation or to your specific request. Shops and workshops Water system The Theatre

    5 minutes

  • Foro de Pompeya

    Forum, the square of ancient Pompeii

    10 minutes

  • Temple of Apollo

    Gods and mythology

    5 minutes

  • Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

    Ancient Roman bath house

    15 minutes

  • Teatro Grande

    The Greek theatre

    15 minutes

  • Casa del Menandro

    Rich roman domus, with fresco paintings and mosaics.

    20 minutes

  • N/A

    2,000 years olda bakery, with oven and mills

    10 minutes

  • Termopolio di Vetuzio Placido

    Ancient street food

    5 minutes

  • Orto dei Fuggiaschi

    Plaster casts of the victims of the eruption

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Fabulous!

Published on Oct, 2024

Alex is extremely knowledgeable he made the tour fun informative and very enjoyable. His enthusiasm was exceptional and his attention to detail second to none.

Professional and personal service….truly great tour!

Published on Jun, 2024

The late afternoon tour with Alex was really enjoyable and informative.. Alex is an excellent guide with extensive knowledge and an obvious passion for his work. This tour was a highlight of our 6 weeks in Italy.

By far the best tour of our Italy trip.

Published on Oct, 2023

By far, hands down the very best tour of our 12+ tours we took in Italy over 2 1/2 weeks. Alex was very knowledgeable about Pompeii and any questions we had for him. He moved quickly thru the site so we could see as much as possible but stopped and explained items when needed or we asked. It was by far the best tour of our trip. HIGHLY recommended

Amazing experience.

Published on Aug, 2023

Alex was by far the BEST tour guide we had on our whole trip. He was knowledgeable and funny, and he kept all three of our kids engaged and enthralled. They all said his tour of Pompeii was the highlight of our time in Italy. Thank you, Alex, for the memories. And be careful of your ankle!!

Fantastic visit to Pompeii with Alex

Published on Jul, 2023

The world's best tourguide! If you are going to Pompeii, book Alex. We have had the pleasure of being guided by Alex several times and it is great every time .Alex is an incredible storyteller who makes the visit enormously exciting. He makes sure everyone has a good time!

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