Pompeii is a bastion of history and culture, bringing visitors an ancient moment captured in time. Cobbled streets wind around centuries-old brothels, baths, and bakeries, giving you the chance to see what life was like before disaster struck this charming old town.
Today, Pompeii is a well-preserved series of ruins which were covered in a thick layer of ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted over it one fateful morning in 79 AD.
On this private guided tour of the city, you get a customised itinerary that lets you discover everything you want to know about Pompeii and its past. You can create your own story as you learn about the narratives from the city itself, stumbling upon archaeological wonders and impressive crumbling ruins in the central square.
You’ll meet up with an experienced and knowledgeable guide who will show you around Pompeii and regale you with facts from the past. As you go, you’ll get to wander around the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which essentially works as an outdoor museum of old buildings and artefacts.
In the background, the silhouette of Mount Vesuvius looms over the city as a constant reminder of its past.
Exploring Pompeii
Once you meet your guide at Marina Gate, you’ll head straight to the Basilica to witness one of the city’s most stunning pieces of preserved architecture. Then you’ll get to explore the forum (or the main square), which is packed full of crumbling temples and pillars before you head to the meat and fish market.
The great thing about this private guided tour is that you can customise it to fit your interests. Experiencing Pompeii is a moving and memorable encounter which is heightened by creating your own personalised journey through the city. You’ll get to see some of Italy’s oldest and most prominent buildings in person and gain an insight into what life might have been like for the residents of Pompeii before disaster struck.
This tour provides a great introduction to Pompeii and its tragic history, and you’ll leave having a better understanding of the terror its residents faced when Mount Vesuvius erupted. All of this is ironically set with the volcano in the background, which makes all the stories and history seem that much closer.
If you want to make the most of your time in Pompeii and learn as much as you can, this private guided tour of the city is the perfect way to do that.
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