Pompeii
- Address:Pompeii
- Hours:Apr - Oct: 8:30am - 7:30pm, Nov - Mar: 8:30am - 5pm
- Admission:Free
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Pompeii has attracted tourists from all over the world since its ruins were discovered in the 19th century. Once a vibrant port full of wealthy Romans with a passion for theater and brothels, Pompeii became a city lost in time after Mt Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, covering the city in volcanic ash, preserving its remains.
Pompeii was a large town, with 15,000 residents, so there is a lot to see when walking around the ruins. Even to this day they're still excavating undiscovered features of the town.
Be sure to pay a visit to Pompeii's large theater, numerous temples and the markets. For a more unusual experience, head to
the brothels (Pompeii has more brothels than temples!). In the wall of
each room you’ll find a painting of a different sex act. The residents
of Pompeii, business minded as they were, put these up for the aid of
foreign travelers who had docked in the port for the night, so that
they could just point at what they wanted without negotiating a language
barrier.
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Amazing guide and tremendous scenery and views. Enough time to enjoy lunch and visit some shops but didn't feel rushed. Really enjoyed it!
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We had such a fantastic day and could not have done this on our own. Our guide in Pompeii was very passionate about his work and the excavations accomplished in Pompeii. Lunch was wonderful and the restaurant was really lovely. We were both so glad we could experience Pompeii and Vesuvius so hassle free and the lunch was a real bonus. Really recommend this tour.
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A long, but wonderful day, spent with great guides. More time in Pompeii would have been great, but it's really far from Rome, so that's expected. Learned a lot, but was entertained too. Sarah and Ashley did a great job of wrangling the crew and keeping us relatively on time
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Pompeii is only 17 miles (28 km) from Naples and can be accessed by
local train, which runs every 30 minutes. However, the best way to see
Pompeii is by taking one of the guided Pompeii tours from Naples or a Pompeii day tour from Rome (130 mi / 209 km). You'll get a knowledgeable guide who can (literally) walk you
through Pompeii's historical context, as well as helping you to avoid
the busiest parts of the town.
Many of the tours offered also provide a trip to the
crater of Mt Vesuvius, which most recently erupted during a bombing
campaign in World War II, so make sure you pick the right one to
make the most of your journey.
Top Pompeii Tours from Naples
