Things to do in Ruins of Pompeii
UNESCO heritage listed since 1997, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii needs no introduction. Famously buried under a layer of volcanic ash and pumice, its detailed archaeological excavations offer an intimate look at Roman life - while also making for one hell of a cautionary tale about living next to a volcano.
Before almighty Vesuvius blew its top in 79 A.D, Pompeii was a rich commercial hub home to more than 10,000 inhabitants, with a dense network of residential buildings, shops and entertainment facilities that included an amphitheatre, multiple thermal spas and a brothel. While some of it still remains interred, most has been uncovered fantastically preserved.
Domenico Fontana accidentally discovered the lost city in 1594 while digging a tunnel, but it was only in 1748 that serious excavation began. Liquid plaster was used to take the place of organic material (including human bodies) creating emotionally fraught scenes. From the Forum, the centre of political and social life in the city, to muted frescoes and scrawled graffiti on the walls, you’ll find evidence of a complex modern culture along with poignant details that tell a very human story.
Our recommendations in Ruins of Pompeii
Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano day trip from Rome
Join this guided tour from Rome and see Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Positano all in one day. Learn about history, soak up sea views and unwind.
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Pompeii Ruins Small-Group Tour with Local Guide
Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii on this small group tour with an expert guide. Delve into ancient life from 79 AD visiting private and public spaces.
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Pompeii Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
Learn more about Pompeii's history and the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius with an audio guide, and access the site to explore the city's remains.
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Entrance tickets to the Ruins of Pompeii
Buy your tickets to visit the perfectly preserved ruins of Pompeii and to discover the history of a city stopped in time since 79AD!
Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano day trip from Rome
Join this guided tour from Rome and see Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Positano all in one day. Learn about history, soak up sea views and unwind.
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Pompeii Ruins Small-Group Tour with Local Guide
Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii on this small group tour with an expert guide. Delve into ancient life from 79 AD visiting private and public spaces.
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Pompeii Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
Learn more about Pompeii's history and the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius with an audio guide, and access the site to explore the city's remains.
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Entrance tickets to the Ruins of Pompeii
Buy your tickets to visit the perfectly preserved ruins of Pompeii and to discover the history of a city stopped in time since 79AD!
Daily tour to Pompeii with transportation
Book your daily tour to Pompeii with transportation with Musement. Choose your departure time and get your skip-the-line entrance ticket and round trip transportation from Naples to Pompeii.
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Don't miss a tour with transport included from Naples to Pompeii, the city buried by meters of ashes and lapilli after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
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Pompeii Ruins and Sorrento day trip from Rome with hotel pick-up
Enjoy a full-day tour of Pompeii and Sorrento departing from Rome. Discover two pearls of Italy and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Pompeii and Herculaneum shared tour from Naples
Book your tour now and enjoy a day trip from Naples to explore the ancient marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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Vesuvio and Pompeii full-day audio guided tour from Naples
Reach the crater of Mt. Vesuvius, travel through history by visiting Pompeii, frozen over thousands of years, relax during the included transfer from and to Naples.
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Pompeii ruins and Mt. Vesuvius volcano day trip from Naples
Discover Pompeii and Vesuvius by booking this excursion from Naples.
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Private and Personalised Pompeii Tour with Local Guide
Step into daily Roman life at the UNESCO site of Pompeii on this private tour. With a local guide, visit public and private spaces frozen in time since 79 AD.
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From Rome: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Volcano day trip with authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch
Book your day trip from Rome and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii before ascending Mount Vesuvius or visiting the Amalfi Coast.
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Reviews Ruins of Pompeii
“We were 30mins late getting picked up at hotel and instead of a 5 hour round trip it was nearer 7 by the time we got dropped off at out hotel as we went up into the mountains from Sorrento on a 2hour plus return trip, guide was good at pompei, but overall not great and won't be doing any more trips.”
“Group of 36 far to big We spent hour & half before we left sorrento due to the number of pick ups it took us hour &40 minutes to reach our destination meaning we had been on the coach for over 3 hours! Longer than travel to Italy! Lunch was inedible, eldente is ok but uncooked pasta is vile, everybody on our table that had the dish couldn't eat the meal, restaurant absolutely packed we were herded into a small room, boiling hot without ventilation staff so busy imp to complain Guide fabulous”
“Enjoyed the tour but wasn't what was listed in the TUI experiences, it was listed as a half day tour that lasted 4-8 hours the tour was only 2 hours and was very rushed, very little time to look at anything and felt like we skipped over a lot of places that could have been seen. However the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history behind Pompeii and surrounding areas.”
“Pompeii great visit. Lunch was cheap basic very small proschetta, small tomato pasta , 1 glass of water 1 glass of local red wine( not great) . Not value for money Versuvius very good although it would have been helpful to know what the walking terrain was like. It was steep, loose gravelly and quite dangerous”
