Your semi-private tour of Pompeii starts with priority access into the site so you can make the most of your time. Your guide very well could be an archaeologists, one of which who was part of the first excavation teams of the area. This gives you the chance to hear the most amazing anecdotes, discoveries, and stories about Pompeii.

Ancient Romans were forerunners of craftsmanship and engineering. You will have the pleasure of visiting the Roman baths and town’s water system, a first of its kind. In 79 AD, Pompeii residents were constructing stunning mosaics as decor for their homes as well as more practical commodities such as centrally heated public baths and saunas, making them ahead of their time.

As you walk through the Pompeii Forum, your guide will explain where residents lived and worked. This vibrant port town had its fair share of wealthy merchants who lavishly decorated their homes – your guide will make sure you get to see the best of them, as well as the two most popular attractions: the House of Sallust and the House of Julia Felix.