Pompeii: Uncover Ancient City Secrets with an Expert Guide

Highlights

• Theater Area
• House of Menander
• Via dell'Abbondanza & Thermopolia

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Archaeological Park of Pompeii

   2h

   A visit to one of the most incredible archaeological sites in the world, since the ancient city of Pompeii, is home to some of the most impressive Roman ruins in Italy.

2. 2

   Teatro Grande

   Pass by

   Impressive for its acoustics and size (5,000 seats), it's perfect for discussing Roman leisure activities.

3. 3

   Odeon - Teatro Piccolo

   Pass by

   More intimate, ideal for explaining the difference between popular theatre and music/poetry.

4. 4

   Casa del Menandro

   Pass by

   Walking along a short stretch of Via Stabiana, we enter this noble residence, among the richest and most prestigious in the city.

5. 5

   Via dell’Abbondanza

   Pass by

   Leaving the domus, we immerse ourselves in the calm chaos of the main street.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

   We will see the "fast food" counters of ancient times, with the holes for the terracotta jars, experiencing first-hand the daily life of the people.

7. 7

   Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

   Pass by

   Upon entering, you'll admire the Palestra, the large porticoed courtyard where Pompeians practiced wrestling, athletics, and ball games. It's the place that embodies the concept of "a healthy mind in a healthy body." The Wellness Path (Roman Spa): We'll visit the three classical rooms, explaining how the underfloor heating (hypocaust) worked:

8. 8

   Piccolo Lupanare

   Pass by

   A short detour to visit the most famous and controversial building, where you can see the original erotic frescoes.

Before you go

Location