Pompeii Walking Tour: Teatro Grande & Ancient Streets

Highlights

• Ancient Ruins
• Expert Local Guide
• Family-Friendly Exploration

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Villa dei Misteri

   5min

   Via Villa dei Misteri is a street near the Pompeii Archaeological Park that leads to the Villa dei Misteri, a well-preserved ancient Roman villa with vivid frescoes depicting the initiation rites of a cult.

2. 2

   Archaeological Park of Pompeii

   10min

   Pompeii Archaeological Park is a vast outdoor museum that preserves the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The park is home to many well-preserved structures, including houses, public buildings, temples, theaters, and marketplaces.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10min

   Terme Stabiane, located on Via dell’Abbondanza, are ancient Roman baths with well-preserved mosaics and frescoes, providing insight into the daily life of Pompeii residents during the Roman era.

4. 4

   Teatro Grande

   10min

   Teatro Grande is one of the oldest surviving Roman theaters in the world, dating back to the 2nd century BC and offering a glimpse into the performing arts of ancient Pompeii.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   10min

   Teatro Piccolo is a smaller theater located near the larger Teatro Grande, used for plays and musical performances in ancient times.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10min

   The House of Menander is a luxurious ancient Roman villa with well-preserved frescoes, mosaics, and architecture, showcasing the wealth and sophistication of Pompeii's upper class.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10min

   The Lupanare di Pompei is a well-preserved ancient brothel with erotic frescoes that provide insight into the social and sexual culture of ancient Pompeii.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   10min

   The Macellum, located in the heart of Pompeii, is an ancient Roman marketplace with the remains of an impressive building, columns, and frescoes.

Before you go

Location