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Private Tour of Pompeii: Day Trip from Rome by Car
Activity Duration (9 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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About
Take a private tour of Pompeii, a fascinating ancient city frozen in time. This day trip from Rome by car offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
What you'll do
Take a day trip from Rome to Pompeii, one of the world's most famous archaeological sites. With an expert guide in archaeology and art history, explore the haunting ruins of Pompeii, including Roman art, theaters, and the tragic legacy of Mount Vesuvius' eruption. Enjoy a comfortable and private excursion, skipping the lines and taking in the sights and sounds of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please remember to mention special requirements like infant seats or extra storage/luggage space in your booking
- Due to uneven surfaces this tour does not accommodate wheelchairs or people with limited mobility
- Moderate/advanced level of fitness is required due to the amount of walking involved
- Although this tour is stroller accessible, please note most streets in Pompeii are covered in cobblestones, which might make pushing strollers challenging
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Rome Private Sightseeing Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Tour of Pompeii: Day Trip from Rome by Car in Rome, Italy. This private sightseeing tours experience includes 1 stops over 1 day. Duration: 9 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Pompeii Archaeological Park
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Pompeii Archaeological Park
Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Pompeii
- Pompeii’s ruins make the best-preserved Roman settlement in the world. Discover the private lives of Pompeii’s townspeople before life was destroyed by the horrific eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
- Inside of Pompeii the guide will take you its most impressive sights among which:
- The Theaters of Pompeii
- Discover the elegant theaters of Pompeii and learn about the lively civic life of Ancient Rome. Here tales from the tragedies and comedies performed here.
- Grand Roman Villas
- Get an insight into the private lives of the Ancients by peering into the homes of Pompeii’s wealthiest residents. See intricate mosaics and iridescent frescoes.
- Main Street
- Walk up the main streets of Pompeii and see the remnants of the restaurants, bars and launderettes that made this lively center of commerce.
- The Roman Forum
- Experience for yourself Pompeii’s iconic Roman Forum. Enjoy all the beauty of this magnificent Ancient Roman ruin.
- Roman Baths
- Learn about the importance of ritual bathing in the Ancient Roman Empire and see their spectacular bathhouses – like a super-sized Hammam.
- The Brothel
- Find out about the strange proclivities of the Ancient Romans and see some shocking erotic art in Pompeii’s brothel.
- Plaster Casts of the Dead
- See the sorrowful citizens of Pompeii, frozen in time after the devastation eruption. Its impossible not to be deeply affected by this evocative memento mori.
- The Basilica
- Discover how the Pagan basilica of Pompeii foreshadowed the Christian one – and learn how churches took their design from this Pagan civic space.
- The Temple of Apollo
- Enjoy touring the magnificent Temple of the sun-God Apollo. See the best-preserved worship place in Pompeii.
This concludes the tour.
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