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Escape from Pompeii: Self-Guided Mystery Puzzle Adventure

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105 to 135 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Pompeii’s most important spots by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of Octavia, stuck between the past and the present.

As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?

Highlights include:
• Explore the Stepping Stones, House of the Ceii, Temple of Jupiter and other lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
• See the terrified faces of the victims of the eruption.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
• Visit the Amphitheater where gladiators used to fight bloody battles.

After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

What's Included

  • 24/7 customer support.
  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • Entry tickets.
  • A tour guide.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Villa dei Misteri
80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza Immacolata
80045 Pompei NA, Italy

You will finish at the Amphitheater.

What To Expect

Via Villa dei Misteri, 2

You will begin at the Ticket Office at Porta Marina Superiore. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pompeii Archaeological Park

Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Centauro di Igor Mitoraj

Study your next clue on Centaurus Statue.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Giove - Excavations

To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

House of the Tragic Poet

Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

House of the Faun

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at House of the Faun. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fountain with relief of Silenus as fountain-god resting on a wineskin

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Fountain of Silenus. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via Roma, 36

Receive your next clue at Bakery. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Foro di Pompei

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Piccolo

Explore at your own pace while admiring the Teatro Piccolo around you.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa dei Ceii

To solve the challenge that awaits you at House of the Ceii you will be given the next clue.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa e Thermopolium di Vetutius Placidus

See the Thermopolium of Vetutius Placidus and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Garden of the Fugitives

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace. The Garden of the Fugitives an archaeological site.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pompei

To solve the challenge that awaits you at Plaque of Domenico Fontana you will be given the next clue.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Amphitheatre of Pompeii

You will finish at the Amphitheater. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Escape from Pompeii: Self-Guided Mystery Puzzle Adventure?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Escape from Pompeii: Self-Guided Mystery Puzzle Adventure?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • 24/7 customer support.
  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
The following is NOT included:
  • Entry tickets.
  • A tour guide.
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Escape from Pompeii: Self-Guided Mystery Puzzle Adventure is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Escape from Pompeii: Self-Guided Mystery Puzzle Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • 24/7 customer support.
  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • Entry tickets.
  • A tour guide.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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