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Pompeii at Sunset: the Golden Hour with your Local Archaeologist

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| Pompeii, Italy

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Overview

Pompeii is pure magic...But at sunset it is a dream! Take the chance to explore Pompeii ruins at golden hour: You will avoid the stress of large crowds of visitors and you will almost feel like you are taking part in a private tour, thanks to the peaceful atmosphere at sunset. You will skip the line with your archaeologist and you’ll start together an amazing journey in the past! You will pass through the Antiquarium, where your guide will show you the objects found during the last excavations. Continuing, you will pass through the Basilica, the Forum with the market and the main Temples.You will walk through the decumanus major, looking closely and from inside the Baths without forgetting the famous Lupanar! You will explore some of the most beautiful domus, stores and shops, roman restaurants, a visit to the famous bodies, Theatre, Gladiators' Barracks. Don't miss the chance to enjoy the beauty of Pompeii at sunset, it will be an unforgettable experience!

What's Included

Tour guide

Entrance tickets are NOT included, but we provide a link to buy them online
The day before the tour you will receive a link to buy online your skip the line tickets

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Villa dei Misteri
80045 Pompei NA, Italy

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Options & Pricing

Start Time • Daily 4:30 PM

What To Expect

Pompeii Archaeological Park

Porta Marina Superiore: the guide will be waiting for you outside the archaeological park with the sign “Pompeii Vip”. It forms the western entrance to the city and the name "Marina" comes from the fact that the outgoing road led to the sea.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tempio di Venere

Temple of Venus: temple dedicated to Venus, patron goddess of Pompeii

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica

Basilica: was the most lavish building in the Forum, and served as a space for the management of business and the administration of justice

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Apollo

The Sanctuary of Apollo: it is among the oldest of Pompeii's places of worship, built at a strategic point along the street that led up from Porta Marina to the public heart of the city

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Forum

Forum - Main Square: it represents the center of the city's daily life

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tempio di Giove Capitolino

The Temple of Jupiter: it dominates the northern side of the Forum, and behind it rises scenically Vesuvius

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Macellum

Macellum: it was a monumental building used for the sale of food and daily consumer products. Here is possible to see some Plaster Casts - BODIES (the archaeological method to find the ancient bodies as they were at the moment of the eruption)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Terme del Foro

Forum Baths: they are one of the best-preserved elements of the city. Female and male parts had separate entrances.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Termopolio di Vetuzio Placido

Thermopolium: it was an old diner, a place of refreshment for the inhabitants

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa del Fauno

House of the Faun: This is one of the largest houses in Pompeii; the sidewalk bears the welcome inscription (HAVE) in Latin; House of the Vettii:The house, among the richest and most famous in Pompeii, is placed under the protection of Priapus god of prosperity, Both are subject to seasonal openings and closings

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via dell’Abbondanza

Via Dell'Abbondanza: it was the ancient main street (decumanus maximus) of ancient Pompeii

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Grande

Theater: Comedies and tragedies in the Greco-Roman tradition were performed in the theater

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii at Sunset: the Golden Hour with your Local Archaeologist?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii at Sunset: the Golden Hour with your Local Archaeologist?

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).
This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

tour guide.

The following is NOT included:

Entrance tickets are NOT included, but we provide a link to buy them online.
The day before the tour you will receive a link to buy online your skip the line tickets.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?

A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025

Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?

A:

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.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025

Q: Is this an accessible tour?

A:

Accessibility information for the Pompeii at Sunset: the Golden Hour with your Local Archaeologist is as follows:

Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Pompeii at Sunset: the Golden Hour with your Local Archaeologist 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!

Mar 2024