Private Pompeii Tour with 3D Virtual Reality Headset - Tour Assistant Only
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Pompeii, Italy
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
Take an immersive time-travel tour experience through the ruins of Pompeii on this 2.5-hour tour using 3D Virtual Reality headsets. Walk through the excavations with a tour assistant (not a licensed tour guide) while using special headsets that allow you to see Pompeii as it was 2,000 years ago before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. You will be surrounded in 360-degrees as you watch 2- to 6-minute historical re-creations in your headset of the main points of interest. Audio commentary in the headset enhances the experience, and is available in 6 languages. A new adventure in sightseeing awaits you.
For a tour with a licensed tour guide see our other tour options that say "with licensed tour guide".
What's Included
- Tour escort/host
- Skip-the-line entrance fee to the Pompeii ruins
- Virtual reality headsets - one headset per adult and youth (minimum age to use a VR headset is 9)
- Transportation to/from attractions (convenient and inexpensive trains are available at regular times throughout the day and evening)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- This tour does not include a licensed guide
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Piazza Esedra
80045 Pompei NA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
Piazza Immacolata
80045 Pompei NA, Italy
What To Expect
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Time travel through ancient Pompeii on a unique tour. At the beginning of the tour, a member of the staff will give you a 5 minute training on how to use the virtual reality headsets. Then, you will be ready to go inside the ruins accompanied by a tour assistant. The tour assistant will lead you through the ancient ruins, providing you special 3D headsets re-creating Pompeii in a stunning virtual reality as it was 2,000 years ago before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.Temples, homes, shops, theaters, streets and markets will come to life right before your eyes. You will be able to watch up to 15 3D virtual reality videos. The tour assistant is not a licensed guide, so he/she is not allowed to answer your questions about the archeological site. You can listen to the commentary included in the headsets. Tour assistants speak only Italian and English, however the commentary in the headsets is available in 6 languages: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Russian.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please remember to set the starting time of your tour on the “Special requirements” section while confirming the reservation
- Your tour assistant will only speak English and Italian
- The use of 3D virtual reality headsets is not recommended for children under 13. Children under the age of 9 cannot use the headset
- Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking over uneven terrain
- Travel light. Try to minimize bags, pocketbooks and backpacks as much as possible. You may wear a lightweight bag across your shoulder
- Operates in all safe weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour uses 3D virtual reality headsets (Samsung/Oculus Gear VR). We recommend consulting a doctor before taking this tour if you are pregnant, elderly, have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities or psychiatric disorders, or suffer from a heart condition or other serious medical condition.
- Some people (about 1 in 4000) while they are watching TV, playing video games or experiencing virtual reality may have severe dizziness. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before taking our tour.
- Children: It is recommended by the manufacturer that the headsets provided should not be used by children under the age of 13 (Gear VR). Parents allowing their children to use the headsets do so at their own risk and are fully responsible for the safety, health and well-being of their children. Adults should monitor children closely during and after use of the Gear VR for any decrease in these abilities.
- A comfortable tour experience using our headsets requires an unimpaired sense of motion and balance.
- Discomfort: Immediately discontinue use of the headset if you experience any of the following symptoms: seizures; loss of awareness; eye strain; eye or muscle twitching; involuntary movements; altered, blurred, or double vision or other visual abnormalities; dizziness; disorientation; impaired balance; impaired hand-eye coordination; excessive sweating; increased salivation; nausea; lightheadedness; discomfort or pain in the head or eyes; drowsiness; fatigue; or any symptoms similar to motion sickness. Just as with the symptoms people can experience after they disembark a cruise ship, symptoms of virtual reality exposure can persist and become more apparent hours after use.
- Radio Frequency Interference: The Gear VR can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the Gear VR without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
- The company shall not be liable for any damage, direct or indirect, suffered by customers or any third parties as a consequence of their failure to follow such guidelines, warnings and recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Pompeii Tour with 3D Virtual Reality Headset – Tour Assistant Only?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-17264P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Private Pompeii Tour with 3D Virtual Reality Headset – Tour Assistant Only?
A:Apr 2025
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).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Tour escort/host.
- Skip-the-line entrance fee to the Pompeii ruins.
- Virtual reality headsets - one headset per adult and youth (minimum age to use a VR headset is 9).
The following is NOT included:
- Transportation to/from attractions (convenient and inexpensive trains are available at regular times throughout the day and evening).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- This tour does not include a licensed guide.
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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Private Pompeii Tour with 3D Virtual Reality Headset - Tour Assistant Only is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Pompeii Tour with 3D Virtual Reality Headset - Tour Assistant Only 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 2024What's Included
- Tour escort/host
- Skip-the-line entrance fee to the Pompeii ruins
- Virtual reality headsets - one headset per adult and youth (minimum age to use a VR headset is 9)
- Transportation to/from attractions (convenient and inexpensive trains are available at regular times throughout the day and evening)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- This tour does not include a licensed guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please remember to set the starting time of your tour on the “Special requirements” section while confirming the reservation
- Your tour assistant will only speak English and Italian
- The use of 3D virtual reality headsets is not recommended for children under 13. Children under the age of 9 cannot use the headset
- Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking over uneven terrain
- Travel light. Try to minimize bags, pocketbooks and backpacks as much as possible. You may wear a lightweight bag across your shoulder
- Operates in all safe weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour uses 3D virtual reality headsets (Samsung/Oculus Gear VR). We recommend consulting a doctor before taking this tour if you are pregnant, elderly, have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities or psychiatric disorders, or suffer from a heart condition or other serious medical condition.
- Some people (about 1 in 4000) while they are watching TV, playing video games or experiencing virtual reality may have severe dizziness. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before taking our tour.
- Children: It is recommended by the manufacturer that the headsets provided should not be used by children under the age of 13 (Gear VR). Parents allowing their children to use the headsets do so at their own risk and are fully responsible for the safety, health and well-being of their children. Adults should monitor children closely during and after use of the Gear VR for any decrease in these abilities.
- A comfortable tour experience using our headsets requires an unimpaired sense of motion and balance.
- Discomfort: Immediately discontinue use of the headset if you experience any of the following symptoms: seizures; loss of awareness; eye strain; eye or muscle twitching; involuntary movements; altered, blurred, or double vision or other visual abnormalities; dizziness; disorientation; impaired balance; impaired hand-eye coordination; excessive sweating; increased salivation; nausea; lightheadedness; discomfort or pain in the head or eyes; drowsiness; fatigue; or any symptoms similar to motion sickness. Just as with the symptoms people can experience after they disembark a cruise ship, symptoms of virtual reality exposure can persist and become more apparent hours after use.
- Radio Frequency Interference: The Gear VR can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the Gear VR without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
- The company shall not be liable for any damage, direct or indirect, suffered by customers or any third parties as a consequence of their failure to follow such guidelines, warnings and recommendations.
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