Explore the ruins of Pompeii with an expert archaeologist on this immersive two-hour tour designed for travelers short on time. Follow a carefully curated route through Pompeii’s most significant streets, homes, and public spaces, learning how Romans lived, worked, and socialized before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

The tour includes visits to key highlights such as bakeries, marketplaces, Roman theaters, and bathhouses, offering insight into both everyday and elite life in ancient Pompeii. Guests will also explore the Forum, Basilica, and Temple of Apollo, with Mount Vesuvius looming in the distance as a reminder of the city’s dramatic history. Recently reopened areas and ongoing excavations are included, providing fresh perspectives on this living archaeological site. The experience concludes with the moving plaster casts of victims, offering a deeply human view of the eruption.

Duration: 2 hours