The Rise, Fall, and Rediscovery of Pompeii: A Self-Guided Tour
Please Note: This tour doesn't include entry into Pompeii. Tickets to access the site can be purchased on-site or online.
Once a thriving city, Pompeii was frozen in time when, in October 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted after centuries of rest, burying the city in layers of ash, pumice, and volcanic matter. On this walking tour with Context Travel expert Roberta Meomartini, you‘ll learn about the perfectly preserved city’s history and former inhabitants.
Decode phallic symbols, explore Basilica Pompeiana, Macellum market, and casts of citizens' final moments. This tour unveils Pompeii's rise, fall, and rediscovery, offering a vivid glimpse into its vibrant, ancient past.
Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it.
Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.
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The Rise, Fall, and Rediscovery of Pompeii: A Self-Guided Tour
What's included in The Rise, Fall, and Rediscovery of Pompeii: A Self-Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pompeii Archaeological Park
On this tour, you will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, starting at Porta Marina, one of the city‘s entrances. The Pompeii Archaeological Park is open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM with the last entrance at 5:30 PM from April 1st to October 31st, and it is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM with the last entrance at 3:30 PM from November 1st to March 1st. You will need will need a ticket to access the site, which can be purchased on-site in-person or online for € 19.
Start your journey at Porta Marina, a city entrance that witnessed Pompeii's bustling life before the eruption. Though not a stop, its significance marks the beginning of your exploration.
Explore Santuario di Apollo, the oldest place of worship in Pompeii. Rebuilt and redecorated over the centuries, it showcases various architectural styles, offering a glimpse into the city's spiritual practices.
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets to access the site, which can be purchased online or on-site for € 19
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The tour begins at the Marine Gate entrance to Pompeii Archaeological Park. You can take the Circumvesuviana train to the Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Minsteri station to reach the Marina Gate (Piazza Esedra) entrance to the park, or you can take the regional train with Trenitalia to the Pompeii station.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── The Pompeii Archealogical Park is open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM with the last entrance at 5:30 PM from April 1st to October 31st, and it is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM with the last entrance at 3:30 PM from November 1st till March 1st. You will need a separate ticket to access the site, which can be purchased on-site in-person or online You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
