Offer: Naples Tour and Pompeii Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
Join this guided tour of Naples and Pompeii where you can explore the most iconic sights of both places. In a tour lasting about 5 hours, you will have the opportunity to pass by some of the most famous monuments of Naples, such as the royal palace, the cathedral or the Posillipo neighbourhood. You will be accompanied by an expert guide, thanks to whom you will learn about the history and culture of this Italian city.
You will continue your visit to the ruins of ancient Pompeii, a city that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. You will see how the ancient Romans lived in the time of the empire, as you tour the sights of this archaeological gem. Some of these places include the forum, the temple of Jupiter or the famous brothel of the Lupanar .
- Get to know Naples and pass by some of its main monuments, such as the royal palace or the cathedral.
- Visit Pompeii and discover the ins and outs of daily life in the times of the Roman Empire.
- Learn about the history and architecture of these places from an expert guide.
What’s included
- Guided tour of Naples
- Guided tour of Pompeii
- Expert guide
- Headphones to listen to the guide
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Step by Step
In this activity you will have the opportunity, for about 5 hours, to get to know the cities of Naples and Pompeii. Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by an expert guide, thanks to whom you will be able to learn about the history and architecture of these two enclaves in southern Italy.
Naples is the largest city in southern Italy. Over the centuries, the city has been in the hands of Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Spaniards and Italians, which is reflected in the historical, artistic and cultural richness of the city. Since 1995, the historic centre of Naples has been a World Heritage Site .
Some of the main places to visit in Naples are the following:
- Piazza del Plebiscito: It is located in the heart of the city. Here you can find some of the most important buildings of Naples, such as the Royal Palace, the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, the Prefecture Palace or the Salerno Palace.
- The Royal Palace: Built at the beginning of the 17th century, it was home to the city's main rulers, including kings of the House of Habsburg, Bourbon and Savoy. It is now home to the National Library of Naples, the third largest national library in Italy.
- The Duomo of Naples: The beginning of its construction dates back to the beginning of the 14th century. It was built on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to the cult of the god Apollo. It houses the oldest baptistery in the West .
- The Posillipo Quarter: One of the oldest quarters of Naples, already documented by the ancient Greeks. From Posillipo, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful views of the Bay of Naples, bathed by the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Once you have seen Naples, you will continue your tour to the archaeological site of Pompeii. Pompeii is best known for being destroyed after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Buried under the ash, the city remained frozen in time, and is today the best preserved cultural and archaeological heritage site in the world . Strolling through the streets of Pompeii, you can discover what daily life was like in ancient Roman times.
Places to visit in Pompeii include the following:
- Forum of Pompeii: This was the centre of Pompeii's civil and commercial life . It was accessed through a large bronze gate, from which no carriages were allowed to pass.
- Temple of Jupiter: The temple was built in the 2nd century BC in honour of the god Jupiter, the most important god in Roman mythology. It was damaged by the earthquake of 62 AD and was being restored at the time of the eruption of Vesuvius.
- Lupanar: brothel in the city, known for the erotic paintings on its walls. Lupanar was the Latin word for this type of building. It comes from Lupa, which in Latin means she-wolf, the name given to prostitutes in Ancient Rome.
- Temple of Apollo: It is located in an area delimited by 48 columns. This temple worshipped Apollo, known, among other things, as the god of the Sun.
A visit to a city that has remained intact for 2,000 years, which will allow you to stroll through its streets and discover the secrets and curiosities it holds.