Pompeii’s Newest Discoveries: Guided Tour with Pickup from Naples

About this tour

This three-hour guided tour picks you up in Naples and takes you to Pompeii's freshly uncovered sections alongside the site's iconic areas. Your local guide steers you through the Forum, restored bathhouses, and newly accessible homes like the House of the Vettii, plus active digs revealing everyday Roman life. Skip-the-line entry and return transport from Naples are included, letting you focus on what archaeologists have recently pulled from the ash.

Highlights

• Recently reopened House of the Vettii with original frescoes intact
• Active excavation site showing Roman daily life artefacts
• Forum Baths—fully restored with original heating systems visible
• Mercury Tower offers sweeping views across the ruined city
• Via Stabiana's row houses reveal how ordinary residents lived
• New casts and objects in the Antiquarium museum section
• Skip-the-line access saves hours of queueing

What to expect

After pickup in Naples, you'll drive to Pompeii and meet your guide at the entrance. Expect a steady walk over uneven volcanic stone, climbing stairs into houses and bathhouses. Your guide points out recent finds—pottery, tools, frescoes—that paint a picture of life before 79 AD. You'll spend time at active dig zones where you can see work in progress. The pace is moderate but involves navigation through narrow streets and multiple levels. Bring comfortable shoes; the ground is rough and sometimes slippery. The site is largely exposed, so sun and heat can be intense.

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