About this tour
Walk Pompeii's lesser-known quarters with an archaeologist who specialises in recent excavations. This two-hour private tour begins at Porta Marina Superiore and traces a path through the Forum, the newly restored Bath House, and the aristocratic House of the Silver Weddings. The highlight is access to an active dig site where restoration work continues in real time, offering a rare glimpse into current archaeological methods rather than just preserved ruins.
Highlights
- Recently reopened Forum Bath House after extended restoration work
- House of the Silver Weddings: wealthy Pompeian residence with intact details
- Active archaeological dig site with on-site conservators at work
- Porta Marina Superiore entry and Mt. Vesuvius eruption context
- Via Stabiana facades including House of Caecilius Iucindus
- Private guide with specialist knowledge of latest findings
What to expect
Your archaeologist meets you at the upper gate and contextualises the 79 AD eruption before leading you through the Forum's principal buildings. You'll inspect the Bath House's recently completed work, then move into Regio V to see how Roman aristocrats lived. The route follows Via Stabiana's street-level architecture before arriving at the insula of Casti Amanti—an active restoration zone where conservators work on-site. Here, you'll observe real excavation and conservation in progress, though photography is restricted for safety reasons at this final section.
Good to know
Admission tickets to the archaeological park are not included but can be purchased in advance online to skip queues. The tour suits all fitness levels and accommodates service animals. Public transport serves the site entrance.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.