About this tour
This self-guided audio tour walks you through Pompeii's dramatic story—from thriving Roman city to volcanic burial in 79 AD and eventual excavation. Over 75–90 minutes, you'll navigate the site with expert commentary from Context Travel, decoding the symbols, structures, and plaster casts that reveal how residents lived and died. The tour is accessible indefinitely once booked; tickets to enter Pompeii are separate.
Highlights
- Decode erotic symbols scattered throughout the city streets
- Explore the Basilica Pompeiana and the ancient Macellum market
- View plaster casts showing citizens' final positions
- Learn how Vesuvius's eruption preserved the city for 1,700 years
- Lifetime access to audio via VoiceMap app on your phone
- Navigate offline with integrated maps and directions
What to expect
Download the VoiceMap app and load your tour code before arrival. The app guides you to the starting point and tracks your location as you move through the ruins. Commentary plays as you approach each stop, covering Pompeii's prosperity, the catastrophic eruption, and what archaeologists found in the ash. You'll handle your own pace—pause, linger, or skip sections as you choose. Expect to walk among original structures, read preserved graffiti, and stand before haunting casts of bodies. The audio is thorough but not overwhelming; it fills gaps a guidebook can't.
Good to know
Entry tickets (€19) aren't included and must be bought separately online or at the gate. Bring a charged phone and headphones. The site is largely accessible, though some paths are uneven. Public transport reaches the area. No food or refreshments are provided; bring water.
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.