Pompeii & Villa of Mysteries Small Group Tour with Archaeologist

Meet the guide outside the main entrance of the ruins called Porta Marina Superiore holding an ASKOS TOURS sign.

Basilica was an open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities

Traverse Pompei's nerve center, the Forum, discussing its political, commercial, and religious role in the life of the city.

Visit the Macellum of Pompeii, the city's main market, rich in history and daily life. Here, amidst traders' echoes, you'll encounter the famous plaster casts of ancient citizens, offering a poignant, tangible connection to Pompeii's vibrant past.

Visit at one Domus such as House of Menander, House of Ceii, House of the Ephebe: the guide will select one of these renowned houses for the visit, depending on logistics and time available, focusing on domestic life, frescoes, and mosaics that tell much about the wealth and status of their owners.

Visit the inside of the Great Theatre, illustrating its cultural and social importance, and the architecture that allowed performances and audience for a large number of spectators.

Make a stop at the Lupanar, the most famous brothel of Pompeii, which is renowned for its erotic frescoes. The visit here is subject to the site's affluence to ensure the tour remains on schedule.

Walk along Via Stabia, the street leading to the Baths and many homes, imparting a sense of movement and commercial life in the ancient city

Explore the Stabian Baths, providing details about their function and the technology of public baths during the Roman Empire.

Conclude the tour at the Villa of the Mysteries, famous for frescoes representing Dionysiac rites, offering a unique perspective on religious beliefs and practices.