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An ancient, weathered interior with crumbling walls, a mosaic floor, and classical architectural elements. 1
A dilapidated interior with crumbling walls, exposed columns, and faded frescoes. 2
A peacock with a yellow head and a wooden background. 3
By See Pompeii
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €50 and current price is €42 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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Overview

    • 1.5-hour guided visit with tickets included
    • Admire and learn the meaning of the frescoes in Villa Oplonti
    • Learn the origin of the name Oplontis and why the villa is called Villa Poppea

Activity location

    • Torre Annunziata
    • Torre Annunziata, Campania, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via Sepolcri, 80058 Torre Annunziata NA, Italia | The entry point is in front of the entrance to Villa Poppea, in Via dei Sepolcri in Torre Annunziata
    • Torre Annunziata, Campania, Italy

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Oplontis Excavations: Guided tour of Villa Poppea

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Italian
Language options: Italian
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€50.00 x 1 Adult€50.00
Total
Price is €50.00
Until Fri, 30 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided visit with licensed guide
  • Inclusions
    Entry ticket to the site
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Free headphones

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Hearing-impaired people, People with mobility impairments
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • A fascinating 1.5-hour guided tour with an expert and licensed guide to discover Villa Poppea, one of the most extraordinary Roman residences that has survived to the present day.
    A guided visit that will allow you to explore all the rooms of the villa, offering a privileged glimpse into the aristocratic life of the Imperial Age and the figure of Poppaea Sabina, wife of Emperor Nero.

    During the visit, you can admire the refined frescoes found at Oplontis and discover their meaning and decorative function.
    Observe and learn about the symbolic and mythological significance of the statues found at Villa Poppea and displayed in the various rooms of the house.
    You will explore the baths, the kitchen, and every room of the villa.

    A tour suitable for both adults and children, who will be welcomed with language appropriate to their age, to discover all the interesting facts and symbolic values that revolved around one of the most beautiful Pompeian residences.

    With the entrance ticket included in the cost of the tour, you can access the site directly without waiting time.

    The tour will begin and end at the entrance to the Scavi di Oplontis in Torre Annunziata.

Location

Activity location

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    • Torre Annunziata
    • Torre Annunziata, Campania, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Via Sepolcri, 80058 Torre Annunziata NA, Italia | The entry point is in front of the entrance to Villa Poppea, in Via dei Sepolcri in Torre Annunziata
    • Torre Annunziata, Campania, Italy