Walk Pompeii at your own pace with a mobile audio guide that maps 15+ stops across the ruins. Download the offline tour, follow the app’s navigation, and explore streets, baths and houses while learning how life stopped—and was preserved—by Vesuvius.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step through an arch and the city changes: the gravel crunches underfoot, stone drains still guide rain, and silence carries the echo of voices from two thousand years ago.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours (core); allow 2–3 hours with detours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels but requires standing and walking on uneven ground for up to a few hours
Wildlife
History
Pompeii was buried in AD 79 by Vesuvius’s pyroclastic flows; excavation since the 1700s revealed an urban snapshot of Roman life.
Conservation
Foot traffic, weathering and past restoration methods threaten delicate surfaces—follow paths, avoid touching artifacts, and support tickets and local conservation efforts.
Reserve your spot on the Echoes of Pompeii A Self Guided Tour with Mobile App (No Tickets) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you arrive
Download the audio and offline map on Wi‑Fi to avoid data issues inside the park.
Bring water and sun protection
Much of the route is exposed stone; carry at least 1 liter per person and use sun protection in summer.
Wear stable footwear
Uneven cobbles and occasional steps demand closed shoes with good tread—not flip‑flops.
Respect fragile features
Do not touch frescoes or step off marked paths—conservation relies on visitor care.
Smartphone with app installed
Runs the audio guide and offline map so you can navigate the site independently.
Over‑ear or in‑ear headphones
Improves audio clarity in open, noisy spaces and preserves the experience for others.
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction and protects feet on ancient cobbles and uneven surfaces.
Sunhat and sunscreen
Keeps you comfortable during exposed stretches in the heat-prone months.
summer