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Pompeii Quest: Escape the Eruption of Vesuvius in Italy

2 Via Villa dei Misteri, NA Pompei, 80045

Your name is Octavia. You lived here almost 2,000 years ago. Today, as the sun climbs above Vesuvius, you begin reliving your last hours before the eruption:…

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Duration 2 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Self-guided

No live guide; materials in English.

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Your name is Octavia. You lived here almost 2,000 years ago. Today, as the sun climbs above Vesuvius, you begin reliving your last hours before the eruption: searching for your husband in the Forum, protecting your daughter, and escaping through streets that will soon be buried forever.

This self-guided quest takes you on a walk through the ruins of Pompeii. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you follow Octavia's story at 14 stops: from the Forum and the Temple of Jupiter, through the House of the Faun and the Thermopolium, to the plaster casts of the Hortus of the Fugitives and the Amphitheatre.

One of the world's great archaeological sites, brought to life through a story that ends as Pompeii did.

Best during the day. Entry ticket to the Pompeii archaeological site required and not included. Explore 2.4 kilometres of ancient streets at your own pace.

Perfect for history lovers, couples, and families. No prior knowledge of Pompeii required.

Itinerary

You will begin at the Ticket Office at Porta Marina Superiore. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

Study your next clue on Centaurus Statue.

To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.

Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at House of the Faun. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Fountain of Silenus. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

Receive your next clue at Bakery. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.

Explore at your own pace while admiring the Teatro Piccolo around you.

To solve the challenge that awaits you at House of the Ceii you will be given the next clue.

See the Thermopolium of Vetutius Placidus and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.

Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace. The Garden of the Fugitives an archaeological site.

To solve the challenge that awaits you at Plaque of Domenico Fontana you will be given the next clue.

You will finish at the Amphitheater. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Self-guided quest through the ruins of Pompeii
  • Play as Octavia, reliving the last hours of Pompeii before the eruption of Vesuvius
  • Visit the Forum, Temple of Jupiter, House of the Faun, and the Amphitheatre
  • See the plaster casts of the Hortus of the Fugitives and the Cave Canem mosaic
  • Best during the day — start early to allow 2+ hours inside the Pompeii site
  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience

Not included

  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)
  • Entry tickets.

Important information

Meeting point

2 Via Villa dei Misteri, NA Pompei, 80045

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleInfants must not sit on lapsInfant seats unavailableThank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-". Here's how to play it: 1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code. 2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation. 3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played. IMPORTANT - Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app. - If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there. GOOD TO KNOW - The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready. - Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet. - Start with at least 50% battery. Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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