the ancient main square of Pompeii, the heart of public life

The Macellum was Pompeii’s main food market, located along the Forum in the heart of Pompeii. Dedicated to the sale of meat, fish, and produce, it reflects the organisation of urban commerce and daily provisioning. Its layout and remains offer valuable insight into the economic and social life of the Roman city.

The Thermopolium of Vetutius Placidus is one of the most remarkable food venues in Pompeii. Exceptionally well preserved, it reveals how ordinary Pompeians purchased and consumed hot food in their daily routines. Rich decorations, counters, and storage jars offer a vivid snapshot of ancient urban life.

Walk trough the high street of Pompeii

The Lupanar is Pompeii’s most famous brothel and a striking testament to the city’s everyday social life in Pompeii.

The Thermopolium of Asellina is one of the most fascinating examples of everyday life in Pompeii. Managed by a woman, Asellina, and her staff, it highlights the role of women in commerce and social life in Roman times. Its original counters and inscriptions vividly reflect the lively atmosphere of ancient Pompeii.

The house of Menander is one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents

The Garden of the Fugitives is one of the most moving areas of Pompeii, where plaster casts preserve the final moments of people fleeing the eruption of AD 79. Located in a cultivated area at the edge of the ancient city, it reveals how men, women, and children sought escape as volcanic ash overwhelmed them. The site offers a powerful and human perspective on the tragedy of Pompeii.

The Insula of the Chaste Lovers is a key focus of recent excavations in Pompeii, offering fresh insights into everyday life in the Roman city. New discoveries, including bakeries and domestic spaces, reveal Pompeii in the midst of daily activity at the moment of the eruption. Innovative elevated walkways now allow visitors to observe the site as an active excavation, deepening the understanding of ancient urban life.

The House of the Ship Europa is a Roman domus named after a painted inscription depicting the merchant ship Europa. Located in the ancient city of Pompeii, the house reflects the close connection between Pompeian society and Mediterranean trade. Its modest yet refined spaces offer insight into the life of a middle-class family involved in commerce before the eruption of AD 79.

At the end of the walking tour, you will finally have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a truly Unique Experience: an Tasting INSIDE the archaeological site of Pompeii. Set on a stunning panoramic terrace overlooking the Ruins, Mount Vesuvius, and the Bay of Naples, the experience will be accompanied by your guide as well, who will introduce the setting and the tasting, ensuring a smooth and engaging conclusion to the visit. The experience includes: Exclusive tasting inside the Pompeii ruins, featuring three renowned locally produced wines (white, red, and sparkling) Selection of local cured meats and cheeses, served with fruit jam, fresh mozzarella, and traditional Neapolitan taralli and water