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Overview
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.
Meeting and Pickup
• Go to the Ticket Office at Porta Marina Superiore (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
End Point
You will finish at the Amphitheater.
Language Offered
English-WRITTEN
Itinerary
1. Via Villa dei Misteri, 2
2. Archaeological Park of Pompeii
3. Study your next clue on Centaurus Statue.
4. Temple of Jupiter
5. House of the Tragic Poet
6. House of the Faun
7. Fountain with relief of Silenus as fountain-god resting on a wineskin
8. Via Roma, 36
9. Forum of Pompeii
10. Teatro Piccolo
11. Casa dei Ceii
12. House and Thermopolium of Vetutius Placidus
13. Garden of the Fugitives
14. Pompei
15. Amphitheatre of Pompeii
Inclusion
One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience
Best during the day — start early to allow 2+ hours inside the Pompeii site
See the plaster casts of the Hortus of the Fugitives and the Cave Canem mosaic
Visit the Forum, Temple of Jupiter, House of the Faun, and the Amphitheatre
Play as Octavia, reliving the last hours of Pompeii before the eruption of Vesuvius
Self-guided quest through the ruins of Pompeii
Exclusion
Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)
Entry tickets.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
3.0
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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