Oplontis Villa: Private Guided Tour with your Archaeologist｜Italy

Discover the archaeological site of Oplontis, a location buried following the dramatic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Explore the site with a local expert archaeologist and see the most significant monumental testimonies of the Pompeian suburb.

Visit the unique visiting monument of the ancient Oplontis, a large residential villa that belonged to Poppaea Sabina, the second wife of Emperor Nero, or the heritage of her family, based on the testimony of an inscription painted on a mentioned amphora Sucundus, his slave or freedman.

Admire the vivid wall paintings that are still visible today. Explore the 11,000-square-meter site, which is rich in frescoes with the highest quality of II Roman style. The villa has an historical garden reconstructed following the aim of the archeo-botanic studies to Gove us a real immersive experience.

See the statues and artifacts found during the dig and now exhibited. Enjoy a private tour with a guide who is an expert in archaeology.