We booked the 3D virtual reality tour and it was amazing! we saw Pompeii in a different view. I wouldn't recommend any other way to see Pompeii.
We booked the 3D virtual reality tour and it was amazing! we saw Pompeii in a different view. I wouldn't recommend any other way to see Pompeii.
Visit Pompeii on a Sunday. This is cultural day and entry is free. You won't find this widely advertised.
Wear decent walking shoes as the roads are constructed of large cobblestones and it is very dusty.
Some parts were closed off but still an interesting place to visit.
This happened to be my favorite guided tour that we took while in Italy. The most expensive, yes, but it was well worth the money.
Our licensed guide was a very knowledgeable local woman who has her heart invested in Pompeii. Her professional degree/profession allowed her to share so much more than I expected to learn and discover on this tour. Though we paid more for this tour because of the 3D/VR aspect, she alone was worth the monies paid.
The VR aspect was so wonderfully fun! There was a gentleman who accompanied the tour guide who handled the "technical" side. He had a great understanding about what videos were available for viewing and appeared to help the tour guide determine what to cover at certain moments depending on crowds and how easily accessible certain areas were at that particular time. They made a good team.
We did go in July and the heat was atrocious. I would suggest to others to take a clean handkerchief to wipe down your brow/face before putting on the VR device. Otherwise you have to deal with a bit of moisture inside the device that can partially obscure your view.
Our guides were wonderful and the 3D experience really enhanced our visit to Pompei. We would highly recommend it. Even though we didn't bring our children, we have three boys and believe that it would really have made them appreciate the ruins and learn more with the 3D and not get bored or tired.
My wife and I were hesitant to book this tour thinking it might be too much but at the end of our 10 day trip to Italy this was hands down the best tour we had. The interactive video made us feel like we were in Pompeii during the active life of the people living there. Very worth the cost and all the other tourist seemed to be envious of the gadget we had during the tour.
Thank you Andy for your wonderful review. I just came across it a moment ago. It's always very nice to see our customers enjoying the tour so much. I hope your trip to Italy was an unforgettable one. Keep an eye out for Flashback Journeys in other cities as well, including the U.S.!
A fabulous tour with the vision of the past and present.
Using the headsets you get a vision of life back in the heady days of Pompei and at the same time, the reality of the ruins give a history lesson as well.
We had a small group tour - just the two of us - and it was perfect.
Hi Bryan... thank you for the wonderful review! We're happy you enjoyed your tour.
All the Best,
Jason S
Director of Operations