Pompeii Audio Guide

The Pompeii Audio Guide is a self-guided tour app for the visitor's own smartphone, with a map of the archaeological site and audio commentary on more than 60 points of interest, from Porta Marina and the Forum to the House of the Faun, the Lupanar, the theatres and the Amphitheatre, plus the necropolises and the Villa of the Mysteries outside the walls. Tapping any marker on the map opens its audio, and the "Take me here" option draws a walking route from the current location.

Once the map and audio are saved on the phone, the guide works offline, so it keeps playing where there is no signal among the ruins, and the visit runs at the visitor's own pace. The entry ticket to the archaeological park is not included. A smartphone is needed, and headphones help in busy areas.

This suggested walk of just under 3 km links the main stops of the audio guide, from Porta Marina through the Forum and the great houses to the theatres, Via dell'Abbondanza and the Amphitheatre. It takes about 30 minutes on foot before adding any visits.

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The route: Porta Marina, Sanctuary of Venus, Basilica, Sanctuary of Apollo, Forum, Forum Baths, House of the Faun, House of the Vettii, Lupanar, Stabian Baths, Temple of Isis, Great Theatre, House of Menander, House of Octavius Quartio, Great Palaestra and the Amphitheatre.

The Pompeii Audio Guide runs on the visitor's own smartphone, so there is no device to collect or return at the entrance.

1. Book online: the download instructions arrive by email right after booking.
2. Download on Wi-Fi: install the app, choose one of the five languages and save the Pompeii map and audio, about 110 MB.
3. Tap a stop on the map: each marker opens a card with a photo of the place and a play button for its commentary.
4. Listen offline: once saved, the guide plays with no signal or mobile data, in any order and at the visitor's own pace.