Torre Annunziata Oplontis Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Explore ancient Roman ruin

Oplontis is an archaeological site in Italy, located near the modern town of Torre Annunziata, in the Bay of Naples. By availing of this priority entrance ticket, there is no necessity to endure the queue as you can swiftly bypass it. A multilingual audio guide in Italian, English, French, and Spanish will be furnished, and you can conveniently download it directly onto your mobile phone to acquire comprehensive information about the villa.

Visit Emperor Nero's wife's villa

The primary structure open to visitors is the Villa of Poppaea. Constructed in the mid-1st century B.C., the villa underwent expansion during the imperial era and was undergoing restoration at the time of the volcanic eruption. Scholars attribute the ownership of this villa to Poppaea Sabina, who was the second wife of Emperor Nero. The archaeological site features a delightful garden for visitors to explore, along with captivating frescoes and various other Roman ruins.

Torre Annunziata Oplontis Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Discover the excavations of Oplontis, a suburban area of Pompeii, on this sightseeing tour that includes priority entrance and an audio guide directly downloadable to your cell phone. Explore the Villa of Poppaea, a large luxurious residence believed to have belonged to Poppaea Sabina, Nero's second wife, along with various other rooms, gardens, and thermal baths. The tour covers approximately 10 acres and lasts for about two hours, offering access in multiple languages including English, Italian, French, German, and Spanish. Visitors will marvel at the intricate mosaics, frescoes, and artifacts that indicate a strong influence of both Greek and Roman artistic styles. With over 50 rooms to explore, guests can spend around one hour inside Villa Poppea alone, making it an essential stop on any visit to the area.

Explore Villa Poppaea

Your tour stops at Villa Poppaea where you will witness a large and luxurious residence that covers approximately 50,000 square feet. Built around the first century AD, this villa is one of the best-preserved examples of Roman residential architecture in Italy. Notable features include intricate mosaics, frescoes depicting mythological scenes, and thermal baths with marble decorations. The villa was discovered in 1964 during excavations that revealed a wealth of artifacts such as bronze statues and gold jewelry. Visitors spend about one hour exploring the site's various rooms, gardens, and thermal baths, providing an excellent opportunity to understand Roman domestic life from the first century AD. Unlike other sites, Villa Poppaea stands out for its extensive use of imported materials and sophisticated design elements that showcase the wealth and status of its owner.

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy priority entrance at Oplontis excavations
• Explore 10 acres with an audio guide in multiple languages
• Download audio guide directly to your cell phone
• Marvel at intricate mosaics and frescoes of Villa Poppaea
• Discover thermal baths and gardens throughout the villa
• Access all areas covered by the ticket including other sites
• Spend approximately one hour exploring Villa Poppea alone

Perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture aficionados, and art lovers, this guided tour provides an in-depth look at Roman residential life through priority access to Oplontis excavations. The two-hour format allows you to enjoy the intricate mosaics of Villa Poppaea, marvel at the thermal baths, and explore other rooms and gardens, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the area's significance while enjoying its historical landmarks.