Meet your expert guide and small group to begin your journey into the past. Your guided walk kicks off at the grand Porta Marina, one of the ancient city’s original magnificent gates. From there, you will stroll down original basalt-paved streets to the bustling Forum, the political and social heart of the city. Listen as your guide brings the ruins to life, taking you inside a beautifully preserved domus to see how the wealthy Romans lived. You will also pass by ancient bakeries and shops, giving you a vivid picture of daily life before the catastrophic eruption of 79 A.D.