Enjoy an interactive guided tour of Pompeii tailored to families with children. See the highlights of the ancient Roman town, destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. Skip the long lines to the archaeological site, and enjoy children’s entertainment and education. Experience a hands-on exploration of the best-preserved city of the ancient Roman Empire. Learn how Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, burying the thriving civilization of Pompeii in ash and lava. Hear how the ruins were excavated in the 18th century, and why and when the site became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow your English-speaking guide up the steps of an ancient theater, drink from original fountains, and cross the thresholds of early restaurants. Learn and play in the outdoor mecca of history as you walk the cobbled streets. Visit homes, thermal baths, and temples. See rare examples of intact art and architecture, representative of an advanced civilization rich in tradition and culture. Avoid the typical, boring history tours: on this tour your children are the center of the activity. Marvel as Pompeii is brought to life through interactive visual learning tools, pop-up books, iPad games, and trivia that delves into areas to pique the curiosity of children. Experience a feast for the senses as you encounter new colors, sights, and sounds. Gain real world experiences that will benefit your child in school and in life. Then, having worked up an appetite, retire to a nearby restaurant.