Visit the Sunken City of Baiae accompanied by a professional guide with this exclusive and unique experience! Admire the flora, fauna, and remains of the underwater park of Baiae from your transparent canoe.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Italian, English

Highlights

Learn more about The Underwater Archaeological Park of Baiae from your professional guide
Enjoy sailing in transparent canoes in Baiae’s sea
Marvel at submerged Roman ruins

Full description

The Sunken City of Baiae, located in the heart of Phlegraean Fields, is one of the oldest archaeological sites in the world. Its history dates back to Roman times, when it became submerged due to bradyseismic activity. From your canoe, explore the nymphs of Punta Epitaffio, which was a banquet room belonging to Emperor Claudio, and discover the submerged remains of trading ports and Roman fleets. Today, Baiae is considered one of the best places for snorkeling and diving in the world. Upon arrival you will have the time to put on the necessary gear and be given some useful tips from your instructor. On shore you will find the transparent canoes ready for your excursion and a professional guide will give you a brief introduction to the history and archaeology of the Park before you begin your sail. Admire archaeological ruins, fauna, flora and volcanic remains from The Underwater Archaeological Park of Baiae, dating back to 2000 years ago, through your canoe. At the end of the excursion you will have some free time to sail wherever you wish.

Includes

Professional guide
Canoe
Required gear

Roundtrip transportation to/from Baiae
Lunch

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Swimwear

Know before you go

Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended
Please bring your swimwear with you
This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
Children up to 4 years old go free
Children over 4 years old will pay full price

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3 /5

based on 3 reviews

Review summary

Value for money
2.7/5
Safety
3.3/5
Service
3.3/5
Organization
3/5

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... a really impressive excursion with professional support

Exploring Roman villas under the sea with a glass-bottom canoe - that was a real experience! After we couldn't find the right diving school at the beginning, we got great support from Get Your Guide, so that we could finally enjoy the excursion with a little delay. Many thanks to the team!

July 27, 2019

Disappointing, disorganised and unprofessional

We booked our trip 2 days in advance. We were then contacted by the local supplier who asked if we minded changing the day because of availability problems. We agreed and were told new details would be sent.They weren't and we had to request them.Late the night before our trip we received a text informing us the time had changed to 10.30. We arrived promptly however nobody was there. The guide arrived at 11.10 with no apology and walked straight past us to get changed.He then waffled on for a few minutes and it was obvious he was not that knowledgeable. We went to the canoe's and again had to wait for oars and vests while the guide sped off in his boat. We paddled out to sea to meet him and basically watched him snorkel. He did point out a wall, columns and a mosaic floor, in-between answering his phone and texting. We then had to paddle straight back as he was being stung by jelly fish. Don't waste your money with these cowboy's.

July 26, 2019

September 27, 2019

Baiae: Visit the Sunken City in a Transparent Canoe

Baiae: Visit the Sunken City in a Transparent Canoe

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... a really impressive excursion with professional support

Disappointing, disorganised and unprofessional