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Phlegraean Fields: Pozzuoli, Baia and Cumae

The volcanic land west of Naples, where the Romans came on holiday: the Flavian Amphitheatre in Pozzuoli, the baths and castle of Baia, the Piscina Mirabilis and Cumae with the Cave of the Sibyl. Four sites that do not fit into one day by public transport.

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Activity highlights

“Phlegraean Fields: Pozzuoli, Baia and Cumae” is a private tour with driver and takes about 7 h. It costs from €380 per vehicle, not per person, in a sedan for up to 3 people, with driver, fuel, tolls and parking included; the exact price depends on start, finish and date. Stops and visiting time: Flavian Amphitheatre, Pozzuoli (1 h); Baths and Castle of Baia (1 h 15); Piscina Mirabilis, Bacoli (30 min) and Cumae archaeological park (1 h 30). Entrance tickets are not included: about €15 per person in total. You walk about 4 km over the day (moderate physical effort). When to go? Spring and autumn, when the heat does not crush the open-air sites. It is also the right destination when the Amalfi Coast is too crowded: the Phlegraean Fields stay quiet even in August. Best avoid the first Sunday of the month, when entry is free and slots sell out.

The Flavian Amphitheatre, the third largest in Italy
The Macellum of Pozzuoli, its columns marked by the rising and falling ground
The Roman baths of Baia and the Museum in the Aragonese Castle
The Piscina Mirabilis, the Romans’ cathedral of water
The Cave of the Sibyl and the acropolis of Cumae

Full description

We leave Naples in the morning: the Phlegraean Fields begin where the city ends, past Bagnoli.

Pozzuoli and the Flavian Amphitheatre

The third-largest amphitheatre in Italy, after the Colosseum and the one in Capua. Today the arena is open, for a half-hour visit; the underground passages are closed. The rest of the hour in Pozzuoli is for the Macellum, the Roman market everyone calls the Temple of Serapis: its columns, marked by the sea halfway up, are the clearest way to understand that the ground here rises and falls.

Baia: the baths and the castle

Baia was the Romans’ holiday resort. The baths park descends in terraces towards the sea, among domes and nymphaea; above it, the Aragonese Castle houses the Archaeological Museum of the Phlegraean Fields, with the statues recovered from the sunken city off the coast.

Bacoli: the Piscina Mirabilis

A Roman cistern dug into the tuff, with five naves and forty-eight pillars, that supplied water to the fleet at Misenum. A half-hour visit, with a custodian who opens on booking.

Cumae

The first Greek colony on the Italian mainland. You enter through the Cave of the Sibyl, a trapezoidal corridor cut into the rock, and climb to the acropolis, with the sea in view as far as Ischia. Then back.

Itinerary

  1. Departure
    In the morning from Naples
  2. Pozzuoli
    Flavian Amphitheatre and Macellum, one hour
  3. Baia
    Baths and Castle with the Museum, an hour and a quarter
  4. Bacoli
    Piscina Mirabilis, half an hour
  5. Cumae
    Cave of the Sibyl and acropolis, an hour and a half
  6. Return
    In the afternoon

Prices

The price is per vehicle, not per person, and depends on where you start, where you finish and the date: work it out in the booking box.

Included in the price: driver, fuel, tolls and parking.

Entrance tickets not included: Flavian Amphitheatre, Pozzuoli €10, Piscina Mirabilis, Bacoli €5. About €15 per person in total. Meals, tastings and optional entrances are paid separately.

Prices updated on October 30, 2026

Practical information

Entrance tickets (not included)
  • Flavian Amphitheatre, Pozzuoli10 €
  • Baths and Castle of Baiafree entry
  • Piscina Mirabilis, Bacoli5 €
  • Cumae archaeological parkfree entry

Indicative total: 15 € per person

Combined park ticket, valid three days for the Amphitheatre, the Baia baths, the Museum in Baia Castle and Cumae; a single site costs €5. Free under 18. Entry by half-hour slot with booking; only the arena of the Amphitheatre is open. Included in the combined park ticket. Separate ticket, by booking; €8 with the guided visit. Included in the combined ticket. The Cave of the Sibyl admits groups of 25.

Third-party prices, indicative, last checked in September 2026.

Time at each stop
  • Flavian Amphitheatre, Pozzuoli1 h
  • Baths and Castle of Baia1 h 15
  • Piscina Mirabilis, Bacoli30 min
  • Cumae archaeological park1 h 30
How much walking

4 km · Moderate physical effort — About 4 km over the day, all away from the car: at Baia the baths park is terraced with steps, and at Cumae the climb to the acropolis is a sloping dirt path. Closed shoes, and water in summer: there is little shade.

When to go

Spring and autumn, when the heat does not crush the open-air sites. It is also the right destination when the Amalfi Coast is too crowded: the Phlegraean Fields stay quiet even in August. Best avoid the first Sunday of the month, when entry is free and slots sell out.

The same itinerary by public transport

The Cumana railway (EAV) leaves from Montesanto and reaches Pozzuoli in about twenty minutes for a few euros. Baia, Bacoli and Cumae are served by local buses that run rarely: to Cumae, one every few hours. In recent months, after the seismic swarms, parts of the line have been suspended with replacement buses.

When it genuinely wins

For the Pozzuoli Amphitheatre alone the Cumana works perfectly and costs a fraction. The four sites on the same day, with their timed entries, do not fit together by public transport: between one bus and the next you lose half a day, and Cumae is the one that gets dropped. Here the tour is not a convenience but the only way to see it all.

Public-service fares and frequencies, indicative and seasonal, last checked in September 2026.

What is included

Included

  • Selected vehicle
  • Pickup and return from the selected meeting point
  • One bottle of water per person
  • Driver waiting at every stop

Not included

  • Combined ticket for the park sites and the Piscina Mirabilis ticket
  • Tour guide
  • Lunch and extra drinks

Important

  • Park entries run in half-hour slots with booking: we set them with you around the timing of the tour
  • The Piscina Mirabilis is visited by appointment: we book it for the right time
  • The area is subject to bradyseism: after a seismic swarm the sites may stay closed for a few days for checks. We check the evening before and, if needed, offer another itinerary or a new date
  • The Solfatara has been closed since 2017 and the Rione Terra in Pozzuoli cannot be visited: they are not part of the tour
  • Our staff will contact the guest the day before the tour with confirmation and logistics details

Frequently Asked Questions

Which entrance tickets are needed and what do they cost?

No entrance ticket is included in the tour price: they are bought separately and stay yours even if plans change. Flavian Amphitheatre, Pozzuoli 10 € and Piscina Mirabilis, Bacoli 5 €. Baths and Castle of Baia and Cumae archaeological park are free to enter. That comes to about €15 per person, prices last checked in September 2026. Combined park ticket, valid three days for the Amphitheatre, the Baia baths, the Museum in Baia Castle and Cumae; a single site costs €5. Free under 18. Entry by half-hour slot with booking; only the arena of the Amphitheatre is open. Included in the combined park ticket. Separate ticket, by booking; €8 with the guided visit. Included in the combined ticket. The Cave of the Sibyl admits groups of 25.

How much walking does this tour involve?

Around 4 km over the day. About 4 km over the day, all away from the car: at Baia the baths park is terraced with steps, and at Cumae the climb to the acropolis is a sloping dirt path. Closed shoes, and water in summer: there is little shade. Moderate physical effort.

How long is spent at each stop?

Flavian Amphitheatre, Pozzuoli 1 h, Baths and Castle of Baia 1 h 15, Piscina Mirabilis, Bacoli 30 min and Cumae archaeological park 1 h 30. The rest of the day is driving, and the timings flex with traffic and with what you prefer: the driver works to the group, not to a fixed schedule.

When is the best time for this tour?

Spring and autumn, when the heat does not crush the open-air sites. It is also the right destination when the Amalfi Coast is too crowded: the Phlegraean Fields stay quiet even in August. Best avoid the first Sunday of the month, when entry is free and slots sell out.

Can this itinerary be done by public transport?

The Cumana railway (EAV) leaves from Montesanto and reaches Pozzuoli in about twenty minutes for a few euros. Baia, Bacoli and Cumae are served by local buses that run rarely: to Cumae, one every few hours. In recent months, after the seismic swarms, parts of the line have been suspended with replacement buses. For the Pozzuoli Amphitheatre alone the Cumana works perfectly and costs a fraction. The four sites on the same day, with their timed entries, do not fit together by public transport: between one bus and the next you lose half a day, and Cumae is the one that gets dropped. Here the tour is not a convenience but the only way to see it all.

Is it safe to visit the Phlegraean Fields with the bradyseism?

The park sites stay open on normal days and close as a precaution after a seismic swarm, for the time of the technical checks: usually a few days. The evening before the tour we check they are open; if they are not, we offer another itinerary or another date, at no cost. The Solfatara and the Rione Terra in Pozzuoli remain closed for good, which is why they are not on the tour.

Who books the entries?

Park tickets are bought online, in half-hour slots, and the Piscina Mirabilis is visited by appointment. When we contact you to confirm the tour, we set the entry times together around the order of the stops and tell you which slots to take: so no site is waiting for you closed or full.

Can I customize the itinerary?

Yes. All our tours can be customized according to your interests, needs and available time. Contact us before booking to create a tailor-made experience.

Are the tours suitable for guests with reduced mobility?

Many of our itineraries can be adapted to the needs of guests with reduced mobility. However, some attractions or historic centres may have accessibility limitations. Please contact us in advance for assistance choosing the most suitable tour.

Can I extend the tour during the day?

In most cases yes, subject to driver and vehicle availability. Any extra hours will be subject to an additional fee.

Are tips mandatory?

No, tips are not mandatory and are not included in the price. If you are satisfied with the service, a tip is always appreciated but entirely optional.

More on booking, driver, luggage and payment in the Help centre

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