Can I take my dog to Pompeii?

Big dogs are not allowed, even if they are kept on a leash and muzzled. Dogs which are permitted to enter the site must be kept on a leash and carried by their owners inside the buildings and you have an obligation to collect their dejections. Do not feed, introduce or abandon animals of any species.

Are dogs allowed into Pompei?

According to the PompeiiSites.org website, you are allowed to bring small dogs under 10kg. Big dogs are not allowed within the archaeological area. Animals who are permitted to enter the site need to be held with a leash, and taken in the arms of their owners when entering the buildings.

How much does it cost to get into Pompeii?

Expect to spend 15 Euro to enter the Pompeii Ruins. To get the most out of your visit, prepare to spend about 4-5 hours exploring the ruins and rent an audio guide. If you hire a guide, confirm the language of the tour and specify the duration and cost of the tour beforehand.

Can you go to Pompeii for free?

Visiting Pompeii is free on the first Sunday of every month but it does get very busy! If more than 15,000 visitors have arrived by 12pm, the ticket desks will close for an hour. You can avoid the queues for free tickets by booking them online.

How long does it take to walk through Pompeii?

How long does it take to tour the ruins at Pompeii? The ruins of Pompeii cover 44 square hectares, and it would take at least two full days to tour the entire park. Realistically, you can see most of the highlights in 4 hours and longer visits can be very tiring, especially on a hot day.

POMPEII DAY TRIP WITH A DOG : ANCIENT RUINS

Does Pompeii have a dress code?

There is no dress code to visit Pompeii. The landmarks in Italy that do have rules about what you can wear are usually places like the Vatican and churches, which do have a dress code.

Is a Pompeii tour worth it?

Even if you aren't a history buff, Ancient Pompeii is worth the visit. It is just incredible and amazing. A person can easily spend half a day here just roaming through the ancient streets. There is a cafeteria near the forum, so you can take a break if it's needed.

How much is it to walk in Pompeii?

You should allow at least 3 – 4 hours for your Pompeii self guided walking tour, and you can cover quite a bit of the site in that amount of time if you're armed with the tools and a plan. Pompeii is big enough that you could easily make a full day of visiting it.

Is it worth staying in Pompeii?

It depends. A day trip is doable, but if you would like to spend most of a day in Pompeii, staying overnight is not a bad idea. I'd suggest Naples rather than Pompeii itself: you can still get an early start in Pompeii, and there are more things to do and see in Naples.

What is the best time of year to visit Pompeii?

Plan Your Visit to Pompeii

The best time to visit Pompeii is right at the beginning of the day, when the entrance gates open. The best time of the year to visit Pompeii is during the off season, between November to March since the summer season (between May to September) is always crowded.

What do I need to know before going to Pompeii?

Is Pompeii open every day?

The ancient city of Pompeii is fenced and can only be visited with a ticket. The sightseeing is open almost every day of the year. Normal opening hours are 8:30 to 19:30. From November to March opening hours are only 17:30.

Is Pompeii or Herculaneum better?

Best for preservation of objects: Herculaneum

Herculaneum has a lot of things that Pompeii doesn't – buildings which are almost entirely intact, delicate items such as wood and even food which survived, two-storey houses.

Is Pompeii free on the first Sunday of the month?

As established by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage every first Sunday of the month admission is free for all the monuments and the artistic and historical sites in Italy. So also for the Pompeii Excavations. The opening hours will be the regular ones.

Can you do Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day?

It's possible to visit both Pompeii and Vesuvius in one day, but it will be a very tiring day. Pompeii has almost no shade, and it can get very hot there. You should get there as early in the day as possible.

What dogs did they have in Pompeii?

'Cave Canem,' The Wild Dogs of Pompeii.

Is it better to stay in Pompeii or Naples?

Pompeii is a large site so the earlier you get there the better. Do stay in Naples. While Naples has mixed reviews, it is full of life and its grittiness is part of the experience. Take pickpocket precautions and then enjoy it.

Can you stay overnight in Pompeii?

Yes. I stayed in Modern Pompei for 10 nights and went to Pompeii ruins for 3 days in 2006. You can get a really early start on the ruins that way. We stayed at Villa dei Misteri Hotel near the Circumvesuviana stop.

How much does it cost to climb Mount Vesuvius?

There is an entry fee to Vesuvius national park – 10 euros, that is not included in any private transports company costs. The ticket is free for the children who are not taller than 1.2m. And, also, that ticket includes a guide in Italian or English. You'll take about 1:30 hour to visit the crater.

Can you just walk around Pompeii?

You can go back in time by walking through the preserved streets of the city – by far the best way to view Pompeii. Though you could spend an entire day touring the site, the average time needed once inside is about two to three hours.

Do I need a ticket to get into Pompeii?

Almost everybody visiting the ruins of Pompeii needs a paper ticket from the ticket window – most online vouchers and mobile tickets must be exchanged at the fast lane before proceeding to the ticket checkpoints. Such tickets usually specify which of the three admission gates must be used.

Can you drive to Pompeii?

Yes, driving is possible, and the scenery is beautiful. Just remember, there is a lot of traffic to deal with on arriving and leaving the modern city of Pompei, which encircles the Pompei ruins. There are cars and tour buses alike clogging the main streets around the ruins from early morning to late at night.

Can you do Pompeii and Amalfi Coast in one day?

1. Re: Pompeii and Amalfi coast in one day? It is not really practical to visit Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in one day arriving by air in Naples. You really need 2-3 hours min to look around Pompeii, you can either hire an audio guide or join a guided group tour by an authorised guide at the entrrance to the site.

Can you visit Pompeii in rain?

Pompeii in the rain gives you an opportunity to see the ancient drains in action - a spectacular sight and you realize how practical the stepping stones are. Water rushes down the main streets and you get to keep your feet dry. As long as it isn't expected to pour consistently all day it would be ok.

Were there any survivors of Pompeii?

That's because between 15,000 and 20,000 people lived in Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the majority of them survived Vesuvius' catastrophic eruption. One of the survivors, a man named Cornelius Fuscus later died in what the Romans called Asia (what is now Romania) on a military campaign.