How much does it cost to enter 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.

Can you tour Pompeii on your own?

There's definitely appeal in taking tours of Pompeii. You don't have to plan it yourself, and in some cases like a day trip from Rome, you don't have to get yourself to Pompeii either. But if you're really set on taking a tour, book a small group tour where you'll still feel you got value out of the experience.

Should I buy tickets to Pompeii in advance?

Do I need to book them in advance? Especially during summer and at the weekends you are likely to face with long queues to enter the site. For this reason we recommend buying in advance online tickets to avoid the line. Skip-the-line tickets for Pompeii.

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.

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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 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.

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 you have to pay 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.

Is there a dress code at Pompeii?

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 Mt Vesuvius worth visiting?

Vesuvius is pretty steep, it is completely worth it once you reach the top. You will be able to walk around the crater as well as getting the best views of the surrounding communities and Mediterranean. There is also a small shop at the top where you can buy smaller items.

How do you spend a day in Pompeii?

What tickets should I buy for Pompeii?

The Campania Arte ticket more than pays for itself with a visit to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the National Archaeological Museum in Naples with the additional benefit of never having to queue up to buy train tickets.

What can you do in Pompeii for free?

What do I need to know before going to Pompeii?

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.

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.

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.

What food is Pompeii famous for?

What did the inhabitants of Pompeii eat? Thanks to the paintings showing scenes from everyday life and the remains of the town show that the inhabitants of Pompeii ate a lot of vegetables, fruit, bread, olives and cheese. Seeds of lentils, chickpeas, broad beans and also melons were found.

Are children free Pompeii?

Free ticket: younger than 18 years old with ID card. Children younger than 4 years old (not accomplished) are completely free and need no reservation.

Is there food inside Pompeii?

The first and most commonly used is the Pompeii Scavi Café. Since there is no re-entry into the ruins once you've left, people may find themselves hungry during their day visit. This is the only restaurant within the walls of Pompeii, allowing people to refuel and continue their ancient discovery.

How long should I spend in Pompeii?

Two and a half hours is plenty of time to take in such landmarks as the Antiquarium, the museum that houses plenty of artefacts found during the numerous excavations that have taken place there.

Is Pompeii free on Sundays?

Free tickets to Pompeii

On the first Sunday of every month, visitors can enter Pompeii for free.

How crowded is Pompeii?

Some 2.5 million tourists visit Pompeii each year, making it one of Italy's most popular attractions. This much traffic is not only damaging the ruins, slowly decaying what's left of the city, but it's also making it hard for people to actually appreciate what's there in front of them.