Pompeii Archaeological Park
Pompeii Archaeological Park
4.5
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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Walk down the roads of history at Pompeii Archaeological Park, the actual site where Mt. Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, claiming thousands of lives and burying Pompeii in several feet of ash. Wander among the ruins with an audio guide or, for greater historical insight, join a guided tour. Come prepared with a hat and sunblock as there isn’t much shade throughout the ruins. There is, however, a café and bar if you need a rest.
The ruins are connected by ancient roads, which can be rocky and uneven. travelers are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes.
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benjyk
East Sussex268 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The site exceeded my expectations. Absolutely amazing. Such a large site with so much to see. We got there at opening and had the privilege of getting some photos before the crowds arrived. Upon entry a guide offered his services for €120 for 2 hours. We politely declined. We only found one cafe in the whole site so recommend taking water. If I went again , I would take in lunch and sit and eat in the shade mid day and wait for the crowds to subside to enjoy more of the site we stayed 4 hours and needed a break. My criticism is that they do not allow re entry. I feel they need to introduce a system of hand stamping so you can leave and come back, I can see no reason why this is not possible other than an unwillingness to do so
Written June 7, 2023
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Margaret W
Launceston, Australia452 contributions
Jun 2023
It was 35 years since I last visited Pompeii. The changes were incredible ~ so much more has been excavated and much has been done to preserve what has been found. You definitely need a guide to show you the main features then follow this with further exploration of this large site.
Written June 6, 2023
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WalterGCF
Miami, FL100 contributions
May 2023
Spectacular, great place to visit ,
I f you are planning to visit this place i SUGGEST to come with sport shoes because the streets are made in rocks.
Also I SUGGEST to bring a hat , you do not have many places to be under a shadow.
This place is a MUST BE
I f you are planning to visit this place i SUGGEST to come with sport shoes because the streets are made in rocks.
Also I SUGGEST to bring a hat , you do not have many places to be under a shadow.
This place is a MUST BE
Written June 5, 2023
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Jane C
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
A fantastic place to visit. But very few places to sit, and not enough places to purchase water / light meals / gelato. The area is large, and when it is hot, it would be really good to be able to get a place to sit and purchase something to drink.
Did not see enough casts of victims - also a suggestion is to try and recreate, with artefacts, body casts etc, what an actual house and shop would have looked like. Even if just one of each.
Did not see enough casts of victims - also a suggestion is to try and recreate, with artefacts, body casts etc, what an actual house and shop would have looked like. Even if just one of each.
Written June 3, 2023
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Sinead M
Ballinamore, Ireland58 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Pompeii was amazing. Full of so much info and well worth getting a guided tour. It is very very hot there so bring water and sun cream. Not an easy walk around so keep that in mind if you have kids/mobility issues. The train from sorrento to pompeii is abit of a disaster (fast train which was 15 euro each was an hour late) . Got the normal train for 2.60 I think back which was also late and I got pick pocketed and my phone stolen. I thought I was being cautious about this but they can get it from zipped pockets/bags very easily so be on very high alert. We also ate in one of the restaurants along the street outside pompeii beside train after because inside is so busy. Was lovely and very reasonable. Even despite getting pick pocketed I would highly recommend pompeii especially if you are like me and enjoy history.
Written June 2, 2023
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Timothy Grainger
Woodley, UK30 contributions
May 2023 • Family
We came, and we saw we spent the whole day seeing g as much as we could, which was pretty much all..
The Storm was fun but didn't dampen our spirits. As always, it's such a rare, wonderful place you can not believe you are allowed to be there. A spectacular insight into roman culture.
The Storm was fun but didn't dampen our spirits. As always, it's such a rare, wonderful place you can not believe you are allowed to be there. A spectacular insight into roman culture.
Written June 1, 2023
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Alliohna
398 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Be aware that tickets sold by the train station are “skip the q”, and cost €20 each, if you walk another 3 min toward the entrance there will be an official ticket office and tickets cost €18 each. We arrived from Naples on 9.20 train, and it took around half an hour or so, there were no queue whatsoever, but “Skip the q” kiosk was very eager to sell their tickets anyway. The site is huge and there were equal amounts of school children of different ages on a field trip blocking entrances to any significant houses and roads. All signs are in Italian, it was very hard to navigate our way. Our paper map was not good either, not detailed enough. The weather was just right (cool and breezy), but an umbrella or a sun hat are a must.
Written June 1, 2023
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Gillian H
4 contributions
May 2023
The train from Naples or Sorrento takes you right to the entrance. We arrived 10 minutes before it opens at 9.00 and there was already a queue. The site is vast so wear comfortable shoes, a sunhat and glasses and most importantly take plenty of water.
We found it best to wander, just using the map provided to find the "must-see" sights. It became very crowded with large parties but is definitely worth visiting. After 4 hours and a quick snack at one of the cafes just outside we headed for the train to Herculaneum. The train was very busy but for only a couple of euros was worth doing.
We found it best to wander, just using the map provided to find the "must-see" sights. It became very crowded with large parties but is definitely worth visiting. After 4 hours and a quick snack at one of the cafes just outside we headed for the train to Herculaneum. The train was very busy but for only a couple of euros was worth doing.
Written May 31, 2023
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Gordon S
North Fort Myers, FL26 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Definitely an historically significant location! The excavated ruins are a sight to behold with 2000+ years old tile floors, frescoes and some statues/carvings visible.
Written May 29, 2023
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Tasha
Belfast, UK13 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I arrived quite late in the day, about 4.30pm. It says online and on my booking that they close at 7.30pm and last admission is 5pm. They let me in, the rain was heavy so I spent a lot of time hiding under an archway, I really only had about 40 minutes to explore before they started closing the doors to all the areas of interest. They closed 6.30pm. If I had known, I wouldn't have come, as I didn't actually get to see enough to warrant the journey from Naples to Pompeii. I'd recommend going early, maybe 1pm to skip the morning queues
Written May 27, 2023
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janetStokeOnTrent
Audley, UK99 contributions
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Can anyone let me know what the official site is to pre-book tickets for Pompeii! We are visiting in July and believe it is better to get the tickets beforehand to avoid the que. Thanks
Vanessa
Canada9 contributions
I believe I used viator
Amanda E
Brisbane Region, Australia7 contributions
Is it possible to get an "official" guide at the main entrance on the day? Or is there a website I can book beforehand? We are going mid June with two pre teens so want to get the most out of our day.
Vanessa
Canada9 contributions
For sure prebook I think I used viator
stella4you
Brescia, Italy283 contributions
È possibile raggiungere Pompei città, partendo dagli scavi archeologici?e come? (a piedi, in treno ecc...)
Scott K
Coastal South Carolina, South Carolina22 contributions
If I understand your question correctly, the archaeological site and the modern city sit next to one another. You will have to walk through the modern city to get to one of the entrances of the archaeological site.
NataliaAbesada
Vina del Mar, Chile66 contributions
Quisiera saber si alguien ha ido el primer domingo de un mes, en donde la entrada es gratuita. Se pueden reservar por internet? El sitio web no me deja reservar para el primer domingo de Abril. Quizás es muy pronto?
jotacis
Zaragoza, Spain502 contributions
Yo fui hace unas semanas y coincidía con el primer domingo de mes, si la entrada es gratuita y se pueden sacar en la web que venden las entradas oficiales de las ruinas de pompeya
Carl S
Pontypridd, UK7 contributions
I'm going to Sorento at the end of April and want to visit Pompeii. Is it better to have a guided tour or visit at my own pace? Are there likely to be big queues at this time of year? And tips/advice would be much appreciated. Thank you
Gav Gray
South Shields, UK578 contributions
Get the circumversuviana from Sorrento to Pompeii savi, about 3 euro and just pay at the gate, about 25 euro pp.... You dont need a pre-booked tour or guide. This way you can spend as long as you like... Enjoy, its amazing.
Francesca D
12 contributions
Which websites did people use to book tickets?
Jeremy B
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France5 contributions
I wouldn’t bother with the websites.
I have been to Pompeii many times and at all times of the year. I always buy my tickets from the ticket office at the entrance.
For the main entrance the longest that I have had to wait is 20 minutes. For the other entrance, maybe 10 minutes.
Visa and bank cards are accepted.
Try and get there early. If not, then at lunchtime when the site is less busy. Bring water.
If you have any other questions, please let me know.
Regards
BR
Ilkley, UK32 contributions
Are there queues to enter the archaeological park during May?
Angelo S
Hilliard, OH3,448 contributions
In general they keep the queues moving pretty quickly. If you have a tour, you are just waiting for your group to start off. IN May, the tourist season hasn't started fully quite yet, so it will be less crowded. Weather will also be a factor.
Καλημέρα ενδιαφέρομαι για Έλληνα ξεναγό στην πομπηια
patrizia b
Malnate, Italy585 contributions
Per risolvere il problema propongo di contattare le guide turistiche presso l'ente turistico e chiedere direttamente a loro se hanno personale in grado di svolgere un tour presso gli scavi in lingua greca. Buona visita
Paolo S
Casazza, Italy16 contributions
Buonasera, i biglietti presi su TicketOne riportano un'orario di ingresso (es. ora: 09.00). L'ora è indicativa o è vincolante?
Ad esempio se è indicato ora 9.00 e mi presento per le 10.00 è un problema?
Grazie
Sesto Continente Tours
Castellammare Di Stabia, Italy5 contributions
se li ha comprati adesso non ha problemi, basta rispettare la giornata d'ingresso, le limitazioni dovute al covid che hanno portato agli ingressi contingentati sono state rimosse
carmenjustcarmen
Wiesbaden, Germany64 contributions
Where are the casts of the Pompeii people at?
Jeremy B
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France5 contributions
The casts are kept in a glass house just before you leave the site at the exut:entrance close to the amphitheater.
You can also enter the site from here.
Pompeii Archaeological Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Pompeii Archaeological Park
- Pompeii Archaeological Park is open:
- Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Sat - Sun 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
- Pompeii Archaeological Park admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $27.23, while a popular guided tour starts around $8.71 per person. See all 1,116 Pompeii Archaeological Park tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Pompeii Archaeological Park can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 1,116 Pompeii Archaeological Park tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Pompeii Archaeological Park:
- Pompeii reserved entrance with audioguide (From $39.22)
- Pompeii Archaeological Site Walking Tour + Tickets with a real Archaeologist (From $51.20)
- Pompeii Small Group tour with an Archaeologist (From $59.91)
- Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii Day Trip from Naples all inclusive (From $124.19)
- Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius - group tour (From $130.72)
- Hotels near Pompeii Archaeological Park:
- (0.07 mi) La Villa Franca Pompeii
- (0.05 mi) Villa Ettore
- (0.08 mi) Easy Bed Hostel Pompei
- (0.14 mi) Relais Country House Pompei
- (0.11 mi) B&B Pompei
- Restaurants near Pompeii Archaeological Park:
- (0.16 mi) Osteria Nonna Cherubina
- (0.13 mi) Ristorante Tiberius Pompei
- (0.13 mi) So Zen - Restaurant & Arabian Lounge
- (0.60 mi) Caupona
- (0.55 mi) Shaval