There are three kinds of walk at Pompeii: a self-guided loop through the ancient streets, the park’s guided thematic itineraries, and the guided climb of Vesuvius nearby. Each has its own tickets and rules, and prices below are in euros. Before you set off Wear shoes with a firm sole, because the paving is uneven basalt. Most of the site has no shade, so carry water and cover your head. The ancient city is large enough that a half day is the shortest sensible visit.

Sightseeing at Pompeii covers a lot of ground, and the park is easier to enjoy with a plan. This page picks out the sights worth your limited time, with prices in euros and the rules that affect them. Where to begin Three entrances serve the ancient city: Porta Marina, Piazza Esedra beside it, and Piazza Anfiteatro on the eastern, town side. The Porta Ercolano and Via dei Sepolcri entrance starts the suburban villas route.

Pompeii itself fills a day, or a half day for a quick visit, so there is no true multi-day trip to describe. If you want to stay longer in the area, the sensible option is to base yourself in Naples or Sorrento and spread the Vesuvian sites over two or three days. The park’s 3 day ticket is designed for that. Prices are in euros. What the 3 day ticket includes The 3 day ticket costs EUR 30.

Families can do well at Pompeii and Herculaneum, provided the day is paced around heat and distance. These notes cover costs, comfort, accessibility and one sensitive subject, with prices in euros. Entry costs for families Anyone under 18 gets in free at both Pompeii and Herculaneum. Young adults from 18 to under 25 who are EU citizens pay EUR 2 at Pompeii, and so do non-EU residents with an Italian residence permit.

The towns around Vesuvius hold several archaeological sites that are easy to combine with a visit to Pompeii or to reach from Naples. This page lists them with entry details in euros. Opening times change, so confirm each one on the official page before leaving. Getting there The Circumvesuviana, run by EAV, links Napoli Garibaldi with Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri on the Sorrento line in about 30 to 40 minutes. Fares are around EUR 3.

Visitors to Pompeii can choose between wandering independently and joining a guided visit. This page sets out the choices the park itself offers, how they connect, and what they cost in euros. Which ticket suits which visit The Pompeii Express ticket at EUR 20 admits you to the ancient city only. Pompeii+ at EUR 25 adds the Villa of the Mysteries, the Villa of Diomedes, the Villa Regina and Antiquarium at Boscoreale, and the shuttle bus.

This guide helps you decide how to spend your time at the Pompeii archaeological park, starting with the rules that shape a visit and moving on to what to see. The city lies about 25 km from Naples at the base of Vesuvius. All prices are in euros. Before you go Choose your ticket first. The Pompeii Express ticket costs EUR 20 and covers the ancient city only. Pompeii+ costs EUR 25 and adds the Villa of the Mysteries, the Villa of Diomedes, the Villa Regina and Antiquarium at Boscoreale, and a shuttle bus.