Pompeii
Pompeii
Last updated 2026-10-29
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
The site is large, about 66 hectares, and much remains unexcavated. Start at the Forum and work toward the Stabian Baths, the House of the Faun and the amphitheatre; the Villa of the Mysteries is outside the main gate. Plaster casts of victims are displayed in the Garden of the Fugitives. The Circumvesuviana train from Naples stops at Pompei Scavi, a short walk from the entrance. Go early and bring water; much of the site has no shade.
Ticket Price
Basic ticket EUR 20 (≈ USD 22); Pompeii+ EUR 25 (≈ USD 28) adds the suburban villas, Villa Regina and the Boscoreale Antiquarium. EU 18-24 EUR 2; under 18 free.
Opening Hours
Apr-Oct 9:00-19:00; Nov-Mar 9:00-17:00; last entry 90 minutes before closing.
Transportation
Circumvesuviana Naples-Sorrento line to Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri, about 30 minutes from Naples; the entrance is a short walk from the station.
Best Season
In Italy, visit Pompeii in Apr-Jun or Sep-Oct; Jul-Aug is hot and busy.
Pro Tip: Take the Circumvesuviana and start early
Local Tips You'd Only Learn After Visiting
The details official guides skip — save time, avoid crowds, and get better photos.
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Take the Circumvesuviana and start early The train from Naples or Sorrento stops at Pompei Scavi. Enter near the Porta Marina gate, collect a map, and start with the forum and main streets before the midday heat.
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Frequently Asked Questions3 questions
Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, burying the city in ash and pumice. The ash preserved streets, houses, frescoes and casts of victims, making it the best-known Roman city.
Allow 2-4 hours. The site is huge and shadeless, so pick a route: the forum and amphitheatre in 2 hours, or the full circuit in half a day.
Yes, timed tickets are recommended and sell out in summer; book on the official site. The ticket covers the ruins and the on-site museum.