Is it possible to do a day trip to Pompeii from Rome?
Is it possible to do a day trip to Pompeii from Rome? Pompeii is about a 2.5-hour drive from Rome, depending on traffic. This makes it a long, but very doable day trip from Rome.
Can you see Pompeii without paying?
You can visit Pompeii for free on the first Sunday of each month. It is best to secure your ticket online or you can get a from the ticket office in Pompeii. Due to the free entry, Pompeii gets very busy on the first Sunday of the month. Opening hours remain as normal.
Is it better to go to Pompeii in the morning or afternoon?
To avoid the peak times when visiting, it is best to go early in the morning between 9 am – 11 am or later in the afternoon. From April to October, the site opens at 9 am and closes at 7 pm, with the last entry at 5:30 pm.
Is it worth buying Pompeii tickets in advance?
We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to speed up entry to the Archaeological Park. Those who buy in advance will receive their ticket in PDF format, that can be printed out or shown on their smart phone, and they can go directly to the turnstiles at the entrance to the Archaeological Park.
What days are free entry to Pompeii?
Is there a day on which you can see Pompeii for free? 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.
What day is Pompeii closed?
Pompeii is open to visitors every day of the week (with seasonal visiting hours) except on December 25, May 1, and January 1, when it is closed—unless otherwise communicated on the website. You can buy your tickets to visit the Pompeii Archaeological Park directly at the entrance gates.
What are the best hours to visit Pompeii?
Our suggestion is to visit at any time between 10 am and 3 pm since the last entrance is allowed at 3.30 pm. Here you can find official information about the opening times of Pompeii.
Can you just turn up to Pompeii?
To maintain the city as good as possible and continue to offer travellers the chance to explore Pompeii, you do need tickets to gain admission.
Are skip the line tickets worth it Pompeii?
If you buy a skip the line ticket, you will skip the long lines and get entrance into Pompeii. If you want to avoid the long lines, we recommend spending the extra money and buying skip the line ticket. This means you will have more time to explore Pompeii and not waste time standing in line for ages.
Can you go to Pompeii without a tour?
If organized tours are not your thing, you should know that Pompeii is accessible to visitors traveling on their own. Just follow these tips so that your visit goes smoothly and you don't have to leave too many things to improvisation.
Should I go to Pompeii or Vesuvius first?
We both strongly recommend doing Pompeii before Vesuvius for several reasons, but it is absolutely possible to do them the other way round; just follow these steps in reverse and keep a keen eye on timetables.