Is it worth buying Pompeii tickets in advance?
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.
How long are queues at Pompeii?
You can also reach the Porta Marina entrance by buses D-E and SITA. Entrance Timings: You can explore Pompeii between 8:30 AM to 7 PM. The last entrance is at 5:30 PM. Average Wait Time: Depending on the time and date of your visit, you can expect a wait time between 1-2 hours.
Are there toilets in Pompeii?
There are 4 accessible toilets at Pompeii, Porta Marina Inferiore, Piazza Anfiteatro, Porta Marina Superiore, and the Villa Imperiale.
How much time to budget for Pompeii?
How long does it take to see Pompeii? That's entirely up to you! With a pre-booked Pompeii guided tour, most tours spend 3-4 hours visiting selective sites within Pompeii. With a Pompeii self guided tour, you determine how much time you plan to spend or have to spend at Pompeii, and then plan your visit accordingly.
How long does it take to look round Pompeii?
A self-guided tour of Pompeii takes around two and a half hours, allowing the time to experience some of the landmark's most important attractions like the Antiquarium, the Forum and the Theaters.
Is it better to visit Pompeii in the morning or afternoon?
A. The best time to visit Pompeii is in the morning hours to avoid crowds.
What is the best book to read before visiting Pompeii?
For both adult and child visitors, Peter Connolly's Pompeii provides beautiful illustrations that reconstruct the housing, art, and technology of the ancient city. My favorite introduction to the history of the city is Salvatore Nappo's Pompeii: A guide to the ancient city which is only available from Barnes and Noble.
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 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.
Is 2 hours enough at Pompeii?
You can see all of Pompeii's main attractions in around two to three hours, taking in the preserved ruins that once made this town such a thriving place.
Should I buy tickets to Pompeii 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 is the best day of the week to go to Pompeii?
Weekday vs Weekend Weekends tend to be quite crowded. So, we suggest you visit Pompeii during weekdays. This will allow you the chance to explore Pompeii peacefully.
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.