Can you do Pompeii as a day trip?

An entire Roman town, buried under ash and lava by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD then excavated so you can wander around. If you get the chance to go, take it. It's just south of Naples, but can be done as an easy day trip from Rome by high-speed train, or even (if you're keen) from Florence.



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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius are among the top sights in southern Italy, but touring both in one day can be time-consuming. Make the most of your day with skip-the-line entry to Pompeii and a guided tour that touches on the highlights in just two hours.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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If you want to get the whole Pompeii experience and learn everything that makes this ruin so entrancing, a guided tour is the ultimate way to go.

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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.

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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.

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A. The average wait time at the Pompeii entrances varies with each entrance. Still, you can expect an average waiting time of 1-2 hours.

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If you're in Naples or on the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii is a must-visit attraction that no one should miss. This massive archeological site is the best way to glimpse the daily life of ancient Romans. We highly recommend taking a Pompeii tour to fully appreciate the history here.

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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.

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Since you are not visiting a religious site, you can absolutely wear shorts and a tank top. There are no fashion policy at Pompeii.

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Pompeii is usually crowded, which is why we suggest that you buy skip the line tickets to avoid waiting in long queues for hours.

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Though you could spend an entire day touring the site, the average time needed once inside is about two to three hours. Like most Roman-built cities, Pompeii is well organized with a clear street plan, but the modern-day signposts are often wrong.

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On the Day. If you are an early riser, the best time to visit Pompeii would be right at the beginning of the day, when the entrance gates open. Visiting during afternoon hours is also ideal to avoid crowds.

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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.

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There are 4 accessible toilets at Pompeii, Porta Marina Inferiore, Piazza Anfiteatro, Porta Marina Superiore, and the Villa Imperiale.

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It is not free to walk up Mount Vesuvius. You must buy your tickets online and select a timeslot to walk up the volcano.

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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.

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You will be happy to know that there is no particular dress code for Pompeii but ? like most walkable landmarks ? we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing, as you don't want to find your feet getting sore after just a half hour of touring the site!

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1. Day Trip to Pompeii Ruins & Mt. Vesuvius from Naples. Bus tours often visit Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii separately, but this tour allows you to visit both in one day.

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