Can you enter Pompeii anytime?

Winter time from November to April: from Thursday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Summer time from May to October: every day, except Tuesdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. From 6.00 pm reduced access in some domus.



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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Top Tips for Visiting Pompeii
  • Don't Hold Back. Thanks to the site's “Pompeii for All” itinerary, the park can now be accessed by everybody. ...
  • Give yourself plenty of time. ...
  • Take the train. ...
  • Bring a day bag. ...
  • Have a wander. ...
  • Book a guided tour. ...
  • Beware of Closures. ...
  • Opening hours.


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Pompeii is open from 9am ? 7pm, with the last admission being at 5.30pm. Depending on what you consider night, sure, it's open at night. Otherwise, it's always best to get there earlier in the day and allow yourself a few hours to experience this wonder.

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