Anyone under the age of 18 is granted free entry into the Pompeii archaeological site.
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Travellers across the world visit Pompeii to walk through the city and experience how the citizens lived. 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.
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!
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.
Visitor Tips. Carry a bottle of water since the weather is quite sunny and you can refill it at the various water fountains in the ruins. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes since you will spend the majority of your day on your feet. Set aside about 4 to 5 hours to fully explore the Pompeii ruins.
Weekday vs WeekendWeekends tend to be quite crowded. So, we suggest you visit Pompeii during weekdays. This will allow you the chance to explore Pompeii peacefully.
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.
There are 40 fountains scattered around in the streets of the ruins of Pompeii, dispensers of free water to the tourists, but also - for decades - put at risk their conservation.
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.
It is not free to walk up Mount Vesuvius. You must buy your tickets online and select a timeslot to walk up the volcano. You can start your journey walking Vesuvius either half an hour before or half an hour after your selected timeslot.
The first and most commonly used is the Pompeii Scavi Café. Since there is no re-entry into the ruins once you've left, people may find themselves hungry during their day visit. This is the only restaurant within the walls of Pompeii, allowing people to refuel and continue their ancient discovery.