Who can enter Pompeii for free?

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.



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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. If you happen to time your visit to coincide, the last Sunday of every month is free entry for all visitors.

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Yes, Pompeii does have an entrance fee. Their tickets are valid for one day and it includes an entrance to Villa Regina.

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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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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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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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You can go back in time by walking through the preserved streets of the city – by far the best way to view Pompeii. Though you could spend an entire day touring the site, the average time needed once inside is about two to three hours.

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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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The card, which features the owner's name and is non-transferable, will be valid for one year from the date of issue, and will ? upon display of an identity document ? permit unlimited admission to all sites of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, as well as to current temporary exhibitions and to certain special and ...

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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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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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You can purchase drinks at the bar/restaurant. However, please note that there are many drinking water fountains inside the excavation sites.

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