Visit Pompeii on may 1st

1. What is the best day to visit Pompeii?
2. How much is the entrance ticket to Pompeii?
3. Should I buy Pompeii tickets in advance?
4. How long do you need to see Pompeii?
5. Is Pompeii worth visiting?
6. Can you visit Pompeii without a tour?
7. Are you allowed to visit Pompeii?
8. How far is Naples to Pompeii?
9. How much does it cost to visit Mount Vesuvius?
10. How much does the train cost from Sorrento to Pompeii?
11. Is Naples or Sorrento better?
12. What clothes to take to Pompeii?

What is the best day to visit Pompeii?

Friday and Saturday are the most popular days to visit, visiting in the middle of the week will guarantee less crowds. Visiting Pompeii will take about 3-4 hours for those who want just to check out the most important sites, and 5 hours and more for those passionate about history, art or architecture.

How much is the entrance ticket to Pompeii?

Timetables and tickets

Should I buy Pompeii tickets in advance?

Do I need to book them in advance? Especially during summer and at the weekends you are likely to face with long queues to enter the site. For this reason we recommend buying in advance online tickets to avoid the line. Skip-the-line tickets for Pompeii.

How long do you need to see Pompeii?

Plan on at least three hours to see the crater on Mount Vesuvius, as it takes about an hour just to walk up from the entrance to the park. Many tours include a 2 hour stop at Pompeii, but to truly visit the site you'll need closer to 3 or 4 hours. Herculaneum can be visited in about two hours.

Is Pompeii worth visiting?

Even if you aren't a history buff, Ancient Pompeii is worth the visit. It is just incredible and amazing. A person can easily spend half a day here just roaming through the ancient streets. There is a cafeteria near the forum, so you can take a break if it's needed.

Can you visit Pompeii without a tour?

There's definitely appeal in taking tours of Pompeii. You don't have to plan it yourself, and in some cases like a day trip from Rome, you don't have to get yourself to Pompeii either. But if you're really set on taking a tour, book a small group tour where you'll still feel you got value out of the experience.

Are you allowed to visit Pompeii?

It's possible to visit Pompeii on a self-guided day trip from Rome thanks to Italy's amazing high-speed trains. ... From Naples, take the local Circumvesuviana train to Pompei Scavi – Villa Dei Misteri. A guided coach tour or even a private transfer is another option for visiting Pompeii from Rome on a day tour.

How far is Naples to Pompeii?

In a straight line Pompeii is about 15 miles (24km) south of the city of Naples. Herculaneum is even closer to Naples between Naples and Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius looms over both sites.

How much does it cost to visit Mount Vesuvius?

There is an entry fee to Vesuvius national park – 10 euros, that is not included in any private transports company costs. The ticket is free for the children who are not taller than 1.2m. And, also, that ticket includes a guide in Italian or English. You'll take about 1:30 hour to visit the crater.

How much does the train cost from Sorrento to Pompeii?

There run two trains per hour. The ride from Sorrento to Pompei takes 30 minutes and costs € 2.10 per person (valid until 100 minutes after validation). The 'Pompei S.

Is Naples or Sorrento better?

Naples is much better for the independent traveller, Sorrento is better if you would prefer organised trips, eg the Amalfi Drive, or a trip to Capri, with the bells and whistles included.

What clothes to take to Pompeii?

In terms of clothes that are good for Pompeii, lightweight cotton is key during the warmer months. The ruins are a bit gritty so wear something that is easy to wash in case the outfit gets dusty from wandering around. Since you are not visiting a religious site, you can absolutely wear shorts and a tank top.