Pompeii & Herculaneum Combined Tours
From $50
Explore Pompeii's ancient ruins. Book your tickets online to skip the lines and enjoy exclusive discounts on your visit!
Pompeii primarily features ancient archaeological ruins, including incredibly preserved Roman homes, grand temples, public baths, the massive Amphitheatre, and the poignant plaster casts of Mount Vesuvius's victims.
Plan your route based on your interests and time. History enthusiasts should prioritize the Forum, the Lupanar, and the Villa of the Mysteries. If you are short on time, booking a guided tour is the best way to see the highlights without getting lost.
The best time to explore the ruins is early in the morning right when the gates open, or late in the afternoon. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather, as the site has very little shade during the hot summer months.
It is highly recommended to book your entry tickets and guided tours online in advance. This allows you to skip the notoriously long ticket office queues, secure your preferred entry time, and sometimes access exclusive online discounts.
Pompeii offers a special accessible pathway called 'Pompeii for All' that is designed to be easier for wheelchair users and families with strollers. However, many original Roman roads feature large, uneven stones, so sturdy walking shoes are a must.
The archaeological park itself is entirely pedestrian, so walking is the only way to move between the ruins. To arrive at the park, the most convenient transport is the Circumvesuviana train from Naples or Sorrento to the 'Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri' station.
Yes, visitors can purchase passes like the Campania Artecard, or book combination tickets that bundle Pompeii with guided trips up Mount Vesuvius or entry to the nearby preserved city of Herculaneum for a comprehensive historical experience.
To avoid the largest tour groups, try entering through the Piazza Anfiteatro gate instead of the busy Porta Marina entrance. Head to the furthest edges of the park, like the Villa of the Mysteries, first thing in the morning.