The 16 best shows in Pompeii (2024)

This was a wonderful experience. We went here for a day trip and we weren’t disappointed as this place is genuinely one of the most interesting places I’ve ever visited. Firstly, this place is absolutely enormous and is well preserved. There’s plenty to see, from the forum to the theatre. I’d recommend spending a whole day here, and getting an audio guide which will allow you to take things at your own pace. There is also a lovely cafe here which does a really nice sandwich. If you’re looking for a truly unique day out, then I’d absolutely recommend this unique place.

Well worth the trip. Get a guided tour for a full experience. Good guides will take you to recently opened sections and important areas while avoiding some of the crowds. It will be crowded even early in the morning... be prepared for a lot of walking on very uneven ground and bring plenty of water to drink... don't skip the museum at the end. This is where you can see the plaster casts and other important artifacts... your guide will move fast. If you do an early tour, you will have time to explore on your own later. However, you'll need to find transportation back to port. Please like this review. Thank you.

Lot of history here. Great place to visit. Not too much shade, you will get lots of sun on a hot day. Lots of walking. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Some areas one has to walk through dirt roads. Lot of people.

History Retained!This historical city is one of the most intriguing sites I've ever visited.I've always wanted to visit since I was a child and I watched that Doctor Who episode about Pompeii.The city has retained a lot of its older structures and every corner of it has a story to tell.I went solo with a guided group which I highly recommend, as they do wonders when it comes to bringing this ancient city back to life through their creative storytelling and vast knowledge. The city doesn't have a lot of information plagues or information points around, so it could be puzzling to grasp what you are looking at a lot of the time without a tour guide.I would recommend booking at the site as it seems to be cheaper.Also if you are under 24 and are a European student, you get into historical sites within Italy at a fraction of the price.The city can be a bit tricky to walk around as they have kept the original paving. It is also a massive site which is very well maintained.There is plenty of restuarants, general and souvenir stores just outside of the site.I also recommend visiting the titan that wiped out the city years ago, Mt.Vesuvius. If you go early enough you can do both of these in one day trip. The bus takes you pretty much to the top and the hike up from there is short and not that challenging.

There is way more to this site than I even thought, so 5 hours of walking around was not enough time to see the entire site. I went in November 2023 on a rainy day and I often had blocks of the city to myself. Quite an eerie feeling.You do not need to buy tickets in advance unless you plan on going in the summer/busy times.Once-in-a-lifetime experience!!

An outstanding place to visit. We went on a tour with CityWanders and would highly recommend it. We were broke into smaller groups off the bus and brought around the city. What makes Pompeii special is the way every day life is preserved. The street shops. The theater complex which reminded me of a modern convention centre. And the Spa which is like a modern one in many ways. We were very lucky to visit it off season and the crowds were very small.

Pompei are full of history and definitely worth seeing. Be careful whilst walking, as many trip and fall. It has taken us a few good hours to walk around, but some spend all day exploring everything in detail. Parking €10 per day, unless you also eat in the restaurant the parking is provided by, and then its free.

Tips:1. Opt for guided or private tours to delve into the stories behind each place.2. Allocate a full day to explore all sites, including villas.3. Bring plenty of water for the day-long walk and exploration.4. Wear your most comfortable shoes for walking.5. Store large backpacks or luggage in the designated area before entering.Lastly, savor the experience of a city frozen in time! 😊

A place with history. It is a wide area for exploring. Makes sense to find dream locations from the map before the trip, or consider taking a guide. But it is a nice and interesting walk to see and feel the antique town with all more glamorous and more regular places. Somehow even kids found it interesting.

Stunning location, make sure to take at least half a day to explore. You can follow the map but without guide you might not get a lot of history out of it. The buildings are very well preserved and this is a beautiful location. There is only one place to buy food and drinks and very overpriced - would recommend to bring your own if you don't want to queue and overpay. Tickets for entrance are 16 euro and a tour guide is €20 (small group official guide from tourist office). The train there should be around 3-4 euros. Don't overpay doing a tour, there might be some queue in high season but the skip the lines is a scam, you can just buy the ticket online and get there via public transport cheap and easy. When you enter make sure to first go to the left (thermal baths) before going up as many "famous" drawings are here. If it's hot, be aware there is not a tremendous amount of shade available.

Amazing place to visit. You can get tickets right at the entrance. Not even a long time. They separate cash and card, so that makes the line go faster. The place is huge. Lots of interesting to see. Easy to get lost. Yes, we lost where we were, and the tour guide lady helped us while she was waiting her group tour. There are 2 water fountains still running.

Best enjoyed as part of a tour, to better understand and appreciate the site. It was very hot when we went and super crowded so be sure to bring water and comfortable clothes and shoes. An umbrella to shield from the sun is recommended.

Visiting this unique place should be a mandatory lesson for everyone. Ticket price 19€ considering huge amount of exhibitions and area of the park is not high. You should reserve min 4 hours to have quick preview of major points, 6 hours is fair enough to see all points that should be visited. Best idea is to mark all most important points on the map and prepare a draft plan of your visit day before. Also take some water. There is a point with snacks and drinks in park, also few toilets.

This place is absolutely the best thing to do if you're staying at Naples. It's an hour train ride away, tickets are like $29 to get in, we didn't do a tour guide and it was very nice and a pleasant walk in through the past. Doing a YouTube guided tour after you wonder around the town is pretty cool too! Highly recommend. Would go again.

We had a guided tour through the site. It was raining so it was not very crowded. This worked in our favor as we were able to see the main areas without much wait time. It is so much to see here. If you have the opportunity to visit, I strongly recommend it. Wear comfortable walking shoes and plan sufficient time to explore.

Amazing. Last visited as a teenager ten years ago.1) the amazing House of the Vetii has reopened2) you will need the Whole day and a guide book. Anything less and you do not get the full experience.Amazing. Probably the best historical experience when combined with Herculaneum, Vesuvius and, most importantly, the Naples Archaeological museum.

Even though it was raining pretty hard still worth the trip. Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. We spent two hours walking around. I would have liked to have gotten to the museum but we were to wet and cold.

My second time being here and I was still amazed at the history and architecture as much as the first time in 2018.Exploring by foot is the best way and if you have kids, bring a carrier and not a buggy as the roads are cobbled.Learning about the history is really interesting and I would even go back again to just marvel at it all 🤩Highly recommend!

An amazing sightseeing that was always on my list to visit. Parking across the street, costed 10 euros for the full day (closes at 19h00). Group tours from 15 euros per person, private I didn't ask but I assume negotiable. One can easily explore the site just with the maps provided at the ticket office, I downloaded a GPS enabled audio app on top. Don't skip the indoors exhibition on the way to the exit, perhaps the best part of the tour!

We bought tickets online ahead of time, which was nice to skip the line, but I'm not sure we got the best deal. We spent 16€ per ticket, no guide or anything. We loosely followed a 5-hour path that we found using a map online, and we definitely didn't see anything, it is huge!We visited on a Tuesday and a lot of the houses were closed, which was a bummer. It was also very crowded (and hot) in August. They have filling stations for water bottles which was helpful. There really aren't many informational signs, so that was a bummer since we didn't have a tour or audio guide. This was still a neat experience! Everyone should visit and see what life was like in 79 AD here.

Went in the morning. Not too many people but around 12 there was a lot. There is a lot to see, but it quickly gets too hot and there is little to no shade around 14. Would definitely recommend going outside the summer, when it's a bit colder. Bought tickets in advance, was both cheaper and we didn't have to stand in line

If you're going in the summer plan to be there early. It gets very hot and there is no shade.It's a definite must see. I did a guided tour, which is recommended. Best way to really understand and learn about what you're seeing.Before the entrance are a bunch of little souvenir shops and restaurants to try out.Bring a fan and water!

Incredible, must visit place. It’s HOT, wear sunscreen, a hat, and cover your shoulders, I also took an umbrella for shade! There are a few spots inside you can fill up your bottle with water. Take time to explore and imagine it as a thriving town

One word: AMAZING! A definite "do not miss". It was hot, so we were in the shade a lot, but it was still really interesting and amazing. We took a tour guide, the reason being that there are over 1,500 buildings and sites, and the audio guides and books don't really tell you where to go, rather what you are seeing. The tour group was 22 Euros per person. A private guide can be 140 Euros. Our tour guide was very good and told us history and back stories as well. Since we were only inside for 2.5 hours, we will be back. By the way, there is a "secret" small museum in the food and shop area. It is a new interactive museum that shows the life in Pompeii before the eruption - really worth every penny (10 Euros per person).

An incredible experience if you are interested in history, architecture or just want a glimpse into the past.The size and quantity of things to see in this excavation site is truly impressive.City streets abound, complete with amphitheatres, shops, homesteads, courtyards, frescoes, plazas, and of course the famous forms of some of those who died during the volcanic eruption that buried an entire city under 16 metres of ash and volcanic material.You could spend days visiting this site, but a half or full day would keep you very busy with plenty to see. I recommend a good guide to provide some of the history and details about Pompeii, and to really bring what you are seeing alive in your mind. An amazing experience, i just wish I had more time there.

What an incredible experience - everyone needs to visit here! I'm not sure how long one would need to spend here to see everything... but it would be incredible to spend multiple days here exploring. We visited as part of a cruise excursion and it was fascinating. Learning about eateries and bakeries, homes, the bath houses, the modern amenities, etc. It was an incredible opportunity to get to visit and to learn more. I will be back someday!

I had the opportunity to visit Pompeii and it was truly an incredible experience! Walking through the ancient ruins was like stepping back in time. The preserved buildings, streets, and artwork were absolutely fascinating. It's amazing to think about the daily life of the people who lived there centuries ago. Pompeii's rich history and captivating stories make it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts. I highly recommend adding this historical gem to your travel itinerary!

Place is very big,so you need time to explore. Comfortable shoes is essential. Very well preserved,easy to get from one place to another using a map (got in a shop near entrance).You need to have audio guide or have a guided tour to understand history and buildings.Was busy,even it is not tourist pick yet.

Amazing site, perhaps it's my age but a few more visitor facilities would be great. Shady benches to appreciate the details would be wonderful. We don't all want to be rushed round by a tour guide. It's nice to be able to sit and look, read the guide book and appreciate the details.

An amazing historical experience, the park has different areas, all boasting different features and relics of ancient Pompeii. If you don't want to get a tour guide, at least pick up a map and hit up some of the highlighted sights. Bring some good hiking boots or shoes since you'll be walking on dirt, gravel, or stone. This place can get really busy and full of tours, so it's best to come on a weekday and a non holiday if possible.

Amazing - and surprisingly huge. Probably the best view into ancient Roman life outside the opulence of Rome.Walking through the homes, seeing the painted walls, in tact wall paintings and mosaics is a real experience. Walking down the actual paved streets.Can get very crowded - we went in April and there were some nice quiet areas to soak up the atmosphere.Book in advance !

Great piece of historical monumental infrastructure, but a lot is inaccessible to visitors, crowds are unchannelled leaving narrow paths with people walking on both directions. No water or facilities unless you walk back to start. Be prepared and then you can enjoy the full glory of this extraordinary city. Oh, and signs are poor so brush up on your navigation skills and use the map wisely!

We’d booked a tour ahead of time which I would highly recommend doing. There aren’t too many information boards around so you wouldn’t necessarily know what you’re looking at. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes because there’s a lot of walking around and the surfaces can be incredibly uneven. You could easily spend a day here though!

We visited Pompeii on a weekday early morning round 9am and luckily did not have to wait to enter.It was somewhat quiet at that time, however it did pick up by noon and there was a queue to enter on our way out round 1pm.Pompeii is a world heritage park and the title speaks for itself so I will not elaborate about it.Entry fee is only 18 euros per person or 22 euros with additional areas to see. A guided audio app is offered for a small fee or a physical guide as well. Unfortunately we did not have a full day to spare so we opted for the 18 euros tickets.We spent roughly 4 hours inside and I wish we had more time.For anyone who is into history, I guarantee that you will have to spare a full day inside to get the maximum out of it.Exceptional up keeping and tidiness and a unique wonderful, educational experience.A full 100% recommendation to others.

Incredible history. It feels surreal to walk through such a well preserved city. Seeing the iconic buildings in Rome is great and all, but actually walking through the ancient streets in Pompeii definitely tops that.