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Pompeii is a Roman town near Naples frozen in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, with streets, villas and frescoes preserved beneath the volcano.

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Pompeii was a thriving Roman town when Vesuvius buried it under ash and pumice in AD 79. Excavation, begun in the eighteenth century, has uncovered paved streets with stepping stones, shops, bakeries, bathhouses and the forum. The amphitheatre, among the oldest Roman ones to survive, and the grand House of the Faun show the range of life, and plaster casts of the dead record the final moments of some residents.

Wall paintings in the Villa of the Mysteries, and graffiti scratched on walls, give an intimate view of daily life. The modern town has a pilgrimage sanctuary of its own. Vesuvius, a short drive away, has a path to the rim of its crater. Herculaneum, smaller but better preserved, and the villa at Oplontis are close, and the Naples Archaeological Museum holds many of the finest finds, including the mosaics.

Campania is food country. Pizza was born in nearby Naples, buffalo mozzarella comes from the plain to the south, and tomatoes and vines grow on Vesuvius's volcanic slopes, where the wine called Lacryma Christi is made. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit the ruins, which have little shade and are very hot in July and August.

  • 57 skip-the-line tickets
  • Free cancellation on 87% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 24

Top 7 attractions in Pompeii

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  1. Number 1

    Pompeii Archaeological Site

    4.686k reviewsfrom $11
  2. Number 2

    Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

    4.821k reviewsfrom $6
  3. Number 3

    Via dell’Abbondanza

    4.821k reviewsfrom $20
  4. Number 4

    Lupanar (Brothel of Pompeii)

    4.820k reviewsfrom $6
  5. Number 5

    Great Theatre of Pompeii (Teatro Grande)

    4.810k reviewsfrom $6
  6. Number 6

    House of the Vettii

    4.83k reviewsfrom $6
  7. Number 7

    Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo)

    4.82k reviewsfrom $9

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Day trips from Pompeii

80

Landmarks and attractions in Pompeii

348

Museums and galleries in Pompeii

12

Cruises and boat trips in Pompeii

5

Guided tours in Pompeii

437

Walking and bike tours in Pompeii

44

Food and drink experiences in Pompeii

64

Outdoor and adventure activities in Pompeii

17

Shore excursions from Pompeii

5

For kids in Pompeii

11

Signature experiences in Pompeii

Go beyond Pompeii

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    Spiaggia Grande

    8 hr4.86k reviewsfrom $69
  2. Positano · 13 km

    Church of Santa Maria Assunta (Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta)

    8 hr4.74k reviewsfrom $69
  3. Amalfi · 16 km

    Paper Museum (Museo della Carta)

    8 hr4.9142 reviewsfrom $149
  4. Amalfi · 16 km

    Arsenale di Amalfi

    2 hr4.838 reviewsfrom $152
  5. Sorrento · 17 km

    Marina Grande

    7–8 hr4.819k reviewsfrom $1
  6. Sorrento · 17 km

    Baths of Queen Giovanna (Bagni Regina Giovanna)

    7–8 hr4.817k reviewsfrom $23
  7. Naples · 22 km

    Mt. Vesuvius (Monte Vesuvio)

    8 hr4.621k reviewsfrom $11
  8. Naples · 22 km

    Via dei Tribunali

    2–3 hr4.98k reviewsfrom $1
  9. Salerno · 24 km

    Archaeological Park of Paestum (Parco Archeologico di Paestum)

    8 hr4.9481 reviewsfrom $45
  10. Salerno · 24 km

    Salerno Cathedral (Duomo di Salerno)

    2 hr4.739 reviewsfrom $7
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    Faraglioni

    7 hr4.836k reviewsfrom $29
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    Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra)

    7–8 hr4.830k reviewsfrom $29

Questions about Pompeii

What is there to do in Pompeii?
We list 718 experiences in Pompeii. The largest groups are day trips (120), food tours (46), city tours (38), attraction tickets (26).
What are the top attractions in Pompeii?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Pompeii are Pompeii Archaeological Site, Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane), Via dell’Abbondanza, Lupanar (Brothel of Pompeii).
What is the most popular experience in Pompeii?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Pompeii Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 7,739 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Pompeii take?
The typical experience in Pompeii lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Pompeii?
The operator lists free cancellation on 87% of the 718 experiences we hold for Pompeii. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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