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Pompeii map, entrances & walking itineraries

Aerial overview of the 66-hectare Pompeii Archaeological Park street grid, Regiones I-IX, Forum, and Amphitheatre beneath Mount Vesuvius

Choose an entrance and a realistic route before you arrive. Use the Park’s official map for on-site orientation; this independent planner helps you compare entrances and plan your stops. Buildings can close or have shorter hours than the main site.

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Choose your entrance

Choose your entrance
EntranceUseful arrival stationPlanning notes
Porta MarinaPompei Scavi–Villa dei MisteriConvenient for the western side and Forum when arriving on the EAV line. Check the entrance named on your booking. Source
Piazza EsedraPompei Scavi–Villa dei MisteriThe Park recommends this entrance for the Antiquarium. Confirm your meeting point if joining a tour. Source
Piazza AnfiteatroPompei (Trenitalia)Eastern entrance near the amphitheatre and the start of Pompeii for All. Use the official accessibility route; not every building is accessible. Source

Choose your time in Pompeii

These are suggested visits, not turn-by-turn navigation. Allow time for breaks, uneven paving and detours. Follow the Park’s signs and current open-building list. The full-day route involves substantial walking; shorten it if needed.

About two hours · the civic centre

Suggested entrance: Porta Marina

  1. Forum
  2. Basilica
  3. Forum Baths

Ancient-city admission: Pompeii Express or an inclusive ticket. Interior access depends on the current opening list.

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Download landmark points

These files contain approximate landmark points, not paths or entrance positions. GPX files omit stops without verified coordinates; original stop numbers are retained. They do not provide navigation, accessibility or current opening information. Import them into a compatible app before travelling.

Landmarks in your itinerary

Approximate landmark coordinates, not entrance locations

  • Forum — Ancient-city admission: Pompeii Express or an inclusive ticket. Interior access depends on the current opening list. Source · 40.74929, 14.48473
  • Basilica — Ancient-city admission: Pompeii Express or an inclusive ticket. Interior access depends on the current opening list. Source · 40.74871, 14.48445
  • Forum Baths — Ancient-city admission: Pompeii Express or an inclusive ticket. Interior access depends on the current opening list. Source · 40.75045, 14.48407
  • House of the Faun — Ancient-city admission: Pompeii Express or an inclusive ticket. Interior access depends on the current opening list. Source · 40.75108, 14.48463
  • House of the Vettii — Ancient-city admission: Pompeii Express or an inclusive ticket. Interior access depends on the current opening list. Source · 40.75208, 14.48458 · Read the guide
  • Theatre district — Ancient-city admission: Pompeii Express or an inclusive ticket. Interior access depends on the current opening list. Source
  • Amphitheatre — Ancient-city admission: Pompeii Express or an inclusive ticket. Interior access depends on the current opening list. Source · 40.75115, 14.49521
  • Villa of the Mysteries — Suburban-villas access required: Pompeii Plus or another inclusive ticket. Express alone excludes the Villa of the Mysteries. Check the official upgrade rules before buying. Source · 40.75369, 14.47744 · Read the guide

Take your plan with you

Save this text guide before arriving. It includes entrances, stops, sources and the review date, without map tiles. Opening times and access may change after saving. Keep a separate copy of the official map.

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Optional GPS orientation works in the saved guide when your device can obtain a location. Distances are approximate straight lines to landmarks, not entrances or walking routes. Follow Park signs and staff; this is not live navigation or an offline street map.

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Pompeii Maps

    Which map should I use at Pompeii?

    Use the Archaeological Park’s official map for on-site orientation and check its current open-buildings list. This independent planner offers suggested visits, not verified turn-by-turn navigation.

    Can I save this planner for offline use?

    Choose Save / update offline guide to store this language’s standalone entrance and itinerary guidance on this device. Open the saved guide before travelling and check its review date. Interactive map tiles and live navigation remain online.

    How much time should I plan for Pompeii?

    Choose the suggested two-hour, four-hour or full-day visit according to your interests and available time. Stops, opening arrangements and ticket access can change; the full-day villa extension requires a ticket that includes the suburban villas.