Visiting Pompeii is a journey back in time. Start by walking through the ancient city, exploring its remarkably preserved streets, homes, and public spaces. Take a guided tour or use an audio guide to bring the ruins to life with stories of Roman daily life, culture, and tragedy.

Climb to the top of the amphitheater, where gladiators once fought, or admire the detailed frescoes in the Villa of the Mysteries. Don’t forget to stop by the Forum, where political and social life once thrived, and visit the Stabian Baths for a glimpse of Roman leisure.

For a more complete experience, visit the Pompeii Archaeological Park’s museum, which showcases artifacts, mosaics, and casts of victims frozen in time.

Many travelers also pair their trip with a hike up Mount Vesuvius, the volcano responsible for Pompeii’s destruction, to take in panoramic views of the Bay of Naples and understand the force that changed history forever.

A day in Pompeii is not just sightseeing—it’s time travel through one of the ancient world’s most powerful stories.