Pompeii Entry Tickets with Audio Guide
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Explore Pompeii at your own pace with a multilingual digital audio guide and flexible upgrade options.
4.2/5(17,036)
Stefano B
Claudia M
Ana Ž
Richard H
Yvonne G
Sylvia O
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Skip ticket purchase queues and explore Pompeii at your own pace with flexible audio guidance.
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Discover ancient streets, homes, and plaster casts with rich storytelling that brings Roman life into focus.
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Choose a digital audio guide for flexible, self-paced exploration with insightful commentary as you move through the ruins.
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Extend your visit with Pompeii Plus access to suburban villas, or add a multilingual guidebook for deeper context.
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Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii
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Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian (as per option selected)
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Access to the suburban areas like Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomede, Villa Regina in Boscoreale and the Antiquarium (as per option selected)
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Guidebook in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Hebrew, Polish, Czech, Hungarian (as per option selected)
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Live guide
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Hotel transfers
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Meals
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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CoupleVerified bookingLast week4/5You get good info from Head out, but in the beginning it was quite a search to find where we could go with our tickets. We couldn't enter the site straight from the train together with the other visitors; we still had to walk 1.5 km to a kind of tourist office to get our final tickets there (we had already queued up in the regular line with our Head out tickets first). Rather than the audio guide, it's better to buy a paper guide right there in this shop that creates a route based on the time you have; it costs 10 € and is available in Dutch. Because the audio guide doesn't guide you around; when you reach a specific number, you have to look it up and listen (Dutch is not available). We took the 2-hour route ourselves; if you do that, you'll miss the famous bodies you expect to see, so check the map first to see where you can see them and add that to your route. All in all, a positive experience, though a bit of a search at first (but it is actually indicated in your booking info).CClaudia M
CoupleVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5From purchasing the tickets to picking them up, everything went smoothly. Pompeii: how can you even describe it? Big—no, massive, impressive, and harrowing considering the fates of those who lived there! You have to see it for yourself and take the time to really let it sink in. Still, I would like to mention one drawback. We were recommended a shuttle in connection with the villa district; the young woman even marked the area on the map. But that area is visited on foot, which made us a bit suspicious. Back at our parking spot, we looked into it and discovered that the shuttle was actually going to Villa Regina, located outside the site in Boscoreale. That was completely useless as it was never communicated to us, what a shame!MMarianne M
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5With the online tickets at 9:00 AM, we bypassed the queue and made it onto the grounds beautifully before the big rush. The self-guided tour at our own pace through the site impressed us very much! We marveled at the highly developed construction methods of the Romans and the way of life as it must have been around 79 AD. We got an idea of what the catastrophe surrounding the eruption of Mount Vesuvius must have meant for the people living there back then, and we were fascinated by how the ash preserved everything for posterity, like in a time capsule!AAna Ž
CoupleVerified bookingLast week5/5Easy to book, nice place, worth to see. Pompeii offers a haunting, yet fascinating glimpse into ancient Roman life, frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Walking through its remarkably preserved streets, visitors can explore homes, temples, and vibrant frescoes that look almost untouched by centuries. The tragic plaster casts of the victims serve as a powerful, emotional reminder of the human toll. It is not just an archaeological site, but an extraordinary, unforgettable window into the past that bridges centuries.RRichard H
CoupleVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5Easy to book, quick notification regarding confirmation and ticket information. Quick email with our tickets and delivery of actual tickets in Whatsapp thus not having to check-in with the white kiosk. Having tickets ahead of time avoids lines to buy tickets. We walked right in and they scanned our phones. Easy to add audio guide for additional nominal charge. Actually provided written guides for other locations and tourist sites. Will use this vendor again without question.
Explore Pompeii at your own pace with audio guidance that explains what you’re seeing as you move through the ruins.
Getting started
Arrive at the Pompeii Archaeological Park entrance at your selected time and present your ticket for validation. Carry a valid photo ID. Expect a standard security check before entry.
What to expect
Pompeii Archaeological Park
A UNESCO-listed Roman city preserved by Mount Vesuvius, known for its remarkably intact streets, homes, and everyday life frozen in time.
Features
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Walk through key areas like the Forum, the center of public life in ancient Pompeii.
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See preserved homes, frescoes, and artifacts that reveal how people once lived.
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Visit the Lupanar and other notable structures that showcase social and cultural life.
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View plaster casts of victims, offering a powerful glimpse into the final moments of the eruption.
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Use your audio guide to understand the history and significance of each site as you explore.
Upgrades
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Choose a digital audio guide in 5 languages for a flexible, phone-based experience.
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Add Pompeii Plus to access suburban villas like Villa of the Mysteries and Villa of Diomede.
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What to bring
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Valid photo ID for entry; full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings.
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Earphones if you’ve booked an audio guide.
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Comfortable shoes are recommended due to uneven terrain and moderate walking.
What’s not allowed
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Large dogs over 10kg/40cm (guide dogs with certification are welcome).
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Revealing clothing or shirtless attire inside the Archaeological Park.
Accessibility
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Uneven terrain and limited accessibility across the site.
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South-side entrances are more accessible; the main entrance is not recommended for wheelchair users.
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Not ideal for visitors with impaired mobility or cardiac conditions.
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Free entry for disabled visitors and one companion.
Additional information
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Facilities include cloakroom and luggage storage at the Superiore Entrance.
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Free entry for children under 18 with valid ID.
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EU residents aged 18–24, and eligible non-EU residents with Italian permits, can avail reduced ticket prices.
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Free admission on the first Sunday of every month.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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