Day Trips

Pompeii Tickets with Optional Transfers

Pompeii ruins with Mount Vesuvius in the background on Rome to Amalfi Coast day trip.

Tour group with guide in ancient theatre, Pompeii.

Lava cast of a person surrounded by ancient pottery in Pompeii.

Couple walking with luggage at a train station platform.

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9:00am - 7:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Transfers available

Pickup available

From Naples: round-trip train, skip-the-line Pompeii entry, and audio guide. Explore ruins at your pace and return when you’re ready.

4.2/5(18,286)

James G

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

Very well done! My wife and I booked this tour as part of our 50th Anniversary trip through Italy. For this event we took the train from Sorrento to Pompeii (easy and inexpensive) and we all met together at the Tour office, which is on the 2nd floor of the train station where you arrive in Pompeii - so easy. Next, we met the tour guide and received our instructions and listening devices and walked a short distance to the entry gate. We went right through a dedicated gate (truly jumped the line) and into the site. Our guide took us on a very interesting and fact filled trek through Pompeii that ultimately finished with the most fascinating sights and restorations you could imagine. Pompeii is huge and attempting to self guide would undoubtedly be an impossible task... There's just too much to see and much is repetitive if you walk around trying to figure it out yourself! Using the Headout App and Landmarks Tours was a truly simple and enjoyable experience for me an my wife.

Volker K

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Booking the tickets was easy. Pompeii was a wonderful and unforgettable experience. We spent four hours exploring it, which was more than enough for us. Of course, you could easily spend a whole day there. Herculaneum was just as interesting, and much of it is even better preserved than in Pompeii. It’s also much smaller, so a two-hour visit was sufficient for us. We highly recommend both sites!

Martijn G

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

On our way to Pompeii, we were approached by Headout staff right in front of the entrance, and they gave us clear instructions on where to go to redeem the registration we had completed the night before. We received a paper ticket and, as compensation, a discount on a Dutch-language guidebook about Pompeii. We had booked an audio tour, but since that doesn’t always work in practice, this was a nice offer.

David S

Group

Verified booking

2 days ago

Visiting Pompeii is a memorable experience. The site is extremely interesting from a historical perspective and offers a true glimpse into what daily life was really like during that Roman era. A must-see for anyone visiting Naples.

Grace A

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Headout was very helpful with both booking and planning to help keep my itinerary organized. Also very helpful staff that was easy to reach out to for guidance. Would book with Headout again :) No complaints.

Thomas K

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

It's incredible what kind of infrastructure the ancient Romans built. We were really impressed! We hadn't imagined it would be this grand! Very impressive—highly recommended

Skip ticket queues and enter Pompeii Archaeological Park directly to maximize your time exploring.

Plug into the past with a multilingual audio guide that explains what you’re actually looking at—not just what it is.

Build your visit your way: go solo with just entry, or add smooth round-trip transfers from Naples by train or shuttle.

Upgrade to Pompeii Plus to access suburban villas like Villa of the Mysteries and the Antiquarium with internal shuttle service.

Choose to upgrade to a guided tour for deeper, expert-led insights into ancient Roman life.

Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii Archaeological Park

Pompeii Plus Ticket with entry to Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomede, Villa Regina (Boscoreale), the Antiquarium with shuttle transfers between sites (as per option selected)

Audio guide for Pompeii in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German (as per option selected)

Round-trip transfers from Naples via Circumvesuviana train tickets or shuttle (as per option selected)

Lunch

Start point
Naples Central Station
Get direction
30 min
27.6 km
1. Pompeii
Tickets included
2 hr
5 attractions
Highlights
Forum
Thermal Baths
Lupanare
House of the Faun
Macellum
35 min
27 km
End point
Naples Central Station
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
James G
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Very well done! My wife and I booked this tour as part of our 50th Anniversary trip through Italy. For this event we took the train from Sorrento to Pompeii (easy and inexpensive) and we all met together at the Tour office, which is on the 2nd floor of the train station where you arrive in Pompeii - so easy. Next, we met the tour guide and received our instructions and listening devices and walked a short distance to the entry gate. We went right through a dedicated gate (truly jumped the line) and into the site. Our guide took us on a very interesting and fact filled trek through Pompeii that ultimately finished with the most fascinating sights and restorations you could imagine. Pompeii is huge and attempting to self guide would undoubtedly be an impossible task... There's just too much to see and much is repetitive if you walk around trying to figure it out yourself! Using the Headout App and Landmarks Tours was a truly simple and enjoyable experience for me an my wife.
Lucy L
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Our visit to Herculaneum was spectacular... We took the train from Naples and walked to the entrance, absolutely delighted. We picked up an audio guide and started the tour with it... We had a great time and learned a lot... But since we're getting on in years, we were so tired by the end that we couldn't make it all the way to Pompeii—we'll try to go another day...
David S
Group
Verified booking
2 days ago
Visiting Pompeii is a memorable experience. The site is extremely interesting from a historical perspective and offers a true glimpse into what daily life was really like during that Roman era. A must-see for anyone visiting Naples.
Charasson E
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
A wonderful organization for a magical tour. An exceptional way to skip the lines for a magnificent experience and an unforgettable moment. Don't hesitate to use this app.
Silvana M
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Both sites are fascinating, and you should plan plenty of time to visit them. Two to three hours are enough for Herculaneum, but you’ll need a full day (six hours) for Pompeii! You can refill your water bottles for free anywhere there, and the prices at the bistros and coffee shops are surprisingly affordable. Sturdy shoes. And it is really NOT suitable for people with mobility issues, strollers, babies, toddlers, or wheelchair users. Cons: Tickets are tied to a specific entrance, and you have to stop by a tourist information center beforehand to get them in printed form. There you can also get excellent guidebooks and maps for Pompeii, though of course everything costs extra. And there are far too few restrooms, which are in disrepair.

Pompeii isn’t a place you just visit—it’s one you piece together. This experience lets you do it your way, with just the right level of support.

Getting started

Start in Naples if you’ve chosen transfers—hop on a Circumvesuviana train for flexibility or a shuttle for a more direct ride. Once you arrive, head straight in with skip-the-line entry and begin exploring without delays.

What to expect

Pompeii Archaeological Park

Frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD, Pompeii is less a ruin and more a snapshot of Roman life mid-moment.

Ancient city streets: Walk through remarkably preserved roads, homes, and marketplaces that reveal everyday Roman life.

Historic landmarks: Visit key sites like the Forum, amphitheater, and bathhouses that once formed the heart of the city.

Pompeii Plus sites: Access suburban villas such as the Villa of the Mysteries and explore the Antiquarium museum, with shuttle service connecting locations.

Audio guide: Learn at your own pace with multilingual commentary that adds context to the ruins (as per option selected).

Guided tour (optional): Upgrade for an expert-led experience that uncovers deeper historical insights and hidden details.

Pompeii

Monday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:30pm

What to bring

Valid photo ID for entry; full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings.

Earphones for the audio guide.

What’s not allowed

Large dogs over 10kg/40cm (guide dogs with certification are welcome).

Revealing clothing or shirtless attire inside the Archaeological Park.

Accessibility

South-side entrances are wheelchair accessible; main gate is not.

Free entry for disabled visitors and one companion.

Additional information

Free entry for children under 18 with valid ID.

Free admission on the first Sunday of every month.

Cloakroom and luggage storage available at the Superiore Entrance.

Online ticket holders should use Piazza Porta Marina Inferiore entrance for shorter lines.

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