Landmarks

Pompeii Entry Tickets

Name: Pompeii Entry Tickets
Start: 2026-08-25T12:30:00
End: 2026-08-25T17:00:00
Location: Naples

Skip the ticket queues and explore Pompeii your way with flexible audio guide options.

4.2/5(17,565)

Laurenco L

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Visiting Pompeii is truly an incredible experience. I recommend going early to avoid the crowds and the heat. A lot of people think you have to take a guided tour, but that’s not the case at all. I think it’s more fun to do some research beforehand, pick out the sites you want to see, and then listen to their stories with the audio guide. Getting around the site and finding your way using the map makes the adventure more fun. Strolling through the ruins is truly magical. Avoid the guided tour groups. Go your own way.

Mr Kevin P

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Well organised, professional - efficient - knowledgable - personable & friendly. Great welcoming team at the entrance; splitting into groups smoothly and effectively at the gate. Very well organised, meeting point was in the shade [for our time of visit] which was really appreciated. Got great information from our guide and advice of what to see after the tour ended - as we could stay inside after the tour. He took time to answer questions and relate to guests, and keeping us all in the shade as far as possible. Thoroughly recommend.....

Mortier V

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

We were able to enter the site quickly without having to wait in line, even though we arrived half an hour early. The site is very large, and we walked around for 5 hours. In some places, we had breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius, and we were able to admire the beautiful frescoes still visible on some of the walls. The museum is also interesting because it displays artifacts and statues discovered on the site. We saved it for last; it isn’t very big, and you can see it all in half an hour.

Barry B

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

After seeing Capri from above, we wanted to experience the view from the sea, and we weren't disappointed. This tour is really well organized. From the moment we left Naples—where we picked up our tickets at the company’s counter—to the meeting point for the boat tour, where you’re given clear instructions, everything was perfect. I highly recommend this experience.

Caleb M

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Pompeii completely blew us away. Walking down actual 2,000-year-old Roman streets with chariot wheel grooves and ancient fast-food spots felt like stepping into a time machine, not a boring museum. Standing in massive amphitheaters with Vesuvius looming behind was unreal. Absolutely unmissable!

Delphine G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Nothing to complain about—we were able to cut in line, got in right away, and had no problems. Pompeii is bigger than I expected, which is obviously a good thing. With the ticket that doesn’t include a guide, you can make your tour as long or as short as you want—it’s really fun.

Explore Pompeii’s preserved streets, bathhouses, theaters, and villas at your own pace with flexible self-guided access.

Skip long ticket purchase queues with pre-booked entry and spend more time discovering the ancient Roman city.

See highlights like the Forum, amphitheater, ancient baths, and Garden of the Fugitives inside the main archaeological park.

Upgrade to Pompeii Plus to access suburban villas, the Antiquarium, and shuttle transfers between the extended sites.

Choose a multilingual audio guide or an archaeologist-led small-group tour for richer historical context and storytelling.

Pompeii Express ticket with skip-the-line entry

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)

Digital audio guide in 5 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German, available via app; smartphone required (as per option selected)

Small group guided tour with an archaeologist guide with max 20 guests (as per option selected)

Hotel transfers

Meals

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Thomas M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Today we visited Pompeii ruins. So much to see. 9 hours and still didn't see everything. This is our 2nd Headout purchase. The 1st was Vatican City. We purchased skip the line with audio. The skip the line was great! The audio tour was lacking, so we decided to not use it. Each highlight was barely 30 seconds. Pompeii on the other hand was excellent! Skipped the line, walked right in. Audio guide was amazing. One and a half to 2 minute details on like 200 ish sites inside, including navigation to a site if you needed it. Only issue with the audio guide was continuous audio, as if you had a pre-planned direction. The audio continues to talk about sites you have not or are not currently visiting because you are still at the previous site. Overall I still love it. Great purchase!
Martin T
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
I really enjoyed this tour with a local archaeologist who had worked in Pompei. Tbh, you would be lost without a guide in this vast city which had remained uncovered for over 1500 years. He showed us the locsl bakery, gymnasium, brothel (yes!!) and many more houses and sights that you wouldn't discover alone without a lot of reading and luck. I'd definitely recommend this tour. Also, ignore the peddlars at the train station.
Deroze X
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A truly moving experience. A huge site, friendly staff. The restaurant staff, however, were a little less friendly; given the number of customers, they spoke to guests in a rather cold manner without ever smiling.
Henriette R
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was easy with the skip-the-line tickets. We skipped the guide and audio tour and went on our own. This was mostly because of the heat. It was really nice, and we got to see everything we wanted to: 1👍
Quinio S
Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
The Pompeii site is fascinating; you can spend hours there and still discover new things. Headout's communication is good, with reminders sent before the big day. The audio guide app works very well but isn’t very intuitive; it took me a little while to figure out how to trigger the audio clips for the points of interest I was visiting. The audio guide could be improved with a short tutorial before starting the tour. I also noticed that two hours before my tour—and even the day before—the app wasn’t working at all and would freeze on a static screen, even though my internet connection was fine. Fortunately, it worked once I arrived at the site.

Explore Pompeii your way with fast entry and flexible audio or guidebook support for clear, self-paced discovery.

Getting started

Arrive at the Pompeii Archaeological Park entrance at your selected time and present your ticket for validation. Carry a valid photo ID; full names on bookings must match your ID. Expect a standard security check before entry.

What to expect

Pompeii Archaeological Park

A UNESCO-listed Roman city frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius, known for its remarkably preserved streets, homes, and public spaces.

Features

Walk through the Forum, the heart of public life, once surrounded by temples and civic buildings.

Visit the amphitheater, one of the oldest surviving Roman arenas.

Explore ancient baths that reveal daily Roman routines and engineering.

See the Garden of the Fugitives, where plaster casts capture the final moments of residents.

Upgrades

Choose a digital or physical audio guide for detailed context as you explore.

Upgrade to Pompeii Plus for access to suburban villas and the Antiquarium with shuttle transfers.

Opt for a guided tour if you prefer a structured visit with expert insights and live interaction.

What to bring

Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience. If you are given a physical audio guide, ensure you arrive prepared with wired earphones (3.5mm jack).

A moderate amount of walking is involved in this activity. Please wear comfortable shoes due to uneven terrain.

Full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: No discourteous clothing or shirtless attire is allowed inside Pompeii Archaeological Park.

Big dogs (above the weight 10kg and the height of 40cm) are not allowed into the venue. Guide dogs with the proper certification are welcome.

Accessibility

Pompeii has uneven ground and limited wheelchair access. Use the south-side entrances instead of the main one.

Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for people with impaired mobility and cardiac issues.

Tickets to the ruins are free of charge for disabled people and a companion, to be purchased directly on-site.

Additional information

Facilities: cloakroom, luggage storage. Head to the Superiore Entrance to make use of the onsite luggage facilities.

The fee for the excavation sites of Pompeii is free for all first Sundays of the month.

Children under 18 enjoy free entry with a valid ID.

If you’re an EU citizen aged 18-24, you can avail the ticket at €2.

The same discount applies if you’re a non-EU citizen with a valid Italian residence permit (for study, work, family reasons, etc., as recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Smartphone required to access the digital audio guide via the app

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.