Landmarks

Pompeii Entry Tickets

Temple of Apollo ruins with statue and columns in Pompeii, Italy.

Tour group exploring ancient ruins of Pompeii with stone columns.

Tourists walking through ancient Pompeii ruins with audio guides.

Tour group with guide in ancient theatre, Pompeii.

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9:00am - 7:00pm

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Audio guide

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4.1/5

(19,985)

Sudip H

Family

Verified booking

Yesterday

We had a fantastic guidertour at Pompeii. A special thanks goes to our guide, Mr. Igor, who made the tour both engaging and informative. His knowledge of Pompeii’s history was impressive, and he had a great way of explaining things so that even our son(13yrs) could easily follow and stay interested. He brought the ancient city to life with fascinating stories, details, and insights that we would have completely missed on our own. Mr. Igor was also very friendly, patient, and attentive, making sure everyone in the group was comfortable and involved. The pace of the tour was perfect—not rushed, but still covering all the key highlights. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience for all three of us. We highly recommend this guided tour, especially with Mr. Igor, to anyone visiting Pompeii

Iván F

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

The price was cheaper than on other websites or through other intermediaries. The only downside was having to go to the office to exchange the digital tickets for physical ones in order to access the archaeological site. But everything went very smoothly. I paid for the audio guide, and well, it does provide some extra information, but it doesn’t have audio for all the areas you visit. The paper maps are outdated compared to what we actually found in the ancient city. There are areas or streets you can’t walk through because they’re fenced off or under construction. This makes it difficult to plan your route for the visit.

Caroline M

Group

Verified booking

Last week

We hadn't been told that once purchased on this website, the admission tickets had to be picked up at a travel agency located at the second entrance to the Pompeii site, across from the train station. After a 20-minute walk, we were able to get them. It’s a fabulous site worth seeing; you can easily spend the whole day there. There are places to eat inside, but they’re a bit pricey. You can bring your own snacks.

Barbara S

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Overall, everything went perfectly; the staff was very helpful and there were no delays whatsoever. I’m deducting one star because of the ticket office’s location. After arriving by train, we had to walk a mile to the ticket office. That wasn’t clear to me when I bought the tickets. Pompeii is definitely worth a visit, and I would book it through Headout again.

Jane K

Solo

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Comparing my visits between Pompei and Herculaneum .. Pompei is huge and would need 3 days to see everything. I had a day pass and didn't even see a quarter of the site. Whereas Hereculeum is much smaller and not so damaged. Beautiful frescos. Mosaic floors and buildings. Stunning. If you are really limited for time visit Herculeum only. Wear comfortable shoes and take water to both sites.

Antoinette B

Family

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Pompeii in and of itself is amazing. So much history and interesting facts to be learned. Our guide, spoke so quickly and without interest or enthusiasm thus we quickly became board. This might have been do to the fact that we as a family had done some research ahead of time? The experience was just less than we had hoped for.

Breeze past lines that keep you waiting for over an hour with timed entry and walk straight into Pompeii at your reserved slot.

Explore the city’s highlights at your own pace—Forum, amphitheater, baths, plaster casts, and frescoed homes.

Upgrade to the Pompeii Plus Ticket for suburban villas (Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomede, Villa Regina in Boscoreale) and the Antiquarium, with shuttle transfers included.

Choose add-ons that transform how you explore: multilingual audio guide, or a multilingual printed guidebook.

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)

Physical/digital audio guide in multiple languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian. Portuguese, Hebrew, Chinese, Russian, and Dutch as per availability (as per option selected)

Multilingual guidebook in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Russian. Portuguese, Chinese, Hebrew, Polish, Czech, and Hungarian as per availability (as per option selected)

Hotel transfers

Meals

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Philip H
Family
Verified booking
2 days ago
When we found the ticket office, which is a 20 minute walk from the station, we were told that the audio guide would not work as there is no WiFi . This means we should buy a book for 16 euro
Vito T
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Easy access, even though it's a bit far from the station. A wonderful experience—Pompeii is truly magical, authentic, and well-organized.
Nuri R
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
We had booked an audio guide, but the receptionist didn't know anything about it. We had to buy a paper guide. Bad
Monika B
Family
Verified booking
Yesterday
I got to know it throught the online advert. And read the reviews which were good and it didnt dissapoint.
Martine L
Family
Verified booking
2 days ago
We had the most amazing tour guide, Anastasia. I can't imagine trying to navigate Pompeii without a guide

Step into Pompeii with timed entry tickets that let you explore this ancient Roman city entirely at your own pace.

Getting started

Arrive at the archaeological site, clear a quick security check, and validate your ticket at the gates. With your reserved slot, you skip the uncertainty of long wait times and head straight into the ruins.

What to expect

The Forum – The political and social heart of Pompeii, framed by temples and basilicas.

The Amphitheater – Among the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters, once filled with gladiator games.

The Baths – Public bathhouses with striking mosaics and intricate heating systems.

The Villas – Elegant homes with frescoes, statues, and artifacts that capture daily Roman life.

Upgrades

Pompeii Plus Ticket: Unlock entry to Villa of Mysteries, Villa of Diomedes, Villa Regina in Boscoreale, and the Antiquarium.

Audio guides (physical or digital): Narration in multiple languages to bring the ruins to life.

Multilingual guidebook: Handy insights to carry through the site, available in multiple languages (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Hebrew, Polish, Czech, and Hungarian).

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

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

Whether you will be allotted a digital pr physical audio guide will be communicated at the time of booking. You can decide what kind of earphones to bring accordingly.

If you're handed a physical audio guide, you must leave a personal document like a passport as security at the supplier's office before collecting the guide. After your tour, you must drop off the headsets and your document will be returned to you.

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).

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