Landmarks

Pompeii Entry Tickets with Audio Guide

Name: Pompeii Entry Tickets with Audio Guide
Start: 2026-09-14T10:15:00
End: 2026-09-14T19:00:00
Location: Naples

Explore Pompeii at your own pace with a multilingual digital audio guide and flexible upgrade options.

4.2/5(16,428)

Katarina B

Solo

Verified booking

4 days ago

Absolutely worth it, especially in high season! We visited Pompeii in the middle of August, and there was an absolutely incredible queue at the entrance. Luckily, we had bought our tickets online through Headout, so we simply showed our tickets at the entrance and walked straight in without having to wait in the long line. It saved us so much time and stress, especially in the summer heat. The whole process was easy and convenient, and the tickets worked perfectly. I would definitely recommend using Headout when visiting popular attractions during peak season!

Marlon L

Group

Verified booking

Last week

You really have to see Pompeii if you are in the area; its scale is incomprehensible. In my fantasy, I had expected more of those petrified people, but the times they were on display, it was very impressive. The only thing I found very disappointing is that we only found out once we were in the park that the villa costs extra to visit.

Eleonora P

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

We arrived in Pompeii expecting to find the usual ruins of many archaeological sites, meaning building remnants that are almost all less than a meter high and certainly not containing rooms you can actually enter. Pompeii is truly unique and, for particularly creative minds, it catapults you right into that ancient world. Truly amazing!

Annunziata G

Group

Verified booking

Last week

It was a fantastic experience, especially thanks to Costa—a guy who managed to share his enthusiasm and knowledge with us. But above all, without him, we wouldn’t have been able to spot some of the hidden gems. If you decide to visit the ruins, feel free to put your trust in them—you won’t regret it.

Bonnie M

Group

Verified booking

3 days ago

The app was super helpful and easy to use! I just used the online tour guide and it was easy to detect and everything matched up perfectly with the map given to you at Pompeii!! Highly recommend it to others.

Wolfgang H

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

Downside: The audio guide isn't linked to official numbers, Vilen, etc. Google works if you restart your phone in the ancient city and let it establish a new connection there.

Skip ticket purchase queues and explore Pompeii at your own pace with flexible audio guidance.

Discover ancient streets, homes, and plaster casts with rich storytelling that brings Roman life into focus.

Choose a digital audio guide for flexible, self-paced exploration with insightful commentary as you move through the ruins.

Extend your visit with Pompeii Plus access to suburban villas, or add a multilingual guidebook for deeper context.

Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii

Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian (as per option selected)

Access to the suburban areas like Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomede, Villa Regina in Boscoreale and the Antiquarium (as per option selected)

Guidebook in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Hebrew, Polish, Czech, Hungarian (as per option selected)

Live guide

Hotel transfers

Meals

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Michele B
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Booking with Headout was super easy, and the visit to this unique place was unforgettable. Both we as parents and our almost 8-year-old boy had much more fun than we expected. An experience we highly recommend, just as we will recommend the Headout service to our acquaintances without any doubt! Thank you.
Breitenmoser P
Group
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Back in Pompeii after 42 years. A lot has changed. The ruins have been restored and continue to be restored. On that very hot summer day, we were able to relax at the rooftop restaurant.
Mona S
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The heat was heating, but Pompeii was very interesting and beautiful. Bought tickets online and entry was quick and simple using my phone.
Domenico B
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I visited the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, and I have to say it was an indescribable experience. I didn’t expect such a vast and well-preserved city; it really feels like stepping back in time 2,000 years. Walking through the original streets, entering the houses, the baths, and the Forum is something that leaves you speechless. You can sense the daily life of the Romans in every detail, from the frescoes and mosaics to the inscriptions on the walls. The site is enormous, so I recommend wearing comfortable shoes and setting aside at least 4–5 hours. I found everything very well organized, with clear maps and extremely kind and helpful staff. The most moving moment was seeing the casts of the victims and the Amphitheater. It’s an experience I recommend to everyone—Italians and foreigners alike—at least once in a lifetime. A heritage site unlike any other in the world. I’ll definitely be back to see the newly reopened domus!
Quinio S
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks 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 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

Walk through key areas like the Forum, the center of public life in ancient Pompeii.

See preserved homes, frescoes, and artifacts that reveal how people once lived.

Visit the Lupanar and other notable structures that showcase social and cultural life.

View plaster casts of victims, offering a powerful glimpse into the final moments of the eruption.

Use your audio guide to understand the history and significance of each site as you explore.

Upgrades

Choose a digital audio guide in 5 languages for a flexible, phone-based experience.

Add Pompeii Plus to access suburban villas like Villa of the Mysteries and Villa of Diomede.

What to bring

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

Earphones if you’ve booked an audio guide.

Comfortable shoes are recommended due to uneven terrain and moderate walking.

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

Uneven terrain and limited accessibility across the site.

South-side entrances are more accessible; the main entrance is not recommended for wheelchair users.

Not ideal for visitors with impaired mobility or cardiac conditions.

Free entry for disabled visitors and one companion.

Additional information

Facilities include cloakroom and luggage storage at the Superiore Entrance.

Free entry for children under 18 with valid ID.

EU residents aged 18–24, and eligible non-EU residents with Italian permits, can avail reduced ticket prices.

Free admission on the first Sunday of every month.

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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.