Museums

Pompeii Skip-the-Line Tickets with a Guidebook

Mural depicting figures in a room inside a house in Pompeii, Naples.

Ancient ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background.

Sculpture in Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background.

Ancient ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background, Naples.

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09:00am - 05:00pm

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Guided tour

Uncover the mysteries of ancient Pompeii with skip-the-line entry, a helpful guidebook, and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

4.9/5

(13,255)

Neil

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

An amazing experience. Rich in history and content from the get-go. The ruins are so well preserved and access is very open allowing such a great insight into life back in Pompeii 2000 years ago. At times you can almost imagine youself walking through the town in its prime. I recommend giving at least 2 hours to walk around the ruins, and at least 4 for those who enjoy learning about hsptry and taking in the detail. Parking was easy, plenty of food / service areas and despite the large crowd, we rarely felt held up by the amount of people, due to the amount of content and size of the town. I will return.

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Pompeii offered an unforgettable experience and spectacle. Despite the high number of visitors, admission is very flexible. There is drinking water in several places in the area, so the heat was not a problem. We were enriched with a wonderful historical sight.

Rosalyn

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Queue to get the audio guides (I phones set up in preparation) was short so waited max of 5 mins. Be prepared to hand over your passport or drivers licence as security. So you must ensure you plan to go back to the same office to return phones later and retrieve your item! We had a disabled person with us so security very kindly showed us a quick route into the museum building. It was busy but easily manageable. The map is clear and nformation useful but you cam still enjoy the walk around without it. You have to hold the phone up to listen, or take your own earphones!. Sometimes hard to navigate the screen to find the correct reference point, due to the bright sun.

Enter Pompeii through the Porta Marina Inferiore with priority access and a dedicated queue.

Explore the vast ruins at your own pace using a detailed map and thoughtfully planned itinerary.

A multilingual guidebook (available in 9 languages) adds context to famous landmarks and lesser-known corners alike.

This experience is designed for independent travelers who want flexibility without feeling overwhelmed.

Enhance your visit with suburban villa access or audio guides for deeper storytelling.

Skip-the-line entry ticket to Pompeii

Guidebook in 9 languages (English, Italian, Spanish, Russian, German, French, Portuguese, Dutch, and Polish)

Map and itineraries

Live guide

Audio guide

Transfers

Meals

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
Tatjana
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Amazing! Very large territory, many interesting historical objects. Special atmosphere. Shoes should be as comfortable as possible.
Barbier
Nov 2025
Verified booking
3/5
We had trouble finding the exact place to pick up our reservation tickets.
Neil
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
An amazing experience. Rich in history and content from the get-go. The ruins are so well preserved and access is very open allowing such a great insight into life back in Pompeii 2000 years ago. At times you can almost imagine youself walking through the town in its prime. I recommend giving at least 2 hours to walk around the ruins, and at least 4 for those who enjoy learning about hsptry and taking in the detail. Parking was easy, plenty of food / service areas and despite the large crowd, we rarely felt held up by the amount of people, due to the amount of content and size of the town. I will return.
Lesterlin
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
good experience, apart from having to go from one end of the entrances to the other to get the vouchers to be exchanged at the main door. It would be simpler if the voucher could be tele-changed to avoid these inconvenient journeys.
Julie
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Easy to book, obtaining our tickets was really easy. We obtained a guide book and map, giving us lots of information. We visited in September 25, there was less people as we arrived in the afternoon. Could easily see all the ruins.

Wander through Pompeii on your own terms, with carefully designed tools that help you understand the city as you explore it—without the pressure of keeping up with a group.

Getting started

At the Pompeii Scavi rail statiom, collect the ticket, guidebook, and map from the office on the first floor. Then head to the Porta Marina Inferiore entrance, a few steps away, where priority access helps you skip the longest lines. After a quick security check and ticket validation, step straight into the ruins, map and guidebook in hand.

What to expect

Pompeii Archaeological Park

A remarkably preserved Roman city, frozen in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Features

Follow a clear, easy-to-use itinerary that guides you through Pompeii’s most important streets, homes, and public spaces.

Use the multilingual guidebook to uncover stories behind frescoes, temples, and everyday Roman life as you move through the site.

Navigate the sprawling 170+ acre archaeological park confidently with a detailed roadmap designed for self-guided exploration.

Upgrades

Extend your visit to Pompeii’s suburban villas, including the Villa of the Mysteries and Villa of Diomede, with convenient shuttle transfers included.

Choose audio guides for immersive, in-ear commentary that adds depth and nuance to what you’re seeing around you.

Pompeii

Monday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 03:30pm

What to bring

Valid ID proof

Comfortable walking shoes

Sun protection

What's not allowed

Weapons and intoxicants

Pets

Accessibility

Cobblestone paths are a challenge to wheelchair users

This experience is not suited for people with limited mobility

Baby carriers are recommended in favor of prams

Additional information

Before you enter the archeological park, collect the guidebook and map from the ticket office located on the first floor of the Pompei Scavi train station.

Ticket holders for this experience must use the dedicated line at the Porta Marina Inferiore entrance of Pompeii in Piazza Esedra.

Tip: Try a 'Pompeiian Loaf' or panis quadratus, from nearby bakeries, a local bread recreated from a 2,000-year-old recipe found in Pompeii.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.