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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09:00am - 07:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

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 included

Explore Pompeii, a city frozen in time, and glimpse life 2,000 years ago. Enhance your visit with access to key villas and the Antiquarium.

4.4/5

(28,594)

Alexey

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

When we arrived at the address listed in the app, we found the tour agency office closed. At the entrance, the security guard directed us to another branch of the agency, about 100 meters away. There, we were not given tickets but purchased a guidebook, and were then directed to yet another branch of the agency, another 50 meters further, where our tickets were finally waiting for us. After that, we entered the park and everything went well. Of course, this process was a bit confusing and not exactly “fast,” as running between the agency offices and figuring out where to get the tickets took some time. Otherwise, everything was fine.

Caroline

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We had a fab tour, upgraded to a physical tour guide which was well worth the money.. we saw the baths, the upper class houses, shops and takeaways and houses where several generations would have lived. It was thorough and there were plenty of photo opportunities, we weren't rushed at all. After the tour had finished (2 hours) we were able to stay in Pompeii and continue exploring. I wish we'd done the amphitheater with the guide as I would have liked to have known more about this, that possibly my only criticism. Lovely day, we had lunch in the cafe at Pompeii and this was reasonably priced although queues were long.

Michael

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

I drove to Pompeii and used their Parking Lot. Getting into the ruins was a bit complicated. I showed my online ticket near where I parked and got a receipt, then went upstairs to pick up my audio unit. They hold your ID until you return. They explained I needed a voucher to enter the ruins. The entrance was a 5 minute walk back to another station that wasn't well identified, near coffee and food shops. They wanted to see the receipt and some ID, and finally issued an official entry ticket. The entrance tto the ruins was there. I think if you don't park, you can be dropped at the entrance easily. The ruins are amazing.

Breeze past 1–2 hour lines 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 how you explore: handheld audio guide (10 languages), digital guide (5 languages), or a multilingual guidebook (13 languages).

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, and shuttle transfers between sites (as per option selected)

Physical audio guide in 10 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Hebrew, Chinese, Russian, and Dutch (as per option selected)

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

Multilingual guidebook (in 13 languages) (as per option selected)

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

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Răzvan
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A dream come true in Pompeii The visit to Pompeii was a profoundly moving experience that turned a simple trip into a journey through time. Everything was flawlessly organized, from purchasing the tickets to entering the site – a simple, quick, and hassle-free process that allowed me to enjoy every single moment. I was overwhelmed with emotion as I walked along the cobbled streets of a city frozen in time almost two millennia ago. Every corner, every wall, every fresco told a story – a story of daily life, of joys and tragedies in a world long gone, yet still alive through its silent testimony. It was as if history itself came alive before my eyes. The organization of the visit was remarkable. The atmosphere, combined with the feeling of directly witnessing fragments of life from an ancient civilization, made me reflect deeply on the fragility and, at the same time, the strength of the human spirit. I loved that I could explore at my own pace, with the freedom to pause and contemplate every detail. This visit was not just a tourist trip, but a lesson in history, humanity, and introspection. I left Pompeii with a full heart, immense gratitude for the opportunity to be there, and the desire to return. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone who wishes not only to see a place but to live a story.
Aleksey
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A huge open-air museum exploring the famous and tragic history of Pompeii. We loved it so much. Thank you, Italy.
Adoración
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Booking was easy. Even though we had to go 20 minutes to the entrance, it was hard considering that we had little time to be inside. And the tickets nobody told us where they were and we had to walk around a lot to find the place where they were printed. It would have been easier to enter through the upstairs door and show the tickets online. Also we had to wait in the store 20 min more for them to print them. But the experience inside was fine. Too big for just a few hours. But I will come back someday
Kathleen
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Overall experience. Would highly recommend any other family members who may be considering going to see Pompeii and the ruins
Salvatore
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Pompeii was not crowded which made it wonderfull to really see the sights. Booking and information provided with Headout was very easy and informative. Definitely wear comfortable shoes and check the weather. Overall it was great and i would do it again. Prepare for it to be a full day

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 13 languages (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Hebrew, Polish, Czech, and Hungarian).

Pompeii

Monday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:30pm

What to bring

Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

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.

To avoid long lines, we recommend using the Piazza Porta Marina Inferiore entrance, which is dedicated to online ticket holders. Please allow extra time for the on-site voucher exchange to collect your physical tickets.

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).

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.