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

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Transfers available

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

4.1/5(17,958)

Alberto M

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Esperienza davvero memorabile. Il biglietto combo per Pompei ed Ercolano permette di vivere in una sola giornata due siti archeologici unici, ma con atmosfere diverse. Ercolano mi ha colpito moltissimo per lo stato di conservazione delle case, degli affreschi, dei mosaici e degli ambienti interni: camminare tra quelle stanze dà davvero la sensazione di entrare nella vita quotidiana dell’antica città. La vista con il Vesuvio sullo sfondo rende tutto ancora più suggestivo. Pompei è più grande e scenografica, mentre Ercolano è più raccolta, intensa e sorprendente nei dettagli. Consiglio di iniziare presto, portare acqua e prendersi il tempo necessario per osservare bene ogni angolo. Un’esperienza culturale bellissima, emozionante e assolutamente consigliata.

Maria L

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

De toegevoegde waarde van een rondleiding langs hoogtepunten door een gids. Alesandra was als archeoloog uiteraard goed op de hoogte van de opgraving maar bovenal wist ze met haar levendige vertelling de historie van (+/-) 2000 jaar geleden tot leven te wekken. Alsof je teruggeplaatst werd in de tijd en deel uitmaakte van het dagelijks leven in Pompeii. Vond verder de tour bijzonder goed georganiseerd. Wel zo prettig met zulke mensenmassa's. Ik kan het iedereen aanbevelen Pompeii vooral met gids te bezoeken.

Jessyca M

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Abbiamo prenotato il biglietto di entrata con audio guida per gli scavi di Pompei, nel frattempo del ritiro in loco del bihlietti ci è stato proposto una gita da Pompei per la costiera Amalfitana ed è andato tutto bene in due GG siamo riusciti a vedere gli scavi e il giorno dopo abbiamo visitato Sorrento, Positano.Da Positano ad Amalfi in barca ...che dire due giorni ben spesi ! Grazie di tutto

Isabelle B

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Am Abend davor schnell gebucht und alle wichtigen Infos bekommen. Am nächsten Tag dann sofort reingekommen ohne anstehen und keinerlei Problemen. Sehr schnell & unkompliziert.

Riikka M

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Pompeii itself was stunning, of course. Such a vast area that one day is not even close enough to explore even half of it. Would definitely go again, and recommed everyone to visit! Good to select 10-15 spots you want to see and make yourself a manageable walking route. The paper map you receive for free is enough, with more information available in the audioguide or on the internet. Prepare with good shoes, sunscreen, snacks, packed lunch and plenty of water. There is a busy restaurant in the park but the queues are long. Not many toilets in the area, but several close to the restaurant and the entry/exit points. We visited on a Sunday so there was plenty of people, but as the area itself is so large you can't really tell how busy it is except on certain points. The instructions from Headout on how to retrieve the paper tickets were unclear. One receives bar codes in the app. The email and the app said to go opposite to the tourist information office (opposite the I Tourist office near Piazza Anfiteatro) to collect the required paper tickets for entry. There was even a map and an image showing the meeting point, but no one was there. Later we found out that we needed to go wait in line into the tourist office in order to retrieve the paper tickets. Luckily we got the tickets and got in (late from our start time). These guidelines should be clarified.

Silje O

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The tickets were easy to book online. Upon arrival, Headout spotted me before I saw them. I was therefore led straight to the meeting point, where I received a quick briefing and was shown a map of the area. I had a ticket with an audio guide and skip-the-line access. Once on site, I upgraded my ticket to include a guide. I’m glad I did, as Pompeii is large and not well-signposted. It was nice and relaxing to have a guide who led us through the site, sharing a lot of knowledge about the history and what we saw. The guide was skilled, took care of everyone, and had an easy way of conveying the information. He was also a bit humorous. I felt that I got my money’s worth. Thank you for a wonderful and exciting experience.

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 (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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Alberto M
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Esperienza davvero memorabile. Il biglietto combo per Pompei ed Ercolano permette di vivere in una sola giornata due siti archeologici unici, ma con atmosfere diverse. Ercolano mi ha colpito moltissimo per lo stato di conservazione delle case, degli affreschi, dei mosaici e degli ambienti interni: camminare tra quelle stanze dà davvero la sensazione di entrare nella vita quotidiana dell’antica città. La vista con il Vesuvio sullo sfondo rende tutto ancora più suggestivo. Pompei è più grande e scenografica, mentre Ercolano è più raccolta, intensa e sorprendente nei dettagli. Consiglio di iniziare presto, portare acqua e prendersi il tempo necessario per osservare bene ogni angolo. Un’esperienza culturale bellissima, emozionante e assolutamente consigliata.
Maria L
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
De toegevoegde waarde van een rondleiding langs hoogtepunten door een gids. Alesandra was als archeoloog uiteraard goed op de hoogte van de opgraving maar bovenal wist ze met haar levendige vertelling de historie van (+/-) 2000 jaar geleden tot leven te wekken. Alsof je teruggeplaatst werd in de tijd en deel uitmaakte van het dagelijks leven in Pompeii. Vond verder de tour bijzonder goed georganiseerd. Wel zo prettig met zulke mensenmassa's. Ik kan het iedereen aanbevelen Pompeii vooral met gids te bezoeken.
Jessyca M
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Abbiamo prenotato il biglietto di entrata con audio guida per gli scavi di Pompei, nel frattempo del ritiro in loco del bihlietti ci è stato proposto una gita da Pompei per la costiera Amalfitana ed è andato tutto bene in due GG siamo riusciti a vedere gli scavi e il giorno dopo abbiamo visitato Sorrento, Positano.Da Positano ad Amalfi in barca ...che dire due giorni ben spesi ! Grazie di tutto
Markus A
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Headout hatte versprochen, dass mit dem Ticket die Warteschlange am Eingang von Pompeji umgangen werden könnte. Das war irreführend, da wir stattdessen eine Warteschlange vor ihrem Office hatten. Der QR-Code mit Ticket auf dem Handy hatte suggeriert, dass dieses für den Einlass genügen würde, stattdessen mussten wir uns noch ein Papierticket bei Ihnen abholen.
Wolfgang G
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Zu teuer, Tageskasse bedeutend billiger und sogar mit Audioguide. Kein langes Anstehen notwendig. Im Servicecenter zur Ticketausgabe wurde uns belogen, das der Audioguide nicht läuft, weil kein Empfang, deshalb lieber einen Wegführerbuch mit Karte für 10 Euro aufgeschwatzt wurde, als Ersatz für den Audioguide reduziert von 16 auf 10 Euro.

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).

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.