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

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

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

(28,165)

Julie

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Went on a cloudy day with rain and thundet which was good - still hot but no sun to contend with and the small showers cooled you down! Unfortunately tickets I bought was not fast track so had to queue to exchange my online booking for a physical ticket - line was long so ended up waiting about 45 mins!!! Pompeii is huge so didn't manage it all even after 3 hours, but saw all the main parts. Could have done with a lift to get in and out as the slope just after the entrance was steep but with time and patience my 83 year old mum managed it! There's a cafe bang in the middle of the site which was a welcome relief. Also water refilling stations along the way too. Glad we went, we got the train which added to the adventure.

Etienne

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

As promised, we quickly entered the Pompeii site through the lower gate after collecting our paper entrance ticket. There are several secure parking lots close to this gate. The site itself is truly magnificent and moving. We spent 6.5 hours there, and even then, we gave up on several areas! We didn't book the houses outside the main site. For children, we recommend the children's museum at Porta Sarno, which is well air-conditioned, full of felt-tip pens for drawing and not very crowded. Perhaps it lacks a play area for parents to relax while the little ones run around safely?

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.

Walk through the UNESCO-listed ruins of Pompeii at your own pace with flexible entry tickets through Pompeii Express.

Explore the ancient ruins and learn fascinating stories about how the Empire was before it turned to ashes.

Enhance your Pompeii visit with upgraded access to iconic villas, Antiquarium entry, multilingual audio or digital guides, handy guidebooks in about 13 languages and skip-the-line entry.

See the Roman town preserved by volcanic ash and see frescos, buildings, artworks, human plaster casts.

Entry to Pompeii

Entry to Villa of Mysteries, Villa of Diomedes, and Villa Regina in Boscoreale, including the Antiquarium (as per option selected)

Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii (as per option selected)

Physical audio guide in 13 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Hebrew, Polish, Czech, Hungarian. (as per option selected)

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

On-the-go multilingual guidebook to discover Pompeii (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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What our guests say
Andrew
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The booking process was simple.the tickets are redeemed at the entrance to Pompeii. Thought it was a third party shop but it was the actual Pompeii entrance. Brilliant. Was hot , but nothing you can do about that .10 out of 10
Messaoud
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Just as I'd imagined, it was a leap back in history, full of surprises and beauty. This site is full of archaeological treasures, and I'll never forget it viva Italia🇮🇹🇮🇹
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.
Marius
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I wasn't expecting to be so smooth. All the details were explained in the e mail- as were where to find the ticketing office , how to get there etc. The tickets were there waiting for us and it took us few seconds to get through the gates .
Kameliya
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The instructions were clear and exact. No crowds, fast sevece. The agents on the check desk were very polite and helpful. The audio guide is very useful.

Step into a world frozen in time—Pompeii, a city buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and rediscovered in 1748. Walking through these ancient streets, you’ll be tracing the footsteps of a civilization nearly 2,000 years old, perfectly preserved beneath layers of volcanic ash.

Once you arrive, step through the entrance, and your journey back in time begins. With Mount Vesuvius looming in the background and centuries-old ruins stretching before you, it’s an experience that’s both breathtaking and surreal. Plan to spend about four hours here—there’s so much to take in. Wander through the Forum, admire the Basilica, or take a break in the shade near the amphitheater. Scattered throughout the city, you’ll find colorful frescoes, intricate statues, and remnants of daily life, from public baths and street fountains to bustling marketplaces that once thrived in Pompeii’s heyday.

As you explore the cobbled streets, you’ll start to notice just how much life back then mirrors our own. From wine barrels to household tools, the everyday details bring the past into focus, making it easy to picture the people who once called this place home.

Want to enhance your experience? Choose upgraded Pompeii tickets for special villa entry, Antiquarium access, skip-the-line benefits, plus physical or digital audio guides and multilingual guidebooks.

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.