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Pompeii Tickets

Temple of Apollo ruins with ancient columns in Pompeii, Italy.

Guided tour group exploring ancient ruins in Pompeii, Italy.

Tourists exploring ancient Pompeii ruins with audio guides.

Explore Pompeii, a city frozen in time, and glimpse life 2,000 years ago. Opt for an audioguide or enhance your visit with access to key villas and the Antiquarium.

Highlights

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii with flexible entry tickets.
Opt for audio guides to listen to the glories of Pompeii and learn fascinating stories about how the Empire was before it turned to ashes.
Upgrade your experience to visit the Ancient Pompeii Virtual Museum, and take a virtual tour of ancient Pompeii.
Indulge in a historic adventure into the Roman town preserved by volcanic ash and see frescos, buildings, artworks, human plaster casts.

Inclusions

Entry to Pompeii
Audio guide in French, English, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese (optional)
Entry to Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomedes, and Villa Regina in Boscoreale, including the Antiquarium (optional)

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Amber

4/5

Feb, 2025

I did not like that it was advertised as being sold tickets, when it was actually a voucher. I was worried it was a scam after reading reviews on trustpilot, but everything went well. I wanted to give a positive review because in the end it was good.

Blanca

3/5

Feb, 2025

It is not possible to buy tickets in advance and not be able to enter directly into the enclosure. We had to queue anyway to go to the ticket office to get the ticket to enter. The queue was the same for people with "pre-tickets" like us and for people who had to buy the ticket again. And I ask myself, WHAT'S THE POINT OF BUYING THE PRE-TAKEN TICKET IF YOU STILL HAVE TO STAND IN THE GENERAL QUEUE? Well, not at all!

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Diana

3/5

Feb, 2025

We thought we had booked tickets but we still needed to queue to exchange what we had booked for actual tickets. So we need not have bothered going thro Headout. Pompeii Scavi itself was amazing

Catarina

5/5

Feb, 2025

Amazing place to visit! 4 hours are clearly not enough. Going with a tour guide may enrich the experience, though we preferred to take our time to explore at our place and it worked wonders! We suggest to bring a packed meal as it can be expensive to eat inside the archaelogical park, though the food seems to be great.

Marc

3/5

Feb, 2025

What's the point of buying tickets in advance on the web if I have to queue at the venue to exchange my headout ticket for the entrance to the venue. IT'S USELESS! And the queue was the general queue, for those who buy tickets again as well as for those who already have a "ticket" to be exchanged. I don't see any sense in it!

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Your experience

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 take it all in at your own pace? Grab an audio guide, available in multiple languages, and dive deeper into Pompeii’s incredible history. You can also opt for Pompeii Plus, which gives you access to the suburban villas and the Antiquarium.

Operating hours

Pompeii

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

Know before you go

What to bring

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

This experience is partially accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
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.