Pompeii Entry Tickets

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

Know before you go

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

• Whether you will be allotted a digital pr physical audio guide will be communicated at the time of booking. You can decide what kind of earphones to bring accordingly.

• If you're handed a physical audio guide, you must leave a personal document like a passport as security at the supplier's office before collecting the guide. After your tour, you must drop off the headsets and your document will be returned to you.

• 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).