Pompeii Basilica ruins with ancient columns under a clear blue sky.
Tour group exploring ancient ruins of Pompeii with stone columns.
Tourists walking through ancient Pompeii ruins with audio guides.
Ancient bath chamber with vaulted ceiling at Forum Baths, Pompeii.
Lava cast of a person surrounded by ancient pottery in Pompeii.
Tour group with guide in ancient theatre, Pompeii.
Group exploring ancient frescoes in Pompeii on a day trip from Rome.

Pompeii Entry Tickets with Audio Guide, Naples

Naples
Landmarks
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Duration: Flexible (up to 12 hours)

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Skip ticket purchase queues and explore Pompeii at your own pace with flexible audio guidance.

Discover ancient streets, homes, and plaster casts with rich storytelling that brings Roman life into focus.

Choose how you explore, with a digital audio guide on your phone or a handheld device for a smoother, distraction-free experience.

Upgrade to a physical audio guide with headphones included for a phone-free visit in more languages and no battery worries.

Extend your visit with Pompeii Plus access to suburban villas, or add a multilingual guidebook for deeper context.

Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii

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

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

Access to the suburban areas like Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomede, Villa Regina in Boscoreale and the Antiquarium (as per option selected)

Guidebook in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Hebrew, Polish, Czech, Hungarian (as per option selected)

Pompeii Basilica ruins with ancient columns under a clear blue sky.

Pompeii Basilica ruins with ancient columns under a clear blue sky.

Explore Pompeii at your own pace with audio guidance that explains what you’re seeing as you move through the ruins.

Getting started

Arrive at the Pompeii Archaeological Park entrance at your selected time and present your ticket for validation. Carry a valid photo ID. Expect a standard security check before entry.

What to expect

Pompeii Archaeological Park

A UNESCO-listed Roman city preserved by Mount Vesuvius, known for its remarkably intact streets, homes, and everyday life frozen in time.

Features

  • Walk through key areas like the Forum, the center of public life in ancient Pompeii.

  • See preserved homes, frescoes, and artifacts that reveal how people once lived.

  • Visit the Lupanar and other notable structures that showcase social and cultural life.

  • View plaster casts of victims, offering a powerful glimpse into the final moments of the eruption.

  • Use your audio guide to understand the history and significance of each site as you explore.

Upgrades

  • Choose a digital audio guide in 5 languages for a flexible, phone-based experience.

  • Upgrade to a physical audio guide in 10 languages with headphones included for a more seamless, phone-free visit.

  • Add Pompeii Plus to access suburban villas like Villa of the Mysteries and Villa of Diomede.

Tour group exploring ancient ruins of Pompeii with stone columns.

Tour group exploring ancient ruins of Pompeii with stone columns.

Tourists walking through ancient Pompeii ruins with audio guides.

Tourists walking through ancient Pompeii ruins with audio guides.

Ancient bath chamber with vaulted ceiling at Forum Baths, Pompeii.

Ancient bath chamber with vaulted ceiling at Forum Baths, Pompeii.

What to bring

  • Valid photo ID for entry; full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings.

  • Earphones if you’ve booked an audio guide. If you are given a physical audio guide, bring wired earphones (3.5mm jack).

  • Comfortable shoes are recommended due to uneven terrain and moderate walking.

What’s not allowed

  • Large dogs over 10kg/40cm (guide dogs with certification are welcome).

  • Revealing clothing or shirtless attire inside the Archaeological Park.

Accessibility

  • Uneven terrain and limited accessibility across the site.

  • South-side entrances are more accessible; the main entrance is not recommended for wheelchair users.

  • Not ideal for visitors with impaired mobility or cardiac conditions.

  • Free entry for disabled visitors and one companion.

Additional information

  • For physical audio guides, a valid ID (such as a passport) must be deposited as security and the handheld device must be returned after the visit.

  • Facilities include cloakroom and luggage storage at the Superiore Entrance.

  • Free entry for children under 18 with valid ID.

  • EU residents aged 18–24, and eligible non-EU residents with Italian permits, can avail reduced ticket prices.

  • Free admission on the first Sunday of every month.

Lava cast of a person surrounded by ancient pottery in Pompeii.

Lava cast of a person surrounded by ancient pottery in Pompeii.

Tour group with guide in ancient theatre, Pompeii.

Tour group with guide in ancient theatre, Pompeii.

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Operating hours

Pompeii

Monday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
Sunday
9:00am - 7:00pm • last entry 5:30pm
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FAQs

Earphones for the audio guide Valid ID Comfortable walking shoes Heat protection (sunscreen, shades, hats)
Pets Intoxicants/weapons
This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility, as a lot of walking is involved.
This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility, as a lot of walking is involved.
Pets Intoxicants/weapons
Earphones for the audio guide Valid ID Comfortable walking shoes Heat protection (sunscreen, shades, hats)

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