Adult
Ages 26+
€39
- Full Pompeii archaeological park entry
- Skip-the-line priority queue
- All open houses + the Villa of the Mysteries
Walk the streets a Roman city paused in 79 AD
Pompeii skip-the-line — 66 hectares of frozen Roman life, still being excavated, still finding new frescoes. Summer queues at Porta Marina run an hour without a pre-booked ticket.
See ticket options- UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1997
- 79 AD Buried by Vesuvius in a single afternoon
- 66 ha Excavated area, still expanding
- 3.5 M / yr visitors to the archaeological park
Choose your ticket
Reduced (EU 18–25)
EU citizens, 18–25
€29
- Full park entry
- Skip-the-line priority queue
- Bring EU ID at entry
Family
2 adults + up to 3 under-18s
€94 €89 Save €5
- Full park entry for the whole family
- Under-18s free at the gate — we handle the paperwork
- Skip-the-line for all
Pompeii + Herculaneum combo
Both archaeological parks, valid 3 days
€65
- Full Pompeii entry
- Herculaneum entry (20 min by Circumvesuviana train)
- Valid across 3 consecutive days
- Skip-the-line at both parks
Munich, Germany
“Arrived at 10am on a June Tuesday. Queue at Porta Marina was already 45 minutes. Walked past it in 2 minutes with skip-the-line. Got to the Villa of the Mysteries while the light was still coming in low through the frescoed walls.”
Sydney, Australia
“The combo with Herculaneum is the move. Same morning did Pompeii (3 hours), afternoon Circumvesuviana to Ercolano — smaller site, easier to actually absorb. The combo price was 65 vs 58 buying separately, worth the small premium for one less queue.”
Bordeaux, France
“Wore sandals — bad call. The streets have deep cart ruts in volcanic rock. Come prepared for real walking. Absolutely stunning site, cannot describe the scale until you're on a Roman street at dawn with Vesuvius behind you.”
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About Pompeii Archaeological Park
Pompeii was a prosperous Roman city of 20,000 people when Mount Vesuvius erupted on the afternoon of 24 October 79 AD. Pyroclastic flows buried the city under 4–6 metres of volcanic ash in a single day. The speed and the depth preserved everything — streets, frescoes, graffiti, furniture, food, and the void-shapes of the people who didn't escape.
Serious excavation began in 1748. Today 66 of the estimated 110 hectares are open, and the Parco Archeologico is still digging — the most recent major finds (a thermopolium with preserved food, a chariot) were made in 2020–2021. Expect some areas to be closed for ongoing excavation on your visit; expect others to have just opened.
The headline sights — Forum, House of the Faun, Villa of the Mysteries, amphitheatre, Lupanare — are spread across 3 km of streets. Most visitors walk 8–10 km during a day here. Allow at least 4 hours; a full day if you want to actually see it.
Practical information
- Opening hours
- Apr–Oct: daily 09:00 – 19:00 (last entry 17:30). Nov–Mar: daily 09:00 – 17:00 (last entry 15:30). Closed 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec.
- Address
- Via Villa dei Misteri 2, 80045 Pompeii (NA), Italy
- Getting there from Naples
- Circumvesuviana train (Napoli–Sorrento line) to Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri (35 min, every 30 min). The station is 100m from the Porta Marina entrance.
- Getting there from Sorrento
- Same Circumvesuviana line, opposite direction (30 min). The Amalfi coast day-trip buses also stop at Pompeii.
- Time needed
- Minimum 4 hours for the headline sights. Full day (6–8 hours) if you want the Villa of the Mysteries, the amphitheatre, and the Lupanare without rushing. Factor in 8–10 km of walking.
- Summer heat
- July–August in Pompeii hits 35–40 °C with minimal shade on the streets. Start at 09:00 opening. Carry 2 litres of water per person, sun hat, sunscreen.
- Accessibility
- The basalt streets are uneven with deep cart ruts. A signed accessible route covers ~15% of the site. The Porta Marina Superiore entrance has a shuttle for reduced-mobility visitors — ask at the ticket gate.
- Photography
- Permitted everywhere. No tripods or drones. The Villa of the Mysteries frescoes and the body-cast displays are highly photographed — quieter before 11:00.
- What to bring
- Water (at least 2 L/person in summer), closed walking shoes (basalt cart ruts chew sandals), sun hat, light layers. Bag check at the entrance.
About our service
Pompeii Tickets acts as a facilitator to assist international visitors in purchasing skip-the-line tickets directly from the Parco Archeologico di Pompei via CoopCulture, the official ticketing partner. We do not resell tickets — we provide a personalised booking and English-language support service. Our concierge service fee is included in the displayed price. For those who prefer to purchase directly, the official ticket site is ticketone.it or coopculture.it.
Frequently asked
What's included in the skip-the-line ticket?
Priority entry through any of the three main gates (Porta Marina, Piazza Anfiteatro, or Piazza Esedra) bypassing the general queue, plus full access to the 66-hectare archaeological park — including the open houses, the Villa of the Mysteries, the Forum, the amphitheatre, the Lupanare, and the body-cast displays. Under-18s are free at the gate; the family tier just bundles the paperwork.
How long does a visit take?
Minimum 4 hours for the headline sights walking at a reasonable pace. A full day (6–8 hours) if you want to actually see the Villa of the Mysteries, the amphitheatre, and the Lupanare without rushing. Factor in 8–10 km of walking on uneven basalt streets.
Pompeii, Herculaneum, or both?
Both, if you have the days. Pompeii is huge and chaotic — the experience is scale. Herculaneum is smaller, richer, and better preserved (wood, not just stone). The combo ticket (valid 3 days) is €65 vs €58 buying separately; the €7 premium saves a queue and most people use it.
How bad are the summer queues and heat?
Summer weekend queues at Porta Marina can hit 60–90 minutes at midday. And there's almost no shade inside — Pompeii's streets were designed for Roman summer, which means pale stone and minimal trees. Start at 09:00 opening. Bring 2L water per person, a hat, sunscreen. Skip-the-line cuts the queue to under 5 minutes.
What can I not miss?
The Villa of the Mysteries (for the frescoes, at the west edge of the park — easy to skip by accident), the Forum with Vesuvius behind it, the House of the Faun, the amphitheatre (oldest surviving Roman amphitheatre, 70 BC), and the body casts at the Granai del Foro. The Lupanare if that's your taste.
Can we change the date?
Two situations trigger a full refund: (a) we cannot secure your chosen date, or (b) the park closes. Outside those, tickets are non-transferable once issued. Reply to your confirmation email 48h+ before your slot and we'll try — peak-summer has very little flexibility.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes — kids 8+ tend to get gripped by the body casts, the Lupanare (handle that conversation in advance), the amphitheatre, and the 'frozen in time' scale. The walking is serious (8–10 km) and the heat in summer is real. Under-18s are free at the gate.
What's your refund policy?
Two situations trigger a full refund: (a) we cannot secure your chosen slot, or (b) the park closes. Outside those, tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable — same policy as the official Parco Archeologico di Pompei. See our refund policy page for detail.