- Enter through the main gate
- Explore the central ruins at your own pace or with a guide
- Exit directly from the archaeological park
Time needed: 2–4 hours
Getting around: On foot only
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Trying to choose between Pompeii Express and Pompeii Plus tickets? The difference comes down to how much time you have and how far beyond the main ruins you want to explore.
Both tickets include skip-the-line entry to Pompeii. Only Pompeii Plus includes access to the suburban villas and a shuttle bus connecting them. Most visitors choose the Pompeii Plus experience for the comprehensive coverage it offers.
| Feature | Pompeii Express tickets | Pompeii Plus tickets |
|---|---|---|
Skip-the-line entry | ✓ | ✓ |
Pompeii main archeological site | ✓ | ✓ |
Forum, baths, amphitheater | ✓ | ✓ |
Suburban villas | ✗ | ✓ |
Villa of the Mysteries | ✗ | ✓ |
Villa of Diomede | ✗ | ✓ |
Villa Regina + Antiquarium of Boscoreale | ✗ | ✓ |
Artebus shuttle between sites | ✗ | ✓ |
Live guide included | Depends* | ✗ |
Recommended duration | 2-4 hours | 4.5-6 hours |
*If a guided tour is chosen, the area covered is only the main archeological park, not the extended suburban villas. |
⌛Have limited time
📝Want to see Pompeii’s essential highlights
📍Prefer a shorter, simpler route
⛏️Don’t plan to leave the main site
🌞Have at least half a day
🧱Want access beyond the city walls
🏘️Are interested in villas, frescoes, and rural life
🚌Prefer shuttle-supported exploration
Unlock Pompeii’s most iconic villas and travel between sites by shuttle—no long walks, no backtracking, just a fuller picture of Roman life beyond the streets.
| Ticket type | Entrance used | Lines skipped | Security | Includes | Why choose | Cancelation policy | Book now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pompeii Plus | Porta Marina Superiore / Porta Anfiteatro | Ticket line | Mandatory | Ruins + villas + shuttle | • More access • Villas included | Free cancel 72h | From €29 |
Pompeii Plus + guidebook | Porta Marina Superiore / Porta Anfiteatro | Ticket line | Mandatory | Plus access + printed guide | • Offline reference • Multilingual options | Free cancel 24h | From €31 |
Pompeii Plus + audio guide | Porta Marina Superiore / Porta Anfiteatro | Ticket line | Mandatory | Plus access + in-ear commentary | • Flexible narration • Deeper context | Free cancel 24h | From €35 |
Pompeii Plus + Naples transfers | Porta Marina Superiore / Porta Anfiteatro | Ticket line | Mandatory | Plus access + transport | • No logistics • Saves time | Free cancel 24h | From €47 |
Upgrades are usually limited and subject to availability. Booking Pompeii Plus in advance is the safest way to guarantee villa access.
Yes, especially with an early start. The shuttle minimizes fatigue, making it comfortable to cover more ground without rushing.
Yes. These were elite countryside estates—larger, more open, and often better preserved, revealing rituals, leisure, and luxury beyond the city core.
The villas sit several kilometers beyond Pompeii’s walls, demanding a 15-40 minute walk away from the main ruins. The included ArteBus shuttle connects them efficiently, saving significant walking time and energy.
No. You can visit the villas in any order, planning your stops around shuttle timings and how long you want to linger at each site.
Yes. Depending on your last villa stop, you may exit closer to the suburban sites rather than returning to the main archaeological entrance.
No, guides won't accompany you to the suburban villas. They will have to be toured independently.
This makes it possible to visit multiple villas comfortably in one day.
Skip long ticketing queues & save upwards of an hour with timed entry. Explore the city silenced by ash at your own pace.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii Archaeological Park
Pompeii Plus Ticket with entry to Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomede, Villa Regina (Boscoreale), the Antiquarium with shuttle transfers between sites (as per option selected)
Physical/digital audio guide in multiple languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian. Portuguese, Hebrew, Chinese, Russian, and Dutch as per availability (as per option selected)
Multilingual guidebook in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Russian. Portuguese, Chinese, Hebrew, Polish, Czech, and Hungarian as per availability (as per option selected)
Exclusions
What to bring
What’s not allowed
Accessibility
Additional information
Travel comfortably by rail from Naples or Sorrento and tour the archeological site with priority entry and an audio guide.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii
Round-trip train transfers from Naples (as per option selected)
Round-trip train transfers from Sorrento (as per option selected)
Suburban villa access (as per option selected)
Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, or Italian
Exclusions
Explore Pompeii with a detailed map and itinerary to discover both major and hidden highlights on your own.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry ticket to Pompeii
Guidebook in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Polish
Map and itineraries
Exclusions
Transfers
Meals
Skip ticketing queues and get in-ear commentary as you independently navigate a city frozen in ash.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii
Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, and Italian
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)
Exclusions
Hotel transfers
Meals
You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.