Pompeii skip-the-line tickets

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, ensure you arrive prepared with wired earphones (3.5mm jack).

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

• South-side entrances are wheelchair accessible; main gate is not.
• Free entry for disabled visitors and one companion.

Additional information

• Free entry for children under 18 with valid ID.
• EU residents 18–24 (and non-EU with Italian permits) get €2 tickets.
• Free admission on the first Sunday of every month.
• Cloakroom and luggage storage available at the Superiore Entrance.
• Smartphone required to access the digital audio guide via the app

Inclusions #

• Pompeii Express ticket with skip-the-line entry

• 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)

• Digital audio guide in 5 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German, available via app; smartphone required (as per option selected)

• Small group guided tour with an archaeologist guide with max 20 guests (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers

• Meals

Understand Pompeii clearly with expert storytelling and a well-paced route that covers the major highlights.

• Everything you get: Join a guided tour of Pompeii with pre-booked entry that lets you bypass ticket purchase queues and start exploring with your group. Walk through key areas like the Forum, Amphitheater, and domus with an expert guide, with headsets included so you can hear clearly throughout.
• Why choose this: Make sense of Pompeii’s vast ruins with structured storytelling and historical context, so you don’t miss key sites or struggle to piece things together on your own.
• Upgrades: Choose a small group of up to 20, or a semi-private group of up to 12 for more interaction.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii

• English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, or Portuguese-speaking guide with max 30. guests (as per option selected)

• Small group tour with up to 20 guests (as per option selected)

• Semi-private tour with up to 12 guests (as per option selected)

• Headsets

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers

• Meals

What to bring

• A valid ID or passport for tour entry.
• Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Comfortable walking shoes

What's not allowed

• Pets
• Drugs and weapons
• Large purses, bags, or backpacks
• Discourteous clothing or shirtless attire

Accessibility

• This experience is not the best fit for people with impaired mobility and cardiac issues.

Additional information

• Entry is free for all first Sundays of the month.
• To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
• Full names are mandatory for Pompeii bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry.
• Guests must arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.

Skip the lines at Pompeii and explore with a multilingual audio guide.

• Save time with skip-the-line entry to the Pompeii archaeological site.
• Discover the ruins with an audio guide available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French.
• Choose a host for seamless entry and easy ticket redemption.
• Visit at your convenience during operating hours and explore at your own pace.
• Experience a city frozen in time—buried under volcanic ash, and see its preserved buildings, artifacts, and haunting victim casts.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line access to Pompeii

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French

• Hosted entry (optional)

• Flexible visit anytime during operating hours

• Tickets are nominative, so be prepared to show your ID at the entrance for security checks

Exclusions #

• Guided tour

• Drink and food

Explore Pompeii with an archaeologist guide who brings ancient ruins, Roman life, and forgotten stories to life.

• Everything you get: Skip the ticket queues and join a 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with an archaeologist. Visit Teatro Grande, Thermopilia, the Forum, and other preserved areas while learning about life before Mount Vesuvius’ eruption.
• Why choose this: Your guide is someone who is updated with the latest developments and excavations on site, making this tour more in-depth than a regular guided tour.
• Upgrades: Choose a small-group archaeologist-led tour for a more personal experience capped at 15 guests, explore the Villa of the Mysteries with its famous frescoes, or add a guided visit to Pompeii’s ancient amphitheater.

Inclusions #

• 2-hour guided tour of Pompeii with an archeologist

• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii

• Max. guest limit of 20 participants

• English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French-speaking archaeologist guide (as per option selected)

• Entry to Villa dei Misteri (as per option selected)

• Small group tour with max. 15 guests (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Transfers

• Meals

What to bring

• Carry a valid ID or passport as it may be required for entry.
• Wear comfortable footwear as the tour involves walking across uneven ancient pathways.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags and luggage are not permitted inside the archaeological site.
• Tripods and professional photography equipment may require special permission.

Accessibility

• Pompeii has uneven terrain and cobblestone paths, making some areas difficult to access for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• The guided tour duration is approximately 2 hours.
• Choose your preferred guide language while booking: English, Spanish, French, or Italian.
• Specific details related to your selected upgrades will be shared in your ticket after booking.
• The route and sites visited may vary depending on site conditions and crowd levels.