Official Website of Pompeii
Ways to book tickets, plan your visit
What is Pompeii’s official website?
Managed by the Archaeological Park of Pompeii under the Italian Ministry of Culture, the official website of Pompeii offers everything you need to know about visiting Pompeii and other nearby sites like Herculaneum, Oplontis, and Stabiae.
Here, you’ll find up-to-date details about opening hours, ticket prices, guided tour options, ongoing excavations, exhibitions, and accessibility services, as well as everything available in both English and Italian.
Choose the best ticket
Pompeii Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide
- The cheapest and most popular way to discover the ruins
- Option to choose between Pompeii Express (only the ancient city of Pompeii) and Pompeii+ (ancient city of Pompeii and its suburban villas like Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomedes, Villa Regina in Boscoreale with Antiquarium)
- An optional audio guide is available
- Self-guided tour with a convenient mobile voucher, skipping long queues
- See iconic sites like temples, theaters, villas, baths, and more
Guided Tour of Pompeii with an Archaeologist
- Explore Pompeii with a 2-hour guided tour led by an expert archaeologist
- The tour is limited to 20 participants, giving a more personalized experience
- Enjoy skip-the-line access to this site
- Visit key landmarks such as the Casa del Fauno, the Temple of Jupiter, the Forum, ancient baths, and the Plaster Casts of victims
From Naples: Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius Day Tour
- Visit both Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
- Explore the ruins of Pompeii and see the Forum, Thermal Baths, Greek Theatre, and Lupanare
- Let the guide regale you with stories of the devastating day that Mt Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompeii
- Walk to the crater of Vesuvius and see the Bay of Naples from above
- Pickup and drop-off from the hotel, train station, and cruise port are available
How to buy tickets through the official Pompeii website
Attraction and date selection
Once you open the official Pompeii ticket page, you’ll see all the latest information about the tickets. You’ll find two main options to choose from: Pompeii Excavations and the Vesuvian Archaeological Circuit. Just click on the one you’re interested in, and you’ll be taken to the TicketOne website, which is the official ticket partner.
On TicketOne, you’ll get more details about the different types of Pompeii tickets. After reading the info, you’ll see a list of all the ticket options available. Pick the one that suits your visit.
Ticket selection
Next, you’ll be taken to a page where you can choose your visit date and time from a calendar. In the second step, you’ll be asked to select how many tickets you want.
Once you’ve picked your tickets, click to check out. You’ll need to either log in or create an account. Having an account helps you keep track of your booking and lets you download your e-tickets anytime you want.
Check-out & payment
After you add the tickets to your basket, you’ll have 15 minutes to complete the payment. You can pay by credit card. Once the payment is done, you’ll get a confirmation email with your receipt and e-tickets.
Plan your visit to Pompeii
Pompeii is open from 9 am to 7 pm from April 1 to October 31, with the last entry at 5.30 pm.
From November 1 to March 31, visitors are allowed from 9 am to 5 pm, with the last entry at 3.30 pm.
The site is closed on December 25, May 1, and January 1.
The duration of the visit ideally takes two days, but you can explore the major parts of Pompeii ruins within a single day.
The best time to visit is during spring (April to June) and fall (September to October), due to pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
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Address: 80045 Pompei, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy. Get Directions
By Train: From Naples, Rome, or Sorrento, take the Circumvesuviana Napoli-Sorrento line to the Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri station.
Nearest Stop: Pompei Villa dei Misteri Station, close to Porta Marina and Piazza Esedra entrances.
By Bus: From Naples, Positano, or Amalfi, catch a SITA bus to Pompeii. BUSITALIA Campania n. 4 or n. 50 express buses from Salerno also reach Pompeii.
Nearest Stop: Pompei Piazza Esedra
By Car: From Naples or Rome, drive along the A3 Napoli-Salerno motorway and exit at Pompeii Ovest.
Car Parking: Pompeii Ruins Parking, about 400 meters from the entrance.
Porta Marina is Pompeii’s main entrance, situated right across the Pompeii Scavi train station.
Piazza Anfiteatro is ideal for sightseeing and is located on the eastern side of Pompeii. It is a 15-minute walk from Porta Marina.
Piazza Esedra is the entrance mainly used by group tours. It is closer to Porta Marina and is much less crowded.
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- Information centers at all entrances
- Restrooms located at various points
- On-site cafes and restaurants
- Souvenir shops selling books, maps, and memorabilia
- Free luggage storage services at Porta Marina (bags larger than 30x30x15 cm not allowed)
- Audio guides available for rent
- Accessibility-friendly (wheelchairs and restrooms)
- Other facilities include first-aid stations, smoking areas, baby changing rooms, bookshops, a police station, etc.
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FAQs about the Pompeii official website
Is it safe to buy tickets through the Pompeii official website?
Yes, it is completely safe. All purchases are redirected to TicketOne, the official authorized ticketing partner.
Do I need to print the tickets?
You can either print the tickets or show the digital version on your mobile device at the entrance.
Are there skip-the-line options on the official website?
The official website usually does not provide express or skip-the-line access. For faster entry, consider booking a guided tour or fast-track ticket through a trusted third-party platform.
What languages is the site available in?
The website supports both Italian and English.
What if I want a guided experience?
While the official site offers some guided tour options, they may be limited. External platforms usually have a wider range of guided tours in various languages.
