Pompeii Entry Tickets & Guided Tours
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The Ruins Itinerary
Skip-the-line entry at Porta Marina and meet your licensed archaeologist guide
The Forum — Pompeii's civic and religious heart, with Mount Vesuvius framed behind it
House of the Faun — one of the largest and richest private homes in the ancient world
The Amphitheatre — the oldest surviving Roman amphitheatre in existence
Garden of the Fugitives — the preserved plaster body casts of victims of the eruption
The Stabian Baths and Via dell'Abbondanza, Pompeii's main shopping street
Itinerary order may vary slightly by tour operator to optimize crowd flow and opening hours.
From Naples
Circumvesuviana train to Pompei Scavi – Villa dei Misteri, about 35 minutes, steps from Porta Marina
From Sorrento
Circumvesuviana train in the Naples direction, about 30 minutes to Pompei Scavi
From Rome (day trip)
High-speed train to Naples, then the Circumvesuviana, or a guided day-tour with return transport included
Ready to explore? Skip-the-line Pompeii tickets start from €28/person.
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The Forum
House of the Faun
The Amphitheatre
Garden of the Fugitives| 16 March – 14 October | 9:00–19:00, last entry 17:30 |
| 15 October – 15 March | 9:00–17:00, last entry 15:30 |
| Guided Tour Meeting Time | Usually 15–30 minutes before your ticket's entry slot |
| Closed | January 1 and December 25, unless otherwise announced by the Archaeological Park. |
Exact meeting point and time will be confirmed in your booking voucher.
Pompeii Archaeological Park, Via Villa dei Misteri 2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy. Main visitor entrances at Porta Marina, Piazza Anfiteatro, and Piazza Esedra.
The Pompei Scavi – Villa dei Misteri train station (Circumvesuviana line) is a 5-minute walk from the Porta Marina entrance.
| Ticket Type | Price | Duration | Guide Included | Best For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompeii Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket with Audio Guide | €28 / person | 2–3 hours (self-paced) | No | Independent travelers who want to explore at their own pace without a fixed group schedule | Book Now |
| Pompeii Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry | €45 / person | 2 hours | Yes | Visitors who want expert historical context without planning a full-day itinerary | Book Now |
| Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius Tour | €89 / person | Full day (approx. 8–9 hours) | Yes | Visitors with one day who want to see all three of the region's must-see Roman sites | Book Now |
Children and infants typically receive discounted or free entry — check each ticket's booking page for age tiers.
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