Official Website of Pompeii

What is Pompeii’s official website?

The official website of Pompeii, managed by the Archaeological Park of Pompeii under the Italian Ministry of Culture, is your go-to resource.

It provides the latest visitor information for Pompeii and nearby ancient sites, such as Herculaneum, Oplontis, and Stabiae—all located within the Campania region, just outside Naples.

From opening hours and ticket prices to guided tours, excavation updates, exhibitions, and accessibility services, everything is available in both English and Italian to help you plan your visit with ease.

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

When you visit the official Pompeii ticket page, you’ll find the most up-to-date information about ticket options. There are two main categories: Pompeii Excavations and the Vesuvian Archaeological Circuit. Click on the option you’re interested in, and you’ll be redirected to TicketOne, the official ticketing partner.

On the TicketOne website, you can explore detailed descriptions of each ticket type. Once you’ve reviewed the information, browse the list of available tickets and choose the one that best fits your visit.

Ticket Selection

You’ll then be directed to a calendar page where you can choose your preferred date and time for the visit. In the next step, select the number of tickets you’d like to purchase.

Once your selection is complete, proceed to checkout. You’ll be prompted to log in or create a TicketOne account—this makes it easy to manage your booking and download your e-tickets anytime.

Checkout & Payment

After adding your tickets to the cart, you’ll have 15 minutes to complete your payment. You can pay securely using a credit card. Once your payment is successful, a confirmation email will be sent to you with your receipt and e-ticket.

FAQs about the Pompeii official website

Here are some frequently asked questions about Pompeii’s official website.