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Everything you need to know before booking Pompeii: how much the ticket costs and where to buy it, when you enter for free, which tour to choose, what to see in the excavations and how to organise your day.

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Tours

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The three options chosen by almost everyone. Each tour has its own page with what it includes and what travellers say.

Pompeii ticket with audio guide Most reviews ★ 4.1Valid 1 dayFree cancellation

Pompeii ticket with audio guide
Pompei Express or Pompei+Audio guideWithout guide

The entrance ticket, Pompei Express or Pompei+ with the villas, and an audio guide to explore at your own pace. The voucher is shown at the ticket office of Porta Marina Superiore or Piazza Esedra.

What's included
  • Pompei Express or Pompei+ ticket, depending on the option
  • Digital audio guide in 5 languages
  • Physical audio guide, if chosen
  • ID as deposit for the audio guide
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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From$40per person Book now
Guided tour with archaeologist and ticket With an archaeologist ★ 4.92 hoursFree cancellation

Guided tour with archaeologist and ticket
ArchaeologistPompei Express includedHeadphones

Two hours in the excavations with an archaeologist who is also a licensed guide, from the Forum to the frescoed houses to the Large Theatre. The Pompei Express ticket is included in the price: you need the first and last name of each participant and an ID.

What's included
  • Archaeologist and licensed guide
  • Pompei Express ticket
  • Headphones
  • Small group or private tour
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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From$62per person Book now
Pompeii ticket with audio guide in app Audio guide on your phone ★ 4.01 - 2 hoursFree cancellation

Pompeii ticket with audio guide in app
Entrance ticketApp on your phoneDigital map

The entrance ticket and an audio guide in app with digital map, on your phone. The voucher is exchanged at the info point in Piazza Esedra; the suburban villas are not included.

What's included
  • Entrance ticket to the excavations
  • Audio guide in app with map, in 5 languages
  • Suburban villas excluded
  • Bring headphones and a charged phone
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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From$23per person Book now

Choose the date before you leave

Two hours with an archaeologist who is also a licensed guide, with the Pompei Express ticket included. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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