Ticket prices in 2026
Since 12 January 2026 the basic ticket for the ancient city costs 20 €. The Pompeii+ ticket costs 25 € and adds the suburban villas (Villa of the Mysteries and Villa of Diomedes) plus Villa Regina and the Antiquarium in Boscoreale, a few minutes from us.
Entry is free for under-18s and for everyone on the first Sunday of the month, but on those days you still need to book, and the free places run out fast.
Buy only on the official site
Since 2 March 2026 official tickets are sold only by Vivaticket, through the link on the Park website. Tickets are personal: you need the name of each visitor.
Many sites resell Pompeii tickets at higher prices with names that look official. Start from pompeiisites.org and follow its ticket link: you avoid the mark-up and the risk of a ticket that does not open the gates.
The Park admits up to 20,000 visitors a day. From April to October, and at weekends, book a few days ahead.
Opening hours
From 1 April to 31 October: 9:00 to 19:00, last entry at 17:30.
From 1 November to 31 March: 9:00 to 17:00, last entry at 15:30.
The site closes on a few holidays and sometimes changes hours for events: check the official site the day before.
Which entrance and where to park
There are three entrances: Porta Marina, the busiest; Piazza Esedra, next to it; and Piazza Anfiteatro, usually quieter. If you arrive by car, the private car parks near Piazza Anfiteatro and Porta Marina charge by the day: agree the price before you leave the keys.
From Casamì it takes 3 minutes by car. Tell us your entrance and we will tell you where we park when friends visit.
When to go
Arrive at opening time: the first two hours are the coolest and the least crowded. In summer bring water, a hat and comfortable shoes: almost the whole visit is outdoors on uneven stone.
To see the main sights you need at least 3 hours; a full day if you add the villas of the Pompeii+ ticket. That is why many of our guests stay two nights: ruins on the first day, Vesuvius or the coast on the second.
Quick answers
How much is a Pompeii ticket in 2026?
20 € for the ancient city; 25 € for Pompeii+, which adds the suburban villas, Villa Regina and the Antiquarium of Boscoreale. Free for under-18s and on the first Sunday of the month, with booking.
Where do I buy official Pompeii tickets?
Only from Vivaticket, through the ticket link on the official Park website pompeiisites.org. Tickets are personal.
What time does Pompeii open?
9:00 every day. It closes at 19:00 from April to October (last entry 17:30) and at 17:00 from November to March (last entry 15:30).
How long do I need to visit Pompeii?
At least 3 hours for the main sights, a full day with the villas included in Pompeii+.
Sources
- Parco Archeologico di Pompei (sito ufficiale)
- Parco Archeologico di Pompei: nuove tariffe dal 12 gennaio 2026
Prices and opening hours change: always check the official sources before you go.