The ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius rising behind — the forum colonnade, basalt street paving, and the volcano that buried the city in 79 AD. UNESCO World Heritage since 1997.

Pompeii Tickets — Pompeii Express — Adult

Ancient city of Pompeii only · Ages 26+ · 09:00 or 13:00 entry

Reserve my Pompeii Express ticket

The pompeii express — adult option at Pompeii Tickets — ancient city of pompeii only · ages 26+ · 09:00 or 13:00 entry. Includes full pompeii archaeological park entry (city only), plus 2 other concierge inclusions. Reserve directly — we secure the official slot the moment you confirm.

What's included

Every booking includes the elements below — handled by our concierge team before your visit and confirmed at the door.

• Full Pompeii archaeological park entry (city only) • Choose 09:00 or 13:00 entry slot • Concierge-priced — refund if we can't secure your slot

Who this is for

This option is designed for ancient city of pompeii only · ages 26+ · 09:00 or 13:00 entry. If you're booking for a different group composition, see the other tiers in our booking widget — each is matched to a specific visitor profile.

Frequently asked

What's included in the skip-the-line ticket?
Priority entry through any of the three main gates (Porta Marina, Piazza Anfiteatro, or Piazza Esedra) bypassing the general queue, plus full access to the 66-hectare archaeological park — including the open houses, the Villa of the Mysteries, the Forum, the amphitheatre, the Lupanare, and the body-cast displays. Under-18s are free at the gate; the family tier just bundles the paperwork.
How long does a visit take?
Minimum 4 hours for the headline sights walking at a reasonable pace. A full day (6–8 hours) if you want to actually see the Villa of the Mysteries, the amphitheatre, and the Lupanare without rushing. Factor in 8–10 km of walking on uneven basalt streets.
Pompeii, Herculaneum, or both?
Both, if you have the days. Pompeii is huge and chaotic — the experience is scale. Herculaneum is smaller, richer, and better preserved (wood, not just stone). The combo ticket (valid 3 days) is €65 vs €58 buying separately; the €7 premium saves a queue and most people use it.
How bad are the summer queues and heat?
Summer weekend queues at Porta Marina can hit 60–90 minutes at midday. And there's almost no shade inside — Pompeii's streets were designed for Roman summer, which means pale stone and minimal trees. Start at 09:00 opening. Bring 2L water per person, a hat, sunscreen. Skip-the-line cuts the queue to under 5 minutes.