The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. was a paradoxical thing. It was truly cataclysmic – it wiped out the entire populations of nearby towns – but it also yielded to history one of the most extensive and intact ruins of an ancient city. That settlement was Pompeii. The spectacular ruins are one of Italy’s most visited sites.
When Vesuvius erupted with the force of 100,000 atom bombs, life in Pompeii perished in an instant. Ironically, the blanket of superheated ash combined with the lack of moisture to preserve much of the city for thousands of years. So what you see today lends an extraordinary window into life in Roman times.
Tickets for Pompeii Plus: Reserved Entrance
Uncover Pompeii's ancient preserved streets and historic villas: Villa of the Mysteries, Villa of Diomedes, and Villa Regina.
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Tickets for Pompeii Express: Reserved Entrance With Optional Audio guide
Secure your ticket in advance for one of the world’s iconic archaeological sites.
(Does not include the suburban Villas. Further access to the suburban Villas is possible by purchasing the Pompeii Plus ticket or by purchasing an additional ticket at a cost of €8 - in cashless mode - on site, before entering the suburban Villas of Villa dei Mysteries and Villa of Diomedes)
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Tickets for Pompeii: Guided Tour
Explore the ancient archeological wonder of Pompeii with a professional guide.
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Tickets for Pompeii & Herculaneum: Skip The Line + Guided Tour
See a city untouched by time and enjoy a guided tour from an archaeologist.
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Tickets for Pompeii: Half-Day Trip from Naples
Explore the Roman Empire's lost city on a Naples to Pompeii day trip.
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Tickets for Pompeii: Skip The Line + Bus Roundtrip from Rome
From Rome to Pompeii: a modern comfort bus for a trip into the past.
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Tickets for Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius: Guided Tour from Naples
Enjoy return transport from Naples and visit both Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius
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