If you are planning a visit to Pompeii or Herculaneum, knowing the opening hours, prices, reduced rates and categories entitled to free admission in advance can help you choose the most suitable ticket.

Pompeii
Opening hours 15 October – 15 March= Opening: 9:00 am- Last entry: 3:30 pm- Closing: 5:00 pm
16 March – 14 October= Opening: 9:00 am- Last entry: 5:30 pm- Closing: 7:00 pm
The Park is normally closed on 25 December and 1 January, unless otherwise communicated.

Current ticket prices are: Pompeii Express: €20; Pompeii Plus: €25 (access to the suburban villas); Pompeii Plus + Great Pompeii: €30 (Pompeii, Boscoreale and Oplontis); Boscoreale, Oplontis and Archaeological Museum of Stabia: €8; Villa Arianna and Villa San Marco: free; MyPompeii Card: €45 (annual pass); MyPompeii Card under 25: €10. The reduced ticket costs €2 for European Union citizens aged 18 to under 25. Under certain conditions, the reduced rate also applies to non-EU citizens holding the residence permits specified by the relevant regulations.

Who can enter for free?
The main categories that may benefit from free admission to Italian state cultural sites include: people with disabilities and eligible holders of the Disability Card; when the card carries the letter “A”, free admission is also extended to one companion; school teachers, subject to the applicable requirements and documentation; teachers and students enrolled in specific university courses related to architecture, cultural heritage conservation, education sciences and archaeological or art-history disciplines; teachers and students of Fine Arts Academies and AFAM institutions, under the applicable conditions; EU tourist guides exercising their profession; EU tourist interpreters in the cases provided by law; Ministry of Culture staff in service; professional journalists registered with the relevant professional register, subject to the applicable requirements; other categories specifically covered by Italian legislation governing state cultural sites.
Documentation: to obtain a free ticket, visitors must provide the documentation proving their entitlement. Even visitors entitled to free admission generally need to obtain the relevant free ticket.

First Sunday of the month
Admission to Pompeii is free every first Sunday of the month, on the 25th of April, 2nd of June and 4th of November. The Park also applies a daily limit of 20,000 visitors, with timed admission during the summer period. On free-admission days, it is therefore advisable to plan your visit in advance. 

Herculaneum:
Opening hours 15 October – 15 March= Opening: 8:30 am- Last entry: 3:30 pm- Visitors must leave the archaeological area by 4:40 pm
16 March – 14 October= Opening: 8:30 am- Last entry: 6:00 pm- Visitors must leave by 7:00 pm

Herculaneum tickets
Full ticket: €16; Reduced: €2 for visitors aged 18 to under 25; Free: according to current regulations

Free admission at Herculaneum
Herculaneum also offers free admission according to Italian state regulations, including provisions for people with disabilities and eligible companions, as well as other professional categories entitled to free admission.

Free days
Admission to Herculaneum is free every first Sunday of the month and on: 25 April,  2 June  and 4 November.
Unlike Pompeii, the Park is normally closed only on 25 December.

Pompeii or Herculaneum?
Pompeii is much larger and allows visitors to explore an entire ancient city. Herculaneum is more compact, but exceptionally well preserved, with houses, decorations and objects that provide a remarkable insight into Roman daily life. Before your visit, it is always advisable to check for any changes to opening hours, prices or free-admission days officially announced by the Parks.

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