Before You Book Pompeii: Every Cost, and What's Worth It

Pompeii is huge, and the ticket you choose decides how much of it you'll see: the ancient city alone, the city plus the suburban villas, or a three-day pass that adds Oplontis and Stabiae. Tickets are now named, sold by one official seller and capped at 20,000 a day, and resellers sell guided tours on top. Most of the options sound worth paying for. You don't need the most expensive one to have a great visit. In this guide we walk through what each option costs, what you really get, and how to choose the right one, whether that's a quiet 9 am start or a packed midday.