The House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii is open from 9 AM to 4:15 PM daily.
Please note that the Archeological Park of Pompeii is open every day from 9:00 AM and its closing time varies seasonally. It closes at 5:00 PM from November 1 to March 31 and at 7:00 PM from April 1 to October 31.
The Park is closed on December 25th, May 1st, and January 1st, and so is the House of the Tragic Poet.
The best time to visit the House of the Tragic Poet is in the morning, as there is a little shade in Pompeii. Choose the late spring or early fall months to catch the prolonged opening hours and comfortable weather and walk a lot in peace.
Schedule at least 2 hours to discover the House of the Tragic Poet and the sprawling city of Pompeii to the full.
This is because of the celebrated growling dog mosaic on the threshold that the House of the Tragic Poet is famous for.
House of the Tragic Poet is laced with Greek mythology based wall paintings. See the Iliad episodes, including the one with Ariadne abandoned by Theseus, preserved in original by the layers of vesuvian ash in 79 A.D.
Learn about one of the finest mosaics in Pompeii with a theatrical scene of actors in a satirical drama that gave its name to the House of the Tragic Poet.
This architectural feature of the ancient Pompeiian houses is designed for the intimate worship to the household tutelary.
Naples is the closest city to Pompeii. If going by train from Naples, take Circumvesuviana or Trenitalia (FS) train from Napoli Centrale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Naples or Salerno. If going by car, take A3 Napoli-Salerno highway.
The Archeological Park of Pompeii ticket price is €16. The reduced price €3.50 is valid for EU citizens between the ages of 18 and 25.
The entrance is free every first Sunday of the month.
Don’t miss anything while you explore the House of the Tragic Poet and other private houses of Pompeii with the in-app audio tour Pompeii with an Archaeologist. You can get in right away: the entry tickets are included.
It is better to purchase tickets beforehand to secure your spot. You can do it online and at the official ticket offices in Pompeii. For a worry-free visit to the House of the Tragic Poet, book the self-guided audio tour with the entry ticket included on our website.
You can purchase the Archeological Park of Pompeii tickets in a month. We recommend booking on our website to get the self-guided audio tour too and make the most of your visit.