How much does the entrance ticket cost?
in-GRES-so — double 's', stress on second syllable. 'Biglietto' — bi-GLIET-to.
Ask at the ticket booth of any archaeological site. The first practical question before entering. Works at all major Italian ruins — Colosseum, Pompeii, Agrigento, Paestum.
Italian archaeological sites are managed by the Ministry of Culture ('Ministero della Cultura'). Prices vary significantly — the Colosseum costs around €18, smaller sites may be free. EU citizens under 18 enter free at state-managed sites. Always ask about combined tickets ('biglietti combinati') for nearby sites.
Ci sono sconti per studenti?
Are there discounts for students?
Ask with your student ID ready — discounts are usually 50%.
Il biglietto include anche il museo?
Does the ticket also include the museum?
Many sites have adjacent archaeological museums.
C'è un biglietto combinato con altri siti?
Is there a combined ticket with other sites?
Very useful — Pompeii+Herculaneum combined tickets exist.
Italy's 'Musei gratis la prima domenica del mese' initiative offers free entry to all state museums and archaeological sites on the first Sunday of each month — enormously popular and worth planning around.