peasprout

I found out that Pompeii tickets are free for kids under 18, but you can't purchase them in advance. You have to go to the ticket counter. How horrible is the line (meaning is it worth the free ticket)? It seems I can purchase in advance through an unofficial site, but I'd have to take the voucher to the "booked" desk of the ticket office. Is that line better? Anyone have first hand experience? Thanks!