Herculaneum Tickets
Visit the ruins of Herculaneum, once a thriving civilization reduced to ashes by the eruption of Vesuvius. Explore its perfectly preserved ruins with tickets or a guided tour to discover life and culture before 79 AD.
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Jump the lines and explore Herculaneum's villas, frescoes, public baths, and more preserved in near-perfect conditions.
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Spend as much time as you want uncovering different living spaces, like the opulent House of the Bronze Hermes and the artisanal House of the Cloth.
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Select an audio guide available in five languages to learn more about this once-bustling fishing colony at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.
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Jump the lines and explore Herculaneum's villas, frescoes, public baths, and more preserved in near-perfect conditions.
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Spend as much time as you want uncovering different living spaces, like the opulent House of the Bronze Hermes and the artisanal House of the Cloth.
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Select an audio guide available in five languages to learn more about this once-bustling fishing colony at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.
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Uncover hidden secrets at ancient Roman ruins under the guidance of an expert archaeologist who reveals fascinating details.
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Bypass the ticket lines and join a small group of up to 20 people to explore the remnants of bustling marketplaces and squares in Herculaneum.
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Tailor your experience with rich insights available in five languages, ensuring an immersive and personalized and journey.
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Uncover hidden secrets at ancient Roman ruins under the guidance of an expert archaeologist who reveals fascinating details.
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Bypass the ticket lines and join a small group of up to 20 people to explore the remnants of bustling marketplaces and squares in Herculaneum.
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Tailor your experience with rich insights available in five languages, ensuring an immersive and personalized and journey.
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Bypass the lines and immerse yourself in the UNESCO-listed ruins at your own pace, accompanied by captivating commentary.
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Relive the every day activities at ancient bakeries and public baths with your official audio guide to Herculaneum, a town kept intact by volcanic eruption.
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Effortlessly explore the city’s key landmarks with expert tips and insights available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German.
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Bypass the lines and immerse yourself in the UNESCO-listed ruins at your own pace, accompanied by captivating commentary.
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Relive the every day activities at ancient bakeries and public baths with your official audio guide to Herculaneum, a town kept intact by volcanic eruption.
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Effortlessly explore the city’s key landmarks with expert tips and insights available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German.
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Skip the lines at two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Naples with the freedom to visit each one on different dates of your choice at checkout.
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Explore Pompeii at your own pace, observing architectural enigmas like the Building of Eumachia and the Temple of Apollo.
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At the nearby town of Herculaneum, see a more vivid snapshot of life, from the Villa dei Papyri's ancient scrolls, to the boathouse skeletons.
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Skip the lines at two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Naples with the freedom to visit each one on different dates of your choice at checkout.
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Explore Pompeii at your own pace, observing architectural enigmas like the Building of Eumachia and the Temple of Apollo.
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At the nearby town of Herculaneum, see a more vivid snapshot of life, from the Villa dei Papyri's ancient scrolls, to the boathouse skeletons.
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There is beauty in ruin and this 2-hour private tour of Herculaneum will show you exactly what the Roman ruins hold, how they came to be, and more facts.
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Let your multilingual guide lead the way and take you around this UNESCO-listed site which once adorned luxurious frescoes and art on its walls.
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Learn about the lifestyle of the inhabitants that were here, and see the beautiful public baths, shops, and streets that existed before Mount Vesuvius erupted.
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The exclusive tour allows you to explore at your pace so if you're a curious traveler or an avid history lover, this is cut out for you!
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Did you know that over 1000 people managed to escape during the eruption and resettled in Naples and Cumae?
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There is beauty in ruin and this 2-hour private tour of Herculaneum will show you exactly what the Roman ruins hold, how they came to be, and more facts.
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Let your multilingual guide lead the way and take you around this UNESCO-listed site which once adorned luxurious frescoes and art on its walls.
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Learn about the lifestyle of the inhabitants that were here, and see the beautiful public baths, shops, and streets that existed before Mount Vesuvius erupted.
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The exclusive tour allows you to explore at your pace so if you're a curious traveler or an avid history lover, this is cut out for you!
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Did you know that over 1000 people managed to escape during the eruption and resettled in Naples and Cumae?
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- Depart from Naples in a comfortable AC van, bypass the ticket lines, and uncover the hidden treasures of Herculaneum with an expert guide by your side.
- Wander through the town’s preserved villas and central baths, frozen in time beneath layers of ash and pumice from Mount Vesuvius.
- Relax with swift 20-minute transfers from the city center, skip the queues, and enjoy captivating insights for a smooth and enriching half-day adventure.
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- Depart from Naples in a comfortable AC van, bypass the ticket lines, and uncover the hidden treasures of Herculaneum with an expert guide by your side.
- Wander through the town’s preserved villas and central baths, frozen in time beneath layers of ash and pumice from Mount Vesuvius.
- Relax with swift 20-minute transfers from the city center, skip the queues, and enjoy captivating insights for a smooth and enriching half-day adventure.
- Set off on comfortable round-trip transport from either Naples or Pompeii, and skip the ticket lines at three sites with a connected history.
- Explore the public squares, street food stalls, and villas at the UNESCO-listed ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, buried under Vesuvian ash.
- The volcanic Mount Vesuvius, resting between the two, is your next destination. Scale the tuff slopes, wander through vineyards, and peer into craters.
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- Set off on comfortable round-trip transport from either Naples or Pompeii, and skip the ticket lines at three sites with a connected history.
- Explore the public squares, street food stalls, and villas at the UNESCO-listed ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, buried under Vesuvian ash.
- The volcanic Mount Vesuvius, resting between the two, is your next destination. Scale the tuff slopes, wander through vineyards, and peer into craters.
- Take in panoramas of the Naples Gulf on a scenic train ride before turning the hidden corners of Herculaneum on a captivating tour.
- Skip past queues and follow an expert guide around the marketplaces, boathouse, and temple structures of this UNESCO-listed site.
- Express round-trip transfers from Sorrento ensure a peaceful day trip, perfect for those vacationing on the Sorrentine Peninsula.
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- Take in panoramas of the Naples Gulf on a scenic train ride before turning the hidden corners of Herculaneum on a captivating tour.
- Skip past queues and follow an expert guide around the marketplaces, boathouse, and temple structures of this UNESCO-listed site.
- Express round-trip transfers from Sorrento ensure a peaceful day trip, perfect for those vacationing on the Sorrentine Peninsula.
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Discover the Campania region from Naples to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, and more with a single pass.
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Enjoy free entry to two top attractions of your choice and get up to 50% off additional visits.
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Choose from over 100+ included museums, archaeological sites, and cultural landmarks across the region.
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Travel freely with unlimited access to Campania's public transportation during the validity of your Artecard.
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Fun fact: Campania produces some of Italy's finest dry pasta and an abundance of well-respected cheeses and salamis, as well as some delicious liqueurs.
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Discover the Campania region from Naples to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, and more with a single pass.
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Enjoy free entry to two top attractions of your choice and get up to 50% off additional visits.
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Choose from over 100+ included museums, archaeological sites, and cultural landmarks across the region.
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Travel freely with unlimited access to Campania's public transportation during the validity of your Artecard.
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Fun fact: Campania produces some of Italy's finest dry pasta and an abundance of well-respected cheeses and salamis, as well as some delicious liqueurs.
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About Herculaneum
As you enter the world of Herculaneum, history's layers are peeled back to reveal ancient Roman life. From household items to grand frescoes and sculptures, the Vesuvius eruption of 79AD preserved all these and more through the intense pyroclastic surge that swept the city.
Why visit Herculaneum?
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Plan your visit
On April 25, June 2, November 4 and the first Sunday of each month, Herculaneum offers free entry.
Right beside the ticket counter, there’s a luggage storage room where the visitors can leave their bags and other personal belongings free of cost.
Visitors can access free maps and audio tours to navigate through the site. However, for a richer experience, it is recommended to go with a certified guide who is also a trained archaeologist.
There’s parking available at an underground parking garage located near the entrance of the site. The approximate cost of parking is 3-4 euros per hour.
Like many tourist spots and monuments in Italy, Herculaneum too offers free access to wheelchairs. One can access a wheelchair by displaying your disability tag at the ticket office.