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Herculaneum Tickets

Visit the ruins of Herculanum, once a thriving Italian civilization which was reduced to ashes by the eruption of Vesuvius. Explore its perfectly preserved ruins to discover life and culture before 79 AD. Book Herculaneum tickets and tours here to enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, return transfers, and combo experiences with Pompeii.

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08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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2 hours

Herculaneum Tickets
Aerial view of Herculaneum ruins in Italy showcasing ancient streets and buildings.
Tourist observing ancient frescoes at Herculaneum archaeological site, Italy.
Inside view of Herculaneum
Ancient ruins of Herculaneum with preserved columns and frescoes, Italy.
Ancient ruins of Herculaneum with preserved columns and structures in Campania, Italy.
Mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite in Herculaneum House of Neptune, Italy.
Herculaneum ruins with ancient frescoes and columns, Naples, Italy.
Herculaneum ruins with ancient stone structures and preserved frescoes in Naples, Italy.
Ancient Roman baths with arched ceilings and mosaic floors in Herculaneum, Italy.
Herculaneum frescoes and mosaics depicting ancient Roman art in vibrant colors.
Herculaneum frescoes and mosaics depicting ancient Roman art and architecture.
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Flexible duration
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Audio guide
  • Explore Herculaneum, an ancient Roman town that provides a snapshot of time frozen still in the aftermath of Mt. Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD.

  • Discover the picturesque ancient villas, bathhouses, frescoes, and more, preserved in their near-perfect glory.

  • Spend as much time as you want uncovering different homes, like the spaciously opulent House of the Bronze Hermes and the artisanal living space in the House of the Cloth.

  • Upgrade to access a virtual tour of ancient Herculaneum with 3D glasses or multilingual audio guides about how Romans lived over two millennia ago!

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  • Explore Herculaneum, an ancient Roman town that provides a snapshot of time frozen still in the aftermath of Mt. Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD.

  • Discover the picturesque ancient villas, bathhouses, frescoes, and more, preserved in their near-perfect glory.

  • Spend as much time as you want uncovering different homes, like the spaciously opulent House of the Bronze Hermes and the artisanal living space in the House of the Cloth.

  • Upgrade to access a virtual tour of ancient Herculaneum with 3D glasses or multilingual audio guides about how Romans lived over two millennia ago!

from
€16
Aerial view of Herculaneum ruins with Mount Vesuvius in the background, showcasing ancient Roman architecture.
Visitors exploring Herculaneum ruins with Mount Vesuvius in the background, Sorrento tour.
A guide giving information during private tour of the Herculaneum
Herculaneum house interiors with frescoes and mosaics, Naples, Italy.
Skulls at Herculaneum ruins excavation site, Naples, showcasing ancient Roman history.
View of the Herculaneum excavation, Naples, Italy
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  • Discover the ancient town of Herculaneum, overlooking the Gulf of Naples with the skip-the-line ticket will benefit you by letting you inside without waiting.

  • Walk alongside an expert archaeologist, who will share intriguing intel about the town.

  • Much like Pompeii, this city too suffered the tragic effects of Mount Vesuvius' eruption.

  • Pass along the monumental basilica, the grand spa complex, the gymnasium, and more.

  • This guided tour can be booked in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

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  • Discover the ancient town of Herculaneum, overlooking the Gulf of Naples with the skip-the-line ticket will benefit you by letting you inside without waiting.

  • Walk alongside an expert archaeologist, who will share intriguing intel about the town.

  • Much like Pompeii, this city too suffered the tragic effects of Mount Vesuvius' eruption.

  • Pass along the monumental basilica, the grand spa complex, the gymnasium, and more.

  • This guided tour can be booked in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

from €49.50
€44.55

10% off

Pompeii and Herculaneum Tickets
Guided tour group exploring ancient ruins in Pompeii, Italy.
Tour group with guide at ancient theatre ruins, Pompeii, Italy.
Aerial view of Herculaneum ruins in Italy showcasing ancient streets and buildings.
Tourist observing ancient frescoes at Herculaneum archaeological site, Italy.
People exploring Pompeii ruins
Forum Baths ruins in Pompeii with ancient stone columns and arches.
Ancient ruins of Herculaneum with preserved columns and structures in Campania, Italy.
Mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite in Herculaneum House of Neptune, Italy.
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
  • Appreciate the beauty of the archaeological sites that once were Pompeii and Herculaneum, grand cities in Italy’s Campania region.

  • The preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site features excavated ruins of streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.

  • Discover stunning frescoes in gorgeous villas and communal spaces. Understand the civilization, architecture, and society of these cities.

  • Learn of the town’s heartbreaking history as you see remains that are almost perfectly preserved by volcanic ash.

  • This ticket includes skip-the-line access to Herculaneum allowing you to bypass the long tourist lines.

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  • Appreciate the beauty of the archaeological sites that once were Pompeii and Herculaneum, grand cities in Italy’s Campania region.

  • The preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site features excavated ruins of streets and houses that visitors can freely explore.

  • Discover stunning frescoes in gorgeous villas and communal spaces. Understand the civilization, architecture, and society of these cities.

  • Learn of the town’s heartbreaking history as you see remains that are almost perfectly preserved by volcanic ash.

  • This ticket includes skip-the-line access to Herculaneum allowing you to bypass the long tourist lines.

from €39.40
€37.43

5% off

Visitors exploring ancient streets of Herculaneum Ruins on a guided tour in Italy.
Herculaneum House of Deer ancient frescoes and columns in Italy.
Herculaneum Ruins with ancient stone structures and preserved frescoes in Italy.
Tourists exploring ancient ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background.
Ancient ruins of Herculaneum with preserved columns and frescoes in Italy.
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
Audio guide
  • Dive deep into the history of the archaeological site of Herculaneum with a multilingual audio guide and fast-track access.

  • Lavishly luxurious residences like the Villa of the Papyri and House of the Deer provide a glimpse into Roman aristocracy.

  • Imagine the bustle on main street Decumanus Maximus, once a lively place dotted with stores, homes, public baths, and more!

  • Visit the College of Augustales and try to spot the symbols that have fueled its status as an alleged ancient cult temple run by stately freedmen.

  • Don’t miss: The spectacularly colorful glass-paste mosaic framed by sea shells, in the central wall of the House of Neptune and Amphitrite.

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  • Dive deep into the history of the archaeological site of Herculaneum with a multilingual audio guide and fast-track access.

  • Lavishly luxurious residences like the Villa of the Papyri and House of the Deer provide a glimpse into Roman aristocracy.

  • Imagine the bustle on main street Decumanus Maximus, once a lively place dotted with stores, homes, public baths, and more!

  • Visit the College of Augustales and try to spot the symbols that have fueled its status as an alleged ancient cult temple run by stately freedmen.

  • Don’t miss: The spectacularly colorful glass-paste mosaic framed by sea shells, in the central wall of the House of Neptune and Amphitrite.

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€26
Tourist observing ancient frescoes at Herculaneum archaeological site, Italy.
Aerial view of Herculaneum ruins in Italy showcasing ancient streets and buildings.
Visitors exploring ancient streets of Herculaneum Ruins on a guided tour in Italy.
A guide giving information during private tour of the Herculaneum
Herculaneum house interiors with frescoes and mosaics, Naples, Italy.
Mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite in Herculaneum House of Neptune, Italy.
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2 hr
2 more
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Did you know that over 1000 people managed to escape during the eruption and resettled in Naples and Cumae?

from €330
€297

10% off

Ancient ruins of Herculaneum with preserved columns and frescoes in Italy.
Customer on air-conditioned bus during Herculaneum half-day tour from Naples.
Toledo cityscape with Alcázar and Tagus River, viewed from a hilltop, Spain.
Herculaneum Samnite House interior with ancient frescoes and architectural details in Campania, Italy.
Tourist observing ancient frescoes at Herculaneum archaeological site, Italy.
Mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite in Herculaneum House of Neptune, Italy.
Mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite in Herculaneum House of Neptune, Italy.
Mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite in Herculaneum House of Neptune, Italy.
Ancient ruins of Herculaneum with preserved columns and frescoes, Italy.
Herculaneum frescoes and mosaics depicting ancient Roman art in vibrant colors.
Herculaneum frescoes and mosaics depicting ancient Roman art and architecture.
Aerial view of Herculaneum ruins in Italy showcasing ancient streets and buildings.
Free cancellation
3 hr
Mobile ticket
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  • Take a tour around the ruins of Herculaneum, a well-preserved Roman town that suffered the same fate as Pompeii in 79 AD.

  • Discover picturesque villas, bathhouses, frescoes, metal works, and more preserved in their near-perfect state in Herculaneum.

  • Enjoy hassle-free transfers from your hotel in Naples aboard a fully-fitted GT coach with audio commentary on board.

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  • Take a tour around the ruins of Herculaneum, a well-preserved Roman town that suffered the same fate as Pompeii in 79 AD.

  • Discover picturesque villas, bathhouses, frescoes, metal works, and more preserved in their near-perfect state in Herculaneum.

  • Enjoy hassle-free transfers from your hotel in Naples aboard a fully-fitted GT coach with audio commentary on board.

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€74
Aerial view of Herculaneum ruins with Mount Vesuvius in the background, showcasing ancient Roman architecture.
Tourists exploring ancient ruins at Herculaneum, Italy.
Ancient ruins of Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius in the background, Italy.
Herculaneum ruins with Mount Vesuvius in the background, showcasing ancient volcanic site.
Frescos on the walls of Pompeii
Crater of Volcano Vesuvius
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8 hr
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  • Venture into the past with entry to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius, where history and nature intertwine.

  • Get stress-free round-trip transfers from your hotel with an expert local driver and a comprehensive audio guide with a map of Pompeii.

  • Admire the remarkably preserved frescoes of Herculaneum and the theaters at Pompeii, offering a vivid snapshot of Roman life.

  • Follow a volcanological guide up Mount Vesuvius and take in vistas of the Bay of Naples. Admire the vineyards along its slopes.

  • Fun fact: Vesuvius is the only volcano in mainland Europe that has erupted over 30 times since its famous explosion!

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  • Venture into the past with entry to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius, where history and nature intertwine.

  • Get stress-free round-trip transfers from your hotel with an expert local driver and a comprehensive audio guide with a map of Pompeii.

  • Admire the remarkably preserved frescoes of Herculaneum and the theaters at Pompeii, offering a vivid snapshot of Roman life.

  • Follow a volcanological guide up Mount Vesuvius and take in vistas of the Bay of Naples. Admire the vineyards along its slopes.

  • Fun fact: Vesuvius is the only volcano in mainland Europe that has erupted over 30 times since its famous explosion!

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€119
Visitors exploring Herculaneum ruins with Mount Vesuvius in the background, Sorrento tour.
Silver sculpture wall mount at the Herculaneum site
View of the Herculaneum excavation, Naples, Italy
Roman mosaic on a wall in the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, Herculaneum
Herculaneum skeletons in ancient ruins near Naples, Italy, showcasing historical preservation.
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  • Take advantage of the convenience of the Circumvesuviana Station in Sorrento for an express train journey to Herculaneum, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Don't play the waiting game! Zip past the queues with skip-the-line tickets and dive into the adventure of exploring this ancient city.

  • Learn about its history as a prosperous city of merchants and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago from your English-speaking guide.

  • See not just the stone and ceramics from the eruption but also be amazed by carbonized wood, and paintings, even more exquisite than those found in Pompeii.

  • Fun Fact: The Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum is believed to have housed a substantial library, potentially containing thousands of scrolls.

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  • Take advantage of the convenience of the Circumvesuviana Station in Sorrento for an express train journey to Herculaneum, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Don't play the waiting game! Zip past the queues with skip-the-line tickets and dive into the adventure of exploring this ancient city.

  • Learn about its history as a prosperous city of merchants and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago from your English-speaking guide.

  • See not just the stone and ceramics from the eruption but also be amazed by carbonized wood, and paintings, even more exquisite than those found in Pompeii.

  • Fun Fact: The Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum is believed to have housed a substantial library, potentially containing thousands of scrolls.

from
€85
Tourists hiking on Mount Vesuvius trail with panoramic view of Naples, Italy.
Hikers on Mount Vesuvius trail with view of crater and Naples, Italy in the background.
Tourist observing ancient frescoes at Herculaneum archaeological site, Italy.
Mosaic painting on walls of Herculaneum
Tourists exploring ancient ruins of Herculaneum with Mount Vesuvius in the background, near Naples.
Vesuvius Volcano with audio guide, view of crater and surrounding landscape, Italy tour.
Tourists hiking on a trail with a view of Mount Vesuvius in the background, Italy.
Hikers on Mount Vesuvius trail overlooking Naples and the Bay of Naples.
Guided tour group exploring ancient ruins at Herculaneum UNESCO heritage site, Italy.
Guided tour exploring the ancient ruins of Herculaneum with Mount Vesuvius in the background.
Herculaneum's House of the Mosaic Atrium with intricate floor mosaics and ancient Roman architecture.
Vesuvius crater view with tourists exploring, part of Pompeii/Naples Vesuvius and Herculaneum Tour.
Vesuvius crater view with tourists exploring, part of Pompeii/Naples Vesuvius and Herculaneum tour.
Vesuvius crater view with tourists exploring, part of Pompeii/Naples Vesuvius and Herculaneum Tour.
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  • Round-trip transfers from Naples and skip-the-line access ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit to these iconic historical sites.

  • Feel the excitement of hiking up the Vesuvian crater with a volcanological guide and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples.

  • Uncover the wonders of Roman history at Herculaneum, where you’ll find exquisitely preserved relics and ancient scrolls at the Villa dei Papyri.

  • Or, explore Pompeii, a city once bustling with everything from public baths to markets and even brothels, a vivid snapshot of ancient life.

  • Did you know? Volcanic soil can be highly fertile! Fruits and vegetables – from pears to broccoli, are grown on the slopes of Vesuvius.

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  • Round-trip transfers from Naples and skip-the-line access ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit to these iconic historical sites.

  • Feel the excitement of hiking up the Vesuvian crater with a volcanological guide and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples.

  • Uncover the wonders of Roman history at Herculaneum, where you’ll find exquisitely preserved relics and ancient scrolls at the Villa dei Papyri.

  • Or, explore Pompeii, a city once bustling with everything from public baths to markets and even brothels, a vivid snapshot of ancient life.

  • Did you know? Volcanic soil can be highly fertile! Fruits and vegetables – from pears to broccoli, are grown on the slopes of Vesuvius.

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€87

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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.


Address
Corso Resina, 230, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy
Visitors per year
300000
Expected wait time - Standard
0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1997
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Nony Stephane
CH

Nony

5/5
Switzerland
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Arrive early to avoid the crowds... the site is smaller and more intimate than Pompei. Superb conservation/restoration work. Small museum next door for a glimpse of everyday objects... perfect audio guide!
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Jordana Posner
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Jordana

5/5
United States
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I loved the history! I bought the skip the line ticket which was easy to use . Parking right next to the site. I liked it better than Pompeii You can get audio if you like Took about 3 hours great experience!!
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Elizabeth Pfaff
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Elizabeth

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United States
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Everything was wonderful! The guide was very informative and entertaining. The only thing I would suggest is changing the picture of where to meet in case our others were literal like us. :)
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Kornelia Kopec
US

Kornelia

5/5
United States
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Knowledgeable tour guide who was very familiar with the site having worked at Herculaneum for many years. Pace of presentation, guide answering all of questions with patience
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Gerard Cullinane

Gerard

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We had a wonderful guided tour of Herculaneum with our archeologist guide Nicoletta. The level of detail and information provided was excellent while also being entertaining and funny. Nicoletta chose perfect spots to stop and speak while allowing a good amount of time to take in the area and take photos. We would highly recommend this tour and are very grateful to our guide. Grazie mille
Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist
Lucie Leray
FR

Lucie

5/5
France
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Very well organized trip, meeting points clear and easy to find. Enough time in each place to see everything. We highly recommend this activity, which allows you to see 3 emblematic places close to Naples in one day!
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VERE Guy
FR

Vere

4/5
France
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Electronic tickets can be used directly at the entrance, with no need to exchange them at the cash desk. With the audioguides, the tour of the site is complete and the explanations useful. The walk back to the train station may seem long after the site visit.
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Helen McCloud
GB

Helen

5/5
United Kingdom
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Sergio, our guide, was friendly and very knowledgable (an experienced archaeologist) and brought the lives and deaths of the people of Herculaneum and Pompei in to a respectful focus. I would encourage anyone to go on an Askos tour.
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