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Herculaneum Audio Guide

Herculaneum ruins with official audio guide, Naples, Italy.

Discover one of the best-preserved archaeological sites around the globe with its official audio guide. Get to know rare-known secrets of the ancient town buried under the volcanic ash of Mt Vesuvius.

Explore the ancient town of Herculaneum at its Archaeological Park in Italy with an official audio guide.

Get to know historical anecdotes of the millennia-old buried Vesuvian town.

Stroll through the archaeological site on the route specified by the audio guide and tune in at 63 listening points.

Listen to the entertaining narrative storytelling of the audio guide available in 5 languages.

Take 360° virtual tours and sneak a peek into the daily life of elite Ancient Romans.

Audio guide

Entry tickets to the Herculaneum Archaeological Park

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United Kingdom, France, Spain and over 19 countries have loved this experience
José
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Jan, 2025
The museum of the ruins of Herculaneum is dazzling.
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Chatelier
5/5
Apr, 2025
Superb visit. The Herculum site is very different from Pompeii. Much smaller, but you can get inside almost any house. Taking the audioguide is a real plus, I recommend it. We spent just under 3 hours seeing all the houses.
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Albert
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Mar, 2025
Nice place to visit. Easy access.
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Sian
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Feb, 2025
Great insight before visiting Pompeii. Do both!
Massoni
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Apr, 2025
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Experience the magic of Herculaneum Archeological Park while listening to its official audio guide. One of the best-preserved archeological sites in the world, Herculaneum is full of fascinating historical anecdotes. The official audio guide will curate a path best to explore the site to the fullest. With 63 listening points, you'll tune in to the engaging guide for a total of 150 minutes of audio.

Children can enjoy a special path reserved for kids with an audio storytelling session of about 40 minutes. Take advantage of the simple touch display and get access to 360° virtual tours. Immerse yourself in the region's past as you learn about the ancient city before the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD through accurate historical geo-localization technology. You'll also learn about the fascinating story of site director Francesco Sirano.

Herculaneum

Monday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Tuesday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Wednesday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Thursday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Friday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Saturday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Sunday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm

Important Information

Please bring a valid photo ID to be left as a deposit (copies or student cards not accepted).

Bring along your earphones with a jack cable for Android devices.

Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Ticket Redemption Point

You can redeem your tickets at Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy.

To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, simply search for - Parco Archeologico di Ercolano.

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Getting There

The closest bus stop is Plinio, a 5-minute walk from the Herculaneum.

Bus #5 will get you there.