Guided Tours

Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist

People exploring the archeological site of Herculaneum, Sorrento

Remains of interiors of houses in Herculaneum with remained fragments of frescoes and mosaics

Skulls at the ruins of Herculaneum excavation, Naples

View of the Herculaneum excavation, Naples, Italy

Venture through one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, Herculaneum, with an expert archaeologist!

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

2-hour guided tour of Herculaneum
Expert English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian-speaking archaeologist guide (as per option selected)
Group of 20 or 25 people (as per option selected)
Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum
Headsets

Cancellation policy

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

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Heather

4/5

Nov, 2024

Easy to book at short notice online for the same day. We really enjoyed the archaeological site of Herculean and there was so much still intact and preserved. The only issue we had was our guide spoke too fast especially at the start of the tour that it was hard to understand him really has to concertrate. He kept apologising for his English it was better when he talked slower.

Marili

3/5

Nov, 2024

I booked a tour with a sample group and turned out yo be 20+ where we had to carry headsets to even hear the guide. Herculaneum is beautiful but we had hoped for a much more intimate personal experience

Caroline

5/5

Oct, 2024

The guide was very friendly and clear. The headset microphone system was very pleasant and made the visit easier.

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Steve

4/5

Oct, 2024

The booking was easy to follow and we were able to book last minute. Ilaria was knowledgeable and engaging. We wish the tour was an extra hour to finish the highlights of Herculaneum.

Celine

5/5

Oct, 2024

Askos tours could reschedule the tour as I change our plans. Everything was easy, the guide Michael gave a very thorough and interesting tour, making us feel his love for archeology. The Askos staff, like Simona, was very friendly and helpful. I recommend.

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Your experience

Visit the ancient town of Herculaneum that overlooks the Gulf of Naples on this guided venture alongside an expert archaeologist. Renowned for its splendid archaeological Roman excavations, you're in for a real treat. Legend has it that Herculaneum was founded by the mythological hero, Hercules! Born of the archaic age, this city has evident Samnite, Greek, Etruscan influences, with an overriding Roman presence. Alas, this city (along with Pompeii) was destroyed by the same eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD.

These excavations were included in the UNESCO World Heritage site list in 1997. Your tour lets you explore this unique site, the unique distribution of houses, the monumental basilica, the grand spa complex, the gymnasium, and more. A walk through the ancient city lets you see bronze parts and the elevations of the houses, conservation of woods, and the various styles of Vesuvian paintings. All the while, your expert archaeologist will engage you with captivating anecdotes, secrets, and stories about this world-famous attraction.

Know before you go

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes and bring along your sunscreen and water bottle.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Entry is free for people with disabilities and an accompanying adult.
Dogs are allowed into the venue, without restriction of breed or size. However, they must be kept with a leash and/or muzzle (the latter is obligatory for all breeds and opportunities provided by current regulations). Pet parents must have bags to collect any droppings.
In the Antiquarium, inside the Padiglione della Barca and in the domus with mosaic floors, access is allowed only to dogs carried in their arms or in the appropriate carrier.

Additional information

Facilities: restroom, cloak room.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.
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.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at the Ticket Office of Herculaneum Ruins.
Address: Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy.
Your guide will be holding a sign with Askos tours written on it.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point.

Getting There

The closest bus stop is Umberto, a 10-min walk to the ticketing office.
Bus 5, 176, 177, and more will bring you here.
The closest train station is Circumvesuviana, a 10-min walk to the ticketing office.