Venture through one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, Herculaneum, with an expert archaeologist!
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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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Guided tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry
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Expert English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian-speaking archaeologist guide (as per option selected)
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Group of 20 or 25 people (as per option selected)
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- Audio guide
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, United States, France and over 23 countries have loved this experience
Stephanie
Apr, 2025
There was an actual archaeologist, unlike a different tour we went on through this company. Michele Lamberti was professional, informative, precise and considerate of the start/stop time. The company, Askos, was also very helpful and punctual. I would recommend them for booking.Jonathan
Apr, 2025
Everything was very well organized. Our guide Alfredo gave us lots of explanations and was very clear. The group was small and we made the most of Herculenum.View original review in FrenchGraciela
Mar, 2025
I loved that the guide was very passionate and enriched us with so much information. A very pleasant experience, highly recommended 100 our guide Luciano is very professional.View original review in Spanish
Ann-marie
Mar, 2025
We were introduced to the world and life of Herculaneum and our guide showed and told us about so many interesting things!
Caroline
Mar, 2025
Luciano was a great guide and brought Herculaneum to life. A fascinating place and so glad we used a guide for our visit.
Visit the ancient town of Herculaneum overlooking the Gulf of Naples on this guided venture alongside an archaeologist and just 19 other people.
Getting started
Arrive at the Herculaneum Archaeological Park on Corso Resina at least 15 minutes before your selected time slot. Present your online booking and ID for quick entry, bypassing the ticket queues. Meet your archaeology guide and group, then step into the fascinating world of Herculaneum’s excavations.
What to expect
Herculaneum
Due to its proximity to the volcanic Mount Vesuvius and its sudden devastation in 79 AD, much of the architecture and artifacts were near-pristinely preserved under 25 meters of ash. The excavations of this fishing village unearthed exciting finds, like scrolls belonging to an ancient library – the Villa de Papyri.
Features
This city has evident Samnite, Greek, Etruscan influences, with an overriding Roman presence. These excavations were included in the UNESCO World Heritage site list in 1997.
Your tour lets you explore the entire site: the unique distribution of houses, the monumental basilica, the grand spa complex, the gymnasium, and more. A walk through town 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.
What to bring
- Please carry a valid ID or passport for verification purposes.
Accessibility
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This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
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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.
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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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.
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Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at the Ticket Office of Herculaneum Ruins.
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Address: Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy.
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Your guide will be holding a sign with Askos tours written on it.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point.
Getting There
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The closest bus stop is Umberto, a 10-min walk to the ticketing office.
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Bus 5, 176, 177, and more will bring you here.
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The closest train station is Circumvesuviana, a 10-min walk to the ticketing office.
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