Guided Tours

Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

Herculaneum ruins with Mount Vesuvius in the background, viewed from Sorrento.

Visitors exploring ancient ruins at Herculaneum with an archaeologist guide.

Herculaneum house interiors with frescoes and mosaics, Naples, Italy.

Herculaneum ruins with archaeologist guiding a tour group through ancient streets.

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

Uncover hidden secrets at ancient Roman ruins under the guidance of an expert archaeologist who reveals fascinating details.

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.

Tailor your experience with rich insights available in five languages, ensuring an immersive and personalized and journey.

Guided tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry

Expert English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian-speaking archaeologist guide (as per option selected)

Group of 20 or 25 people (as per option selected)

Audio guide

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

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Juan
5/5
Dec, 2024
Great Serena the guide, fantastic explanation and the excavations and the wonderful environment. Really worth it, I would repeat. Thank you very much Serena.
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Kim
5/5
Nov, 2024
I would recommend 10/10! Our archeologist tour guide, Luciano Leone, was amazing! It's obvious he is passionate about his work, provides valuable insight and has a witty personality. Getting to actually walk in the actual places that people walked 2000 years ago was simply astounding.
Philippe
5/5
Nov, 2024
Very nice visit in French with an archaeologist who explained the site well and showed us the most interesting places. Thanks to Francesco for a very informative and enjoyable 2-hour visit.
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Jeffrey
4/5
Oct, 2024
The tour of Herculaneum was brilliant and the guide, Danilo, was very knowledgeable. My only gripe may have been my own fault. I followed the directions in the email, thinking that was to the meeting point, wrong, it was to the backdoor of the Archeology Unit. On re-reading the email I found a second set of directions to the meeting point. My wife was not impressed with my navigating.
Elizabeth
5/5
Oct, 2024
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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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

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

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.

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.