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Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Tickets with Official Audio Guide

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.

Welcome to the city founded by Hercules! Learn the secrets behind the atriums, courtyards, public baths and homes of Herculaneum as you skip the lines.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line direct entry to Herculaneum
Official audio guide in Italian, English, French, Spanish & German

cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Philippa

5/5

Jan, 2025

Herculaneum was an amazing place really brought to life by the audio tour. Best of all there were few tourists due to the time of year. The available exhibits were fascinating and provided an excellent insight to the lives of the people at the time of the devastating eruption. It was also most interesting to learn about the different archaeological techniques used in recovering this ancient site.

Melissa

5/5

Jan, 2025

Herculaneum was an amazing experience and the audio guide was well worth it. More preserved than Pompeii. Highly recommend this activity for those interested in history.

Mohini

4/5

Jan, 2025

It was so easy booking tickets for Herculaneum on Headout! The site itself is well restored giving an interesting insight into life prior to the eruption! It was heartbreaking going down to the previous shoreline and seeing the skeletons of those who were waiting to be rescued! Loved the paintings which are still visible all these years later! The only downside is that it is at least 20 min walk from the station. We struggled to find a bus or taxi to take us to the site.

Chelsea

4/5

Dec, 2024

Fellow travelers- for Pompeii they do not send you your tickets, you have to go exchange your voucher for a ticket which took an additional 20 mins because I had to wait in line with those buying tickets. Honestly felt like I could have bought tickets there instead of through a 3rd party. I am sure there are times of the year when tickets sell out but something to consider. Herculaneum tickets were sent directly to me, and there was no line. I had an 8:30am entry and showed up at 2pm and they let me in no problem. I recommend going to Pompeii first because it is more popular.

Gouverneur

5/5

Dec, 2024

Nice, unhindered visit, but a ticket cut out for the girl doesn't mean you get in any quicker, as you have to go and do the girl to get a ticket!

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Your experience

Convenient access to a mythical legacy

Time-travel on this epic journey to Herculaneum with skip-the-line tickets, avoiding the crowds and gaining swift entry to this ancient archaeological and mythical marvel. Roam freely through the orderly ruins, marveling at well-preserved frescoes, intricate mosaics, and stunning buildings frozen in time. Discover the narratives woven into each unique site as you tune into your audio guide.

The many colors of ancient Roman life

Uncover the secrets of the verdant House of the Deer with its animal mosaics, and marvel at the opulent Villa of the Papyri. Immerse yourself in the daily life of ordinary citizens as you walk along the ancient main street Decumanus Maximus, lined with shops and houses. Right opposite the richly designed House of Neptune and Amphitrite, you will find the female entrance to the Stabian public baths. And don’t forget to visit the supposed ancient cult temple rumored to be run by imperially-sanctioned freedmen – College of Augustales.

Operating hours

Herculaneum

Monday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Tuesday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Wednesday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Thursday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Friday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Saturday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM
Sunday	08:30 AM - 05:00 PM	last entry 03:30 PM

Know before you go

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.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
- To redeem the audio guide, it is necessary to leave a document (copies or student cards not accepted) or a security deposit as a guarantee, which will be returned.