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- For history buffs, this exclusive private tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line access will fuel your passion in the right direction.
- With the expertise of a multilingual guide, uncover the beautiful city frozen in time after the deadly Mount Vesuvius eruption.
- Experience a timelapse of emotions as you admire vivid frescoes and mosaics that once adorned the luxurious walls that talk about the Roman way of life!
- Get to see the well-preserved public baths, the engineering efforts, the shops that existed, and the lives that the inhabitants led before the eruption.
- The efforts to restore this UNESCO-listed ruins have been ongoing and this personalized tour is the best way to delve deeper into it.
- For history buffs, this exclusive private tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line access will fuel your passion in the right direction.
- With the expertise of a multilingual guide, uncover the beautiful city frozen in time after the deadly Mount Vesuvius eruption.
- Experience a timelapse of emotions as you admire vivid frescoes and mosaics that once adorned the luxurious walls that talk about the Roman way of life!
- Get to see the well-preserved public baths, the engineering efforts, the shops that existed, and the lives that the inhabitants led before the eruption.
- The efforts to restore this UNESCO-listed ruins have been ongoing and this personalized tour is the best way to delve deeper into it.
Inclusions
- 2-hour private tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry
- Expert English/Spanish/German/French-speaking guide
- The Northen Cardo
- The House of the Skeleton
- The Thermal Baths
- The Temple of the Augustali
- The House of Neptune and Amphitrite
- The House of the Wooden Partition
- The Gymnasium
- The Terrace of Nonius Balbus
- The beach
- Tip: Don't forget to ask your guide about key attractions like the House of the Skeleton, the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, the Thermal Baths, and the Forum.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION3 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
START POINT
Naples city center
Board your spacious transfers from the city center. A short but sweet 20-minute ride later, meet your knowledgeable guide inside the sprawling archaeological park to begin an unforgettable journey.
12 km
20 minutes
1
Herculaneum
120 min
1 attractions
Tickets included
After a panoramic ride along the Gulf of Naples, entry to Herculaneum is easiest with your pre-booked ticket and valid ID in hand. Step into an ancient city and fishing colony famously preserved under volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius, offering a remarkably intact glimpse into daily life in the Roman Empire.
Highlights
House of the Wooden Partition
Witness fully functional sliding wooden doors that have been preserved for over two millennia since its creation, a reminder of the long history of human innovation.
12 km
20 minutes
2
END POINT
Naples city center
Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transport and skip-the-line access on a guided tour to the ancient city of Herculaneum.
- Everything you get: Board an air-conditioned van for a comfortable 20-minute transfer from Naples, then skip the long ticket lines upon arrival at Herculaneum. Explore the remarkably preserved homes, frescoes, and wooden artifacts with an expert guide who brings this ancient Roman city to life.
- Why choose this: Forget about the hassle of planning—enjoy seamless transport and expert guidance for a smooth, enriching experience at one of Italy’s most iconic archaeological sites.
Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transport and skip-the-line access on a guided tour to the ancient city of Herculaneum.
- Everything you get: Board an air-conditioned van for a comfortable 20-minute transfer from Naples, then skip the long ticket lines upon arrival at Herculaneum. Explore the remarkably preserved homes, frescoes, and wooden artifacts with an expert guide who brings this ancient Roman city to life.
- Why choose this: Forget about the hassle of planning—enjoy seamless transport and expert guidance for a smooth, enriching experience at one of Italy’s most iconic archaeological sites.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry
- Round-trip transfers from Naples
- Fully-fitted GT coach
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- During the low season, from Nov to Mar, the live guide inside the ruins will be replaced with an audio guide if the group is less than 6 people.
- The following are not allowed on this tour: Large baggage and suitcases.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
START POINT
Naples/Pompeii
Board your spacious AC transfers from central Naples or Pompeii. Sit back and leave aside the logistical planning. Get dropped right at the entrance to each site, with the access fees all paid and ample time to explore before moving on.
10 km
15 minutes
1
Pompeii
1 attractions
Tickets included
Show your entry tickets, jump the lines, and independently walk amidst ancient streets, villas, and theaters offering a vivid snapshot of 1st-century life.
In 79 AD, the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. In the 21st century, you can discover both their archaeological excavations and climb the active volcano all in one trip.
Highlights
House of the Faun
Wander through Pompeii's largest and most elaborate residential complex, centered by a bronze statue of a dancing satyr.
8 km
15 minutes
2
Herculaneum
1 attractions
Tickets included
Explore this neighboring well-preserved Roman town, where volcanic ash sealed wooden structures, mosaics, and everyday artifacts in remarkable detail, halting entropy for nearly a couple millennia.
Highlights
House of Neptune and Amphitrite
Stop by this small yet richly frescoed villa, featuring a large technicolor mosaic of Greek sea deities.
5 km
10 minutes
3
Mount Vesuvius
Tickets included
Hike to the crater of this iconic volcano, whose explosive eruption shaped history and left behind breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples.
10 km
15 minutes
4
END POINT
Naples/Pompeii
Journey through two buried cities and a volcano – all featuring in a saga of ash and lava.
- Everything you get: Hop aboard round-trip transfers from either Naples or Pompeii. The first stop is Pompeii, followed by Herculaneum. Explore the villas, libraries, and food stalls at these two neighboring cities that faced similar fates. Then, head to Mount Vesuvius. Climb its slopes and craters to observe lava flows.
- Why choose this: With one booking and eight hours, skip the lines at three intertwined UNESCO landmarks, taking advantage of AC coach travel for the whole day.
Journey through two buried cities and a volcano – all featuring in a saga of ash and lava.
- Everything you get: Hop aboard round-trip transfers from either Naples or Pompeii. The first stop is Pompeii, followed by Herculaneum. Explore the villas, libraries, and food stalls at these two neighboring cities that faced similar fates. Then, head to Mount Vesuvius. Climb its slopes and craters to observe lava flows.
- Why choose this: With one booking and eight hours, skip the lines at three intertwined UNESCO landmarks, taking advantage of AC coach travel for the whole day.
Inclusions
- Day trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius
- Round-trip transfers from Pompeii or Naples (as per option selected)
- Entry to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius National Park
- Audio guide and map of Pompeii
Exclusions
- Live guide
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- During the low season, from Nov to Mar, the live guide inside the ruins will be replaced with an audio guide if the group is less than 6 people.
- The following are not allowed on this tour: Large baggage and suitcases.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION4 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERTrain
START POINT
Sorrento Train Station
Depart aboard a comfortable train at Sorrento Station and soak in panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples along the way.
40 km
60 minutes
1
Herculaneum
120 min
1 attractions
Tickets included
Breeze through the entrance of the expansive archaeological park with your pre-booked ticket. Meet your expert guide to kick off a memorable tour through an ancient city and fishing hub, astonishingly preserved under Vesuvius' ash, providing a vivid snapshot of daily Roman life.
Highlights
Villa of the Papyri
A luxurious sea view villa renowned for its exquisite architecture and art, and unique library of papyrus scrolls, discovered in 1750.
40 km
60 minutes
2
END POINT
Sorrento Train Station
An express train ride from Sorrento station to Herculaneum and an insightful tour.
- Everything you get: Enjoy a scenic train ride along the Gulf of Naples before uncovering the streets of Herculaneum in two hours. Avoid the ticket lines and benefit from live guidance. Don't worry about your return journey to Sorrento as that's covered too.
- Why choose this: If you're vacationing on the Sorrentine Peninsula and want to cover a historical site nearby.
An express train ride from Sorrento station to Herculaneum and an insightful tour.
- Everything you get: Enjoy a scenic train ride along the Gulf of Naples before uncovering the streets of Herculaneum in two hours. Avoid the ticket lines and benefit from live guidance. Don't worry about your return journey to Sorrento as that's covered too.
- Why choose this: If you're vacationing on the Sorrentine Peninsula and want to cover a historical site nearby.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry
- Round-trip express train ticket from Sorrento
- Maps
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- During the low season, from Nov to Mar, the live guide inside the ruins will be replaced with an audio guide if the group is less than 6 people.
- The following are not allowed on this tour: Large baggage and suitcases.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Get expert insights into Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved ruins on a tour led by an archaeologist.
- Everything you get: Join an archaeologist-led group of no more than 20 guests, skip ticket lines, and explore remarkably preserved villas, streets, and frescoes. Uncover how daily life thrived in bustling Roman squares and marketplaces, with expert insights in your preferred language.
- Why choose this: Experience the history of Herculaneum through an archaeologist’s eyes, in a small group, for a more personalized and interactive exploration of the ancient city.
Get expert insights into Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved ruins on a tour led by an archaeologist.
- Everything you get: Join an archaeologist-led group of no more than 20 guests, skip ticket lines, and explore remarkably preserved villas, streets, and frescoes. Uncover how daily life thrived in bustling Roman squares and marketplaces, with expert insights in your preferred language.
- Why choose this: Experience the history of Herculaneum through an archaeologist’s eyes, in a small group, for a more personalized and interactive exploration of the ancient city.
Inclusions
- 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)
Exclusions
- Audio guide
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- Please carry a valid ID or passport for verification purposes.
- 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.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions. Bring a raincoat if rain is expected.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Get insider information on Roman history on this guided tour of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park with these skip-the-line tickets.
- A UNESCO World Heritage site, your guide tells you about the lives of 4000+ inhabitants that disappeared after the Mount Vesuvius eruption.
- Find out more about the lives of ancient Romans before disaster struck their city with your upgraded archeological guide.
- Learn about the different aesthetics that were adapted including mosaic, wood, frescoes, Greek-styled paintings, marble columns, and so on.
- Visit the sites to see where baths were drawn and also find paper scrolls preserved from back in the day.
- Get insider information on Roman history on this guided tour of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park with these skip-the-line tickets.
- A UNESCO World Heritage site, your guide tells you about the lives of 4000+ inhabitants that disappeared after the Mount Vesuvius eruption.
- Find out more about the lives of ancient Romans before disaster struck their city with your upgraded archeological guide.
- Learn about the different aesthetics that were adapted including mosaic, wood, frescoes, Greek-styled paintings, marble columns, and so on.
- Visit the sites to see where baths were drawn and also find paper scrolls preserved from back in the day.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line access to the Herculaneum
- Expert English-speaking archeological guide (optional)
- Headsets (for groups of 10 or more)
Exclusions
- Visiting the crater of Mount Vesuvius
- This venue has wheelchair access for most areas.
- Guide dogs are allowed.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION5 hours
START POINT
2 starting points available
17 km
45 minutes
1
Herculaneum
1 attractions
Tickets included
Follow an expert guide as you marvel at the ingenuity of the Central Baths, learn about an imperial cult at the Hall of the Augustals, and more!
Highlights
House of the Relief of Telephus
This three-storey mansion was once laden with marble walls and a panoramic terrace.
17 km
45 minutes
2
END POINT
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Easily travel between two sister cities that tell the tale of Vesuvian wrath and primeval urbanity!
- Learn the legacy of Pompeii and Herculaneum with your expert guide, relaxing on comfortable round-trip train transfers.
- Brush past queues and peek into the lives of Romans from two millennia ago as you survey the thermopolia and temples of Pompeii.
- Uncover ancient manuscripts at the Villa of the Papyri library, divine statues at the Temple of the Four Gods, and much more at Herculaneum.
- Upgrade for an AC coach and a visit to the volcanic source, Mount Vesuvius! Or choose to pair your Pompeii visit with Amalfi and Ravello.
Easily travel between two sister cities that tell the tale of Vesuvian wrath and primeval urbanity!
- Learn the legacy of Pompeii and Herculaneum with your expert guide, relaxing on comfortable round-trip train transfers.
- Brush past queues and peek into the lives of Romans from two millennia ago as you survey the thermopolia and temples of Pompeii.
- Uncover ancient manuscripts at the Villa of the Papyri library, divine statues at the Temple of the Four Gods, and much more at Herculaneum.
- Upgrade for an AC coach and a visit to the volcanic source, Mount Vesuvius! Or choose to pair your Pompeii visit with Amalfi and Ravello.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum with entry
- Expert English-speaking archaeologist guide
- Digital audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, French & German
- Round-trip train transfers between Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Pompeii Express ticket
- Visit to Mount Vesuvius (optional)
- Round-trip AC coach transfers (optional)
- Tip: Don't miss the charming Samnite House, one of the oldest homes in Herculaneum, dating back to the second century BC!
- Shutterbugs, take note: Commercial photography and tripods are a no-go inside the venues.
- Strict dress code: No discourteous clothing or shirtless attire is allowed inside Pompeii Archaeological Park.
- Big dogs (above the weight 10kg and the height of 40cm) are not allowed into the venue. Guide dogs with the proper certification are welcome.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- Your guide will offer a flexible route/itinerary to accommodate any opening and closing restrictions or restoration work. Therefore, the exact locations you visit on your tour may vary.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Herculaneum TicketsGuided Tours
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Why take a guided tour of Herculaneum?
- Assured expertise: In most guided tours, you will be accompanied by an archeologist who is well-versed with the ruins. They will be able to lend insights on the unique aspects and differentiating features of the remains you see. They will also be able to narrate Herculaneum's history, its relationship with Vesuvius and Pompeii, etc.
- Personalized exploration: With smaller groups, you can ask questions and engage with Herculaneum's history, making your visit more enriching and tailored to your interests.
- Priority access: Your guide will be able to get you in quickly by skipping the lines. You can begin your tour on time and use your time to ask questions / engage with your guide.
- Multilingual options: Your guide can speak your language! Choose among English, Spanish, French, German or Italian tours to make the most of your experience.
Which guided tour is best for you?
Skip-the-line guided tours
Duration: 2 hours
Suited for: Travelers short on time
Ticket price: €49
Why go for it?
- Bypass queues and dive straight into the heart of the action. The knowledgeable guide will enrich your experience with fascinating stories and facts about the ruins.
- Enjoy comprehensive experience with multilingual guides at your disposal. Choose among English, Spanish, French, German or Italian tours.
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What does a Herculaneum skip-the-line tour include?
Round-trips and combo tours
Duration: 5-7.5 hours
Suited for: Those looking for an end-to-end package
Ticket price: €99.75
Why go for it?
- If you're coming from Naples or Pompeii, this trip is an excellent way to cover both Pompeii and Herculaneum. The best part? Enjoy a small-group guided tour of less than 20 people.
- This is a cost-effective and time-efficient option that includes round trip transfers from Naples in a GT coach.
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Frequently asked questions about Herculaneum guided tours
How much does a Herculaneum guided tour cost?
Herculaneum tours cost vary based on the type of experience you choose. The price for Herculaneum guided tours starts from €49 and this variant offers skip-the-line entry. The tour with an archeologist who will take you through Pompeii as well is priced at €99.75. These charges include transfers to and from Herculaneum.
Why should I opt for a guided tour of Herculaneum?
Guided tours offer expert insights into the history and significance of Herculaneum, which you may miss out on if you're exploring on your own. With a tour guide, you will gain intimate knowledge of highlights within Herculaneum such as the ancient houses, the grand baths, the gymnasium and more.
How long do Herculaneum guided tours last?
The duration of Herculaneum guided tours can vary based on the type of tour and the inclusions. On average, a Herculaneum tour can take around 2 hours.
What languages are Herculaneum guided tours available in?
Herculaneum guided tours are available in Italian, French, German, English and Spanish.
Do I get skip-the-line access with my Herculaenum tour?
Yes, most guided Herculaneum tours also include skip-the-line access to Herculaneum . This allows you to bypass the long ticket lines and gain quicker entry into the monument. However, it's always a good idea to confirm this feature while booking your particular tour.
What is the cancellation policy for a Herculaneum tour?
Most Herculaneum tours offer free cancellation, allowing you to cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the tour starts and receive a full refund. It's important to check the specific cancellation policy for the tour you are booking to understand the terms and avoid any potential disappointment.
Are small-group guided tours available at Herculaneum?
Yes, with your ticket, you can expect to find yourself amidst a group of 20 members or less. This allows you to have a more personalized interaction with your guide and other group members. Note that if there are less than 6 tourists during the lean season (November to March), an audio guide will replace a live guide.
Are audio guides available as an alternative to a human guide?
Yes, you can book to avail an audio guide experience if you don't prefer an in-person guided tour.
Do the guides have professional training or certifications related to Herculaneum?
An expert archeologist will walk you through the ruins to explain the significance of the remnants. This guide is not only well-versed with the site but is also a subject matter expert having the necessary academic and professional certifications.
What happens if I'm late for my Herculaneum guided tour?
If you're late, you might miss the tour, as these tours tend to start promptly. Latecomers may neither be able to join the group nor receive a refund. Try to arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior so even if get delayed for any reason, you’ll still have some buffer time.
