Herculaneum Tickets
Visit the ruins of Herculaneum, once a thriving civilization reduced to ashes by the eruption of Vesuvius. Explore its perfectly preserved ruins with tickets or a guided tour to discover life and culture before 79 AD.
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Step into well-preserved ancient Roman ruins, where homes, bathhouses, and streets still reflect everyday life frozen by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD.
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Enjoy priority entry and explore at your own pace, taking your time to wander through cobbled lanes.
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Experience a quieter alternative to Pompeii, with close-up views of wooden furniture, vivid frescoes, mosaic floors, and everyday objects you rarely see elsewhere.
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Add a multilingual audio guide and/or a handy guidebook to get helpful context and stories as you move through each part of the site.
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You can also choose to join an English guided tour with an expert archaeologist, or select an option that includes round-trip transfers from Naples for a smooth, stress-free visit.
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Step into well-preserved ancient Roman ruins, where homes, bathhouses, and streets still reflect everyday life frozen by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD.
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Enjoy priority entry and explore at your own pace, taking your time to wander through cobbled lanes.
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Experience a quieter alternative to Pompeii, with close-up views of wooden furniture, vivid frescoes, mosaic floors, and everyday objects you rarely see elsewhere.
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Add a multilingual audio guide and/or a handy guidebook to get helpful context and stories as you move through each part of the site.
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You can also choose to join an English guided tour with an expert archaeologist, or select an option that includes round-trip transfers from Naples for a smooth, stress-free visit.
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See Herculaneum come to life with an archaeologist who studies the site professionally, sharing expert insights, stories, and lesser-known details in your preferred language.
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Discover remarkably intact frescoes, interiors, and public spaces that still feel close to their original state.
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Visit highlights such as the House of Neptune and Amphitrite and the ancient bath complex, where everyday life is exceptionally well preserved.
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Enjoy priority entry and a focused group size that keeps the experience clear and engaging, with headsets provided when needed.
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Upgrade to the smaller 20-person multilingual tour to move comfortably through narrow walkways and key viewpoints without crowding.
More details
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See Herculaneum come to life with an archaeologist who studies the site professionally, sharing expert insights, stories, and lesser-known details in your preferred language.
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Discover remarkably intact frescoes, interiors, and public spaces that still feel close to their original state.
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Visit highlights such as the House of Neptune and Amphitrite and the ancient bath complex, where everyday life is exceptionally well preserved.
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Enjoy priority entry and a focused group size that keeps the experience clear and engaging, with headsets provided when needed.
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Upgrade to the smaller 20-person multilingual tour to move comfortably through narrow walkways and key viewpoints without crowding.
10% off
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Bypass the lines and immerse yourself in the UNESCO-listed ruins at your own pace, accompanied by captivating commentary.
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Relive the every day activities at ancient bakeries and public baths with your official audio guide to Herculaneum, a town kept intact by volcanic eruption.
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Effortlessly explore the city’s key landmarks with expert tips and insights available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German.
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Bypass the lines and immerse yourself in the UNESCO-listed ruins at your own pace, accompanied by captivating commentary.
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Relive the every day activities at ancient bakeries and public baths with your official audio guide to Herculaneum, a town kept intact by volcanic eruption.
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Effortlessly explore the city’s key landmarks with expert tips and insights available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German.
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Explore Herculaneum the easy way, with a seamless all-in-one package that includes round-trip transfers from Naples or Sorrento.
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See the site up close as your guide leads you through preserved homes, streets, and everyday objects, helping you visualize life before the eruption.
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Skip the lines and get to explore key areas like the House of the Wooden Partition, the ancient baths, and the boathouses, where powerful stories of the eruption come into focus.
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Make it a full-day trip by adding a guided tour of Pompeii, with round-trip transfers available from Naples or a one-way transfer directly from Pompeii for added flexibility.
More details
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Explore Herculaneum the easy way, with a seamless all-in-one package that includes round-trip transfers from Naples or Sorrento.
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See the site up close as your guide leads you through preserved homes, streets, and everyday objects, helping you visualize life before the eruption.
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Skip the lines and get to explore key areas like the House of the Wooden Partition, the ancient baths, and the boathouses, where powerful stories of the eruption come into focus.
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Make it a full-day trip by adding a guided tour of Pompeii, with round-trip transfers available from Naples or a one-way transfer directly from Pompeii for added flexibility.
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Contrast the vast scale of Pompeii with the intimate, finely preserved details of Herculaneum, all with one simple, skip-the-line combo ticket.
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Breeze past the queues at Herculaneum and wander through well-preserved streets, frescoed villas, ancient bathhouses, and the impressive House of the Deer.
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Enter Pompeii at a reserved time to avoid long waiting lines, and explore the Forum, amphitheatre, ancient baths, the House of the Faun, and the moving plaster casts of victims.
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Enjoy complete flexibility at both sites, giving you more time to truly absorb the stories, atmosphere, and everyday life preserved within.
More details
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Contrast the vast scale of Pompeii with the intimate, finely preserved details of Herculaneum, all with one simple, skip-the-line combo ticket.
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Breeze past the queues at Herculaneum and wander through well-preserved streets, frescoed villas, ancient bathhouses, and the impressive House of the Deer.
-
Enter Pompeii at a reserved time to avoid long waiting lines, and explore the Forum, amphitheatre, ancient baths, the House of the Faun, and the moving plaster casts of victims.
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Enjoy complete flexibility at both sites, giving you more time to truly absorb the stories, atmosphere, and everyday life preserved within.
5% off
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A unique adventure awaits as you visit two UNESCO World Heritage marvels in one day: Mount Vesuvius and either Herculaneum or Pompeii.
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Round-trip transfers from Naples and skip-the-line access ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit to these iconic historical sites.
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Feel the excitement of hiking up the Vesuvian crater with a volcanological guide and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples.
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Or, explore Pompeii, a city once bustling with everything from public baths to markets and even brothels, a vivid snapshot of ancient life.
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Uncover the wonders of Roman history at Herculaneum, where you’ll find exquisitely preserved relics and ancient scrolls at the Villa dei Papyri.
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A unique adventure awaits as you visit two UNESCO World Heritage marvels in one day: Mount Vesuvius and either Herculaneum or Pompeii.
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Round-trip transfers from Naples and skip-the-line access ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit to these iconic historical sites.
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Feel the excitement of hiking up the Vesuvian crater with a volcanological guide and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples.
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Or, explore Pompeii, a city once bustling with everything from public baths to markets and even brothels, a vivid snapshot of ancient life.
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Uncover the wonders of Roman history at Herculaneum, where you’ll find exquisitely preserved relics and ancient scrolls at the Villa dei Papyri.
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Set off on comfortable round-trip transport from either Naples or Pompeii, and skip the ticket lines at three sites with a connected history.
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Explore the public squares, street food stalls, and villas at the UNESCO-listed ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, buried under Vesuvian ash.
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The volcanic Mount Vesuvius, resting between the two, is your next destination. Scale the tuff slopes, wander through vineyards, and peer into craters.
More details
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Set off on comfortable round-trip transport from either Naples or Pompeii, and skip the ticket lines at three sites with a connected history.
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Explore the public squares, street food stalls, and villas at the UNESCO-listed ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, buried under Vesuvian ash.
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The volcanic Mount Vesuvius, resting between the two, is your next destination. Scale the tuff slopes, wander through vineyards, and peer into craters.
- Depart from Naples in a comfortable AC van, bypass the ticket lines, and uncover the hidden treasures of Herculaneum with an expert guide by your side.
- Wander through the town’s preserved villas and central baths, frozen in time beneath layers of ash and pumice from Mount Vesuvius.
- Relax with swift 20-minute transfers from the city center, skip the queues, and enjoy captivating insights for a smooth and enriching half-day adventure.
More details
- Depart from Naples in a comfortable AC van, bypass the ticket lines, and uncover the hidden treasures of Herculaneum with an expert guide by your side.
- Wander through the town’s preserved villas and central baths, frozen in time beneath layers of ash and pumice from Mount Vesuvius.
- Relax with swift 20-minute transfers from the city center, skip the queues, and enjoy captivating insights for a smooth and enriching half-day adventure.
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Travel to or from Naples Porta Nolana/Porta Garibaldi train station and Herculaneum Ercolano Scavi train station with easy one-way transfers.
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With connections available, every 3 hours, don’t worry about missing a transfer and reach your destination within 18mins.
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Get access to air-conditioned coaches and enjoy scenic views of striking contrasts of urban neighborhoods and Mount Vesuvius rising in the background.
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At Herculaneum Ercolano Scavi Train Station, there are several transportation services to help you travel further or visit local landmarks.
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Travel to or from Naples Porta Nolana/Porta Garibaldi train station and Herculaneum Ercolano Scavi train station with easy one-way transfers.
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With connections available, every 3 hours, don’t worry about missing a transfer and reach your destination within 18mins.
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Get access to air-conditioned coaches and enjoy scenic views of striking contrasts of urban neighborhoods and Mount Vesuvius rising in the background.
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At Herculaneum Ercolano Scavi Train Station, there are several transportation services to help you travel further or visit local landmarks.
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About Herculaneum
As you enter the world of Herculaneum, history's layers are peeled back to reveal ancient Roman life. From household items to grand frescoes and sculptures, the Vesuvius eruption of 79AD preserved all these and more through the intense pyroclastic surge that swept the city.
Why visit Herculaneum?
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Plan your visit
On April 25, June 2, November 4 and the first Sunday of each month, Herculaneum offers free entry.
Right beside the ticket counter, there’s a luggage storage room where the visitors can leave their bags and other personal belongings free of cost.
Visitors can access free maps and audio tours to navigate through the site. However, for a richer experience, it is recommended to go with a certified guide who is also a trained archaeologist.
There’s parking available at an underground parking garage located near the entrance of the site. The approximate cost of parking is 3-4 euros per hour.
Like many tourist spots and monuments in Italy, Herculaneum too offers free access to wheelchairs. One can access a wheelchair by displaying your disability tag at the ticket office.
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