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Herculaneum Audio Guide

Herculaneum Archaeological Park ruins with surrounding modern buildings in the background.

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08:30am - 07:30pm

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Discover one of the best-preserved archaeological sites around the globe with its official audio guide. Get to know rare-known secrets of the ancient town buried under the volcanic ash of Mt Vesuvius.

4.1/5

(642)

William

Jul 2025

Verified booking

Ticketing experience worked well although signage at the entrance wasn't particularly clear. €10 guide was confusing and didn't cover some important buildings. A paper map, with highlights, would have been useful. Museum was good. Refreshment facilities poor.

Richard

May 2025

Verified booking

Really enjoyed it all - much quieter than pompeii and more easy to see in our opinion. Great views from the ticket office area. Very easy ticketing experience online. Helpful staff at the venue. No queues on the day when we went so cannot comment on the skip the queue experience. Not absolutely clear direction where to get the paper tickets from or if this would have been possible with queues. Snack site was good views and comfortable seating though maybe a cafe would be nice? Audio was a bit confusing at times as not sure which entrance we were using sometimes. Shame that we couldn't see some rooms as they were roped off (due to off-season - lack of staff to man the buildings?) - but still a very good experience.

Virginie

May 2025

Verified booking

Everything went very well. The aidioguide helps you get into the mood of the time and understand why Herculaneum is better preserved than Pompeii. The tour is fabulous. The queue cutter wasn't essential at the time we visited, which wasn't very high season... there weren't that many visitors, so it was even more realistic.

Explore the ancient town of Herculaneum at its Archaeological Park in Italy with an official audio guide.

Get to know historical anecdotes of the millennia-old buried Vesuvian town.

Stroll through the archaeological site on the route specified by the audio guide and tune in at 63 listening points.

Listen to the entertaining narrative storytelling of the audio guide available in 5 languages.

Take 360° virtual tours and sneak a peek into the daily life of elite Ancient Romans.

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Entry tickets to the Herculaneum Archaeological Park

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, France, Spain and over 21 countries have loved this experience
Teyssier
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Exceptional site 🤩🤩🤩 We spent 5 hours there and didn't see the time go by
Jonathan
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
No big crowds, such an amazing site
Joerg
Jul, 2025Verified booking
3/5
So, on a positive note - the ruins were really impressive and interesting, in some cases, with imagination, you could imagine yourself back in ancient Roman life. The audio guide was sometimes a bit confusing because you often couldn't find rooms or phalluses or frescoes because of the descriptions (this was the case for me and my wife), and some areas were blocked off. And I think that with the frequency of visitors you could also afford a proper café or a snack bar where you could get a glass of wine and a panini. Toast or something - like in the archaeological museum, for example.
William
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Ticketing experience worked well although signage at the entrance wasn't particularly clear. €10 guide was confusing and didn't cover some important buildings. A paper map, with highlights, would have been useful. Museum was good. Refreshment facilities poor.
Guido
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Very well preserved buildings and streets. The audio guide takes you back to Roman times. The skeletons at the bottom of the excavation are impressive.

Experience the magic of Herculaneum Archeological Park while listening to its official audio guide. One of the best-preserved archeological sites in the world, Herculaneum is full of fascinating historical anecdotes. The official audio guide will curate a path best to explore the site to the fullest. With 63 listening points, you'll tune in to the engaging guide for a total of 150 minutes of audio.

Children can enjoy a special path reserved for kids with an audio storytelling session of about 40 minutes. Take advantage of the simple touch display and get access to 360° virtual tours. Immerse yourself in the region's past as you learn about the ancient city before the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD through accurate historical geo-localization technology. You'll also learn about the fascinating story of site director Francesco Sirano.

Herculaneum

Monday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Tuesday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Wednesday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Thursday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Friday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Saturday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm
Sunday	08:30am - 07:30pm	last entry 06:00pm

Important Information

Please bring a valid photo ID to be left as a deposit (copies or student cards not accepted).

Bring along your earphones with a jack cable for Android devices.

Admission is free on the first Sunday of every month.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

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.

Ticket Redemption Point

You can redeem your tickets at Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy.

To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, simply search for - Parco Archeologico di Ercolano.

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Getting There

The closest bus stop is Plinio, a 5-minute walk from the Herculaneum.

Bus #5 will get you there.