Landmarks

Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Tickets

Tourist photographing frescoes at College of the Augustales, Herculaneum.

Ancient ruins of the Herculaneum Samnite House with stone arches and preserved structures.

Ancient kitchen ruins with stone oven at Herculaneum, Italy.

Ancient relief sculpture depicting figures in Herculaneum archives.

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08:30am - 07:30pm

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Explore ancient Herculaneum, which lies near the foothills of Mt. Vesuvius and is an excellent mirror into 1st-century life.

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Sheila

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

If you want to get a real feel for what life may have been like for the wealthy inhabitants of Herculaneum then this is the best way. Our guide Luciano Leone was brilliant, so knowledgeable giving bits of information that may be missed on a self guided tour. He ensured that all in the group were able to see the various points of interest, no fear of missing out. Some great information on the difference between the fate of Pompei and Herculaneum and therefore the differences in the archeological sites. There is some wonderfully preserved original mosaics and buildings giving a real idea of what it may have been like nearly 2000 years ago. Absolutely amazing and still looming above is Vesuvio.

Irene

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We really liked the preservation of all Herculaneum, although I have to say that the audio guide did not like how it works, the explanations are good but we did not understand which one we had to give, I mean which one we were seeing. Even so, it is so impressive that we left very happy, we would have stayed longer.

Valerie

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The meeting point was easy to find. Luciano was a well-informed, passionate, and engaging guide with great insights. The pace was just right, with time for questions and photos, and the group size made it easy to follow along. I enjoyed every minute and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Herculaneum.

Jump the lines and explore Herculaneum's villas, frescoes, public baths, and more preserved in near-perfect conditions.

Spend as much time as you want uncovering different living spaces, like the opulent House of the Bronze Hermes and the artisanal House of the Cloth.

Select an audio guide available in five languages to learn more about this once-bustling fishing colony at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.

Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum

App-based audio guide in Italian, English, French, Spanish & German (as per option selected)

Live guide

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Sara
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The reservation was quick and easy. The experience at the Herculaneum site wonderful, in addition to the beauty of the history and the site itself are the kindness of the staff and the attention to the care of the excavations. I would recommend it to anyone!
Julie
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Interesting site, I wish I'd gone there before Pompeii & I'd recommend people to do that so you are not comparing them . Wasn't expecting too see the skeletons on the lower level! Bring your own food as there's only a snack machine
Stefano
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Everything was fine, the only negative point was the audio guide, which kept getting confused and each time you had to go into the application to find and try to find the right location for the explanations, and the location is not specified.
Kristien
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
We had an amazing guide Luciano who was very funny and enjoyable to listen to. We learned a lot from his stories and he also brought a map full of pictures to help us visualize the story. The site is also very beautiful and it tells the story from millennia ago. The cats are a fun bonus!
Caroline
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The booking was easy and we liked the audio guide when we found the right section to listen to. However it was hard to navigate and auto played the next item which wasn't the next one on our route. A route guide for the audio would be helpful.

Experience the freedom of exploring Herculaneum at your own pace—skip the long ticket lines with digital entry and uncover the secrets of this UNESCO site without the hassle.

Getting started

Easily redeem your tickets at the entrance, say goodbye to the ticket lines, and get right into exploring the public squares, baths, and marketplaces of this coastal fishing town.

What to expect

Herculaneum

Believed to be of Greek origin owing to its strongly Greek Name, Herculaneum is a town that dates back to the 6th century BC. A site less busy, smaller and better preserved than Pompeii, the town is considered to be among the best preserved examples of life in the first-century. See houses with upper floors intact, the majestic basilica, the marble bath houses, the large spa complex and many more infrastructural elements of this ancient Greco-Roman town.

Features

Enjoy a flexible visit, making the most of your time to explore every corner of the ancient ruins. Seamlessly navigate through the site and make the most of your visit by upgrading to a multilingual audio guide.

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

What to bring

Carry your trusted headphones to reap the most of the digital audio guides. Ensure that the audio guide is downloaded before your visit. It’s super simple to use, and you get offline access with an easy language-switching feature.

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

Exchange your voucher for a direct entrance ticket at Archaeological Park of Herculaneum.

Address: Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano, NA, Italy.

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