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Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Tickets

Tourist exploring the ancient ruins of the College of the Augustales in Herculaneum, Italy.
Herculaneum Samnite House interior with ancient frescoes and architectural details in Campania, Italy.
Ancient kitchen ruins at Herculaneum, Naples, showcasing preserved cooking tools and stone structures.
Ancient frescoes at Herculaneum

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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.

    • 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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    Guests from United Kingdom, United States, France and over 30 countries have loved this experience

    Marcela Aravena

    Marcela

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    You enter directly by scanning the QR code that is in the digital entrance. The audio guide is very good, but it is advisable to have a physical map of the archaeological site.
    Carolynn M Stanton

    Carolynn

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Tickets were easy to obtain. When we arrived at the Herculaneum site we were greeted by the check in lady. We were introduced to the Archaeologist Theresa who was brilliant. The tour started on time with the small group as was promised. We all had headsets and could hear Theresa clearly. Her enthusiasm for her chosen profession was inspiring. I'm so glad she was working with us. I would recommend Theresa and this tour to all who are interested even a little, in the Herculaneum site and its history. You will be drawn in and want to learn more. Herculaneum was the main reason I came to Italy. It was so worth while, I loved every minute. Thank you Theresa!!!
    VIDEAU Aline

    Videau

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Clear and simple online transaction. The only (big) drawback is the audio guide! Not in its operation, but in its design. The numbers don't correspond to anything on site, you don't know where you are and the sequences follow one another without any significant pause!
    Keith Laverty

    Keith

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Fascinating history, with detailed and engaging discussion by our very knowledgeable guide Antonella. In 2 hours we covered most highlights of the site, and were free to wander afterwards. We also visited the museum displays afterwards to see many artifacts such as pottery, jewelry, and household items which were recovered from Herculaneum. Walking around the archeological site the ancient paving stones are somewhat uneven, so one must walk carefully, but boardwalks in some areas are helpful. We used the Circumvesuviana train to and from Napoli to get to Ecology, from Garibaldi station.
    Reynaldo Morales

    Reynaldo

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Perfect direct entry with no lines, only the audio guide sales are difficult to carry, the numbers do not match when walking through the ruins.
  • 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

    Monday08:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Tuesday08:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Wednesday08:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday08:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Friday08:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Saturday08:30am - 07:30pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Sunday08:30am - 07:30pmlast 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.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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