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Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Tickets

Tourist photographing frescoes at College of the Augustales, Herculaneum.
Herculaneum Samnite House interior with ancient frescoes and architectural details in Campania, Italy.
Ancient kitchen ruins with stone oven at Herculaneum, Italy.
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.

4.4/5

(2,430)

Carolynn M Stanton

Carolynn

Jun 2025
Verified booking
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!!!
Nadine Corbani

Nadine

Jul 2025
Verified booking
We got there and didn't have to do anything except head to the entrance...very convenient!!! To mihliorate the audio guide, it is really very inconvenient. It is not numbered according to the attractions and often the location doesn't let you hear the description of where you are...you walk through a city, of course there are a thousand things. Overall I would repurchase the tickets right away!
Joan Nelson

Joan

Jun 2025
Verified booking
Our guide Luciano Leon was awesome! So passionate and knowledgeable. Do not hesitate to book a tour with these guides; they give you much more information and depth. This was the best tour of our Italy trip. Also extremely good booking service. We needed to change our reservation and they were so responsive.
    • 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 37 countries have loved this experience

    Kristien Karin D. Gennar

    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 Price

    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.
    Móra Eszter

    Móra

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Quick and easy purchase of tickets to many sites and programs, plus it's paper free. We visited the archeological site of Herculaneum, a real gem near Neaples where we reconnected with the ancient ages of Italy. If you don't have that much time to go to Pompei, Herculanum is just for you.
    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!!!
  • 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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