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Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

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Welcome to the city founded by Hercules! Learn the secrets behind the atriums, courtyards, public baths and homes of Herculaneum as you skip the lines.

Highlights

Dive deep into the history of the archaeological site of Herculaneum with a multilingual audio guide and fast-track access.
Lavishly luxurious residences like the Villa of the Papyri and House of the Deer provide a glimpse into Roman aristocracy.
Imagine the bustle on main street Decumanus Maximus, once a lively place dotted with stores, homes, public baths, and more!
Visit the College of Augustales and try to spot the symbols that have fueled its status as an alleged ancient cult temple run by stately freedmen.
Don’t miss: The spectacularly colorful glass-paste mosaic framed by sea shells, in the central wall of the House of Neptune and Amphitrite.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum
Audio guide in Italian, English, French, Spanish & German

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Ratings & Reviews

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Debra

3/5

Apr, 2024

Herculaneum itself was fascinating but I wish I'd just queue for a ticket. It was quicker, easier and far cheaper. Nowhere I on the headout system did it tell me I was paying 50% more than I needed to.

Jacqueline

4/5

Apr, 2024

Ticketing experience straightforward. No hassle when we arrived at Herculaneum. Much smaller ruins than Pompeii, but equally interesting.

Andrew

4/5

Apr, 2024

Herculaneum is a stunning place to visit, with a reasonably clear map to follow. The booking experience with Headout was flawless and pain-free.

John

4/5

Apr, 2024

Free Lockers for rucksacks which makes walking round easier. We didn't have guide but plenty of interesting things to look at throughout and didn't feel we missed out. 4 hrs is plenty of time to see it all and take it in. Well worth a visit. Not far from ercolano scavi train station to easy to get to. Well worth a visit

Betina

4/5

Apr, 2024

On the day I visited the Herculaneum, it wasn't very busy, so you didn't need fast-track entry. Otherwise, I can only recommend Herculaneum. Even though it's smaller than Pompeii, you can easily spend 2-3 hours there.

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Your experience

Convenient access to a mythical legacy

Time-travel on this epic journey to Herculaneum with skip-the-line tickets, avoiding the crowds and gaining swift entry to this ancient archaeological and mythical marvel. Roam freely through the orderly ruins, marveling at well-preserved frescoes, intricate mosaics, and stunning buildings frozen in time. Discover the narratives woven into each unique site as you tune into your audio guide.

The many colors of ancient Roman life

Uncover the secrets of the verdant House of the Deer with its animal mosaics, and marvel at the opulent Villa of the Papyri. Immerse yourself in the daily life of ordinary citizens as you walk along the ancient main street Decumanus Maximus, lined with shops and houses. Right opposite the richly designed House of Neptune and Amphitrite, you will find the female entrance to the Stabian public baths. And don’t forget to visit the supposed ancient cult temple rumored to be run by imperially-sanctioned freedmen – College of Augustales.

Operating hours

Herculaneum

Monday	8:30 AM - 7:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Tuesday	8:30 AM - 7:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Wednesday	8:30 AM - 7:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Thursday	8:30 AM - 7:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Friday	8:30 AM - 7:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Saturday	8:30 AM - 7:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM
Sunday	8:30 AM - 7:30 PM	last entry 6:00 PM

Know before you go

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.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
To redeem the audio guide, it is necessary to leave a document (copies or student cards not accepted) or a security deposit as a guarantee, which will be returned.