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Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Tickets with Official Audio Guide

Visitors exploring ancient ruins at Herculaneum, Italy, with colorful buildings in the background.

Herculaneum's House of the Deer with ancient Roman architecture and garden.

Visitors reading informational displays on a guided tour in Pompeii.

Mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite at Herculaneum's House of Neptune, Italy.

Open today

08:30am - 07:30pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.3/5

(3,964)

Sylvia

Jun 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The booking went really well, there was no overpriced surcharge. It would have been nice if I had also received a map when I showed my ticket. I didn't see it anywhere myself, but another visitor had one. The excavation site is similar to Pompeii - only smaller and generally less grandiose. The construction and layout of the houses is similar. Easy to traverse in 3 hours. Even on your own, if you want to get a taste of the atmosphere and understand the display boards with explanations in English. If you want more information, you should book a guide.

Jarna

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Audioguide was good. As the ruins are in a pit and no breeze can be felt in there, it felt like being in a frying pan ( I was there in July). Therefore it was good to have a small area with trees and loungers to sit and rest in the shadow. There was also a water tap, but the water probably wasn't potable, so bring your own water. The area to explore is much smaller than Pompeii, so it could fit better to those who are not interested to spend a long time exploring the ruins - in comparison, Pompeii is really huge. Some very well preserved mosaics and wall paintings. Less people than in Pompeii.

Steven

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Herculaneum was absolutely amazing! Our tickets said that an App based audio tour was included and that we should download it before arrival, but there was no link to it in the information provided. I found an App for Herculaneum for 1.99€ but didn't know if it was genuine. When we arrived at Herculaneum the guy at the ticket office said he didn't know anything about an App but we could pay 10€ for an Audio tour. This needs to be clearer on the tickets. Several other reviews on Headout mention the same issue.

Bypass the lines and immerse yourself in the UNESCO-listed ruins at your own pace, accompanied by captivating commentary.

Relive the every day activities at ancient bakeries and public baths with your official audio guide to Herculaneum, a town kept intact by volcanic eruption.

Effortlessly explore the city’s key landmarks with expert tips and insights available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and German.

Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum

Official audio guide in Italian, English, French, Spanish & German

Live guide

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Teyssier
Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Exceptional site 🤩🤩🤩 We spent 5 hours there and didn't see the time go by
Jonathan
Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
No big crowds, such an amazing site
Wendy
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Very easy to collect tickets and audio equipment. Communication from head out was very up to date. Directions were clear and we both had a lovely relaxed time. Would use headout again.Enjoyed Herculaneum.
Cremaschi
Sep 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The audio guide is sufficiently useless. Very little information and, above all, a "narrative" coupled with a clear path would be much more interesting. One runs the risk of continuing to stop and look for the track number.
Fernando
Sep 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The audio guide is too dense, some tracks could be excluded and signposted. The site is very well preserved

Getting started

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. Redeem your audio guide at the kiosk and begin unraveling the city.

What to expect

Herculaneum

Uncover the secrets of the verdant House of the Deer with its animal mosaics, and marvel at the opulent Villa of the Papyri. Explore 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.

Features

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 official 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

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 on a leash and/or with 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 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.

Ticket Redemption Point

Show your ticket at Archaeological Park of Herculaneum.

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

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Resina - Poste. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the attraction.

Board buses #176, #177 and #455 to get you there.

By Train

The closest train station is Ercolano Scavi. It is a quick 7-minute walk to the attraction.

Board trains #L1, #L4, and more to get you there.