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Discover the ancient city of Herculaneum with an archaeologist guide on a tour from Naples. Explore one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in Italy.

◆ Campania ◆ Ercolano ◆ Casa del Salone Nero ◆ Europe ◆ Archaeological Site of Herculaneum ◆ Southern Europe ◆ Italy ◆ Casa dei Cervi ◆ Casa di Nettuno ed Anfitrite ◆ House of Skeletons ◆ Casa dell'Albergo, Herculaneum ◆ Southern Italy ◆ Sacellum of The Augustales ◆ Naples ◆

Description

Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist

Explore the ruins of Herculaneum on a guided tour with an archaeologist guide. Stroll through one of the best-preserved Roman cities and discover buildings like the Temple of the Augustales and the House of Neptune Benefit from skip-the-line entry and discover the ruins of this former bustling port town, home to wealthy merchants and nobility, whose lives ended dramatically fast with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Learn about life in this city, and the blast that destroyed it. See the waterfront, where the remains of more than 300 people lie, who died trying to escape by taking to the ocean. Explore the Samnite House, the thermal baths, the Temple of the Augustales, and the Forum. Discover the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, and the Gymnasium and see well-preserved stone, marble, and ceramics that survived the eruption, but also carbonized wood, paintings, and mosaics.

What's included

Guided tour of Herculaneum
Admission fees to Herculaneum
Archaeologist guide
Headsets

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Transportation

Highlights

Explore the ruins of Herculaneum on a guided tour with an archaeologist
Bypass the long entrance line with convenient skip-the-line access
Learn about the history of the former port town, and its nobility and merchants
Admire the well-preserved artifacts of ceramics, paintings, and mosaics
Discover notable buildings like the thermal baths and the House of Neptune

Additional Information

Please bring a valid ID/passport with you
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The site of Herculaneum is vast and very exposed. The use of sunscreen and a hat is recommended
It is recommended that you wear closed-toe shoes, as it can be difficult to walk through the ruins of Herculaneum with open shoes or sandals
The tour takes place rain or shine. Please bring a raincoat with you if needed
Entry tickets to Herculaneum cost €16 for adults and €2 for EU citizens aged 18–25

Reviews

4215 Reviews

Sep/18/2026 06:41:50

Aleta - Australia () Sep/18/2026 06:41:50

We enjoyed this tour, it was informative and interesting. The guide was super sweet and energetic. Herculaneum is a very cool place.

Sep/17/2026 22:23:40

GetYourGuide traveler - Brazil () Sep/17/2026 22:23:40

Very nice tour! Two hours of very good explanations about the site and the all history of it.

Sep/17/2026 19:04:49

Thomas - Germany () Sep/17/2026 19:04:49

I never had such a lively guided tour! Luciano is such a passioned guy who made us really enjoy this tour.

Sep/17/2026 13:38:18

GetYourGuide traveler - Canada () Sep/17/2026 13:38:18

Sep/17/2026 08:44:05

Kirsten - United Kingdom () Sep/17/2026 08:44:05

Antonella our guide was fantastic, very professional and extremely knowledgeable.

Sep/17/2026 06:37:11

GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom () Sep/17/2026 06:37:11

Sep/16/2026 17:25:56

GetYourGuide traveler - Spain () Sep/16/2026 17:25:56

Bruno fue nuestro guía, un hombre carismático y con mucho conocimiento, nos explicó la ciudad y el contexto que hizo posible la extraordinaria conservación en el caso de Herculano. La excursión se hace amena y es muy interesante realizar esta visita, completa muy bien la visión de la historia tras visitar Pompeya, lo recomendamos!

Sep/16/2026 10:05:23

Laura - France () Sep/16/2026 10:05:23

On a vraiment apprécié notre guide Gabriel. Il a fait vivre les ruines autour de nous en nous expliquant la vie quotidienne et l'usage des bâtiments à l'époque romaine. Je recommande vivement cette visite !

Sep/15/2026 18:54:55