Herculaneum audio guide tours

One booking covers your entry and the park's own audio guide. Arrive when you like and let 63 stops tell the full story.

• Everything you get: Entry ticket to Herculaneum Archaeological Park plus the official device-based audio guide, loaded with 63 geo-localised listening points and 150 minutes of expert commentary for adults, and a dedicated 40-minute narration path for children. Includes access to in-app images, historical content, and 360° virtual tours narrated by park director Francesco Sirano.
• Why choose this: Buying your entry ticket and audio guide separately means two queues: one at the ticket office and one at the audio guide desk. Booking both together in advance means you arrive with everything sorted, collect your device in minutes, and walk straight in.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum

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

Exclusions #

• Live guide

What to bring

• Bring a valid original photo ID to leave as a deposit at the audio guide desk — copies and student cards are not accepted.
• Bring your own earphones with a jack cable; Android device users in particular should ensure their earphones are jack-compatible.
• Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as the site's ancient paving is uneven throughout.
• Sun protection is strongly advised in warmer months as much of the park is open-air with limited shade.

What's not allowed

• Touching or disturbing ruins, mosaics, or artifacts is strictly prohibited.
• Large bags and wheeled luggage are not permitted inside the park.
• Drones are not allowed.
• Pets are welcome without breed or size restrictions but must remain on a leash at all times.

Accessibility

• Some accessible routes, ramps, and bridges are available within the site, including a path along Cardo III.
• However, much of Herculaneum's terrain involves uneven ancient paving, steps, and sloped surfaces that may present challenges for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility.
• Accessible restrooms are available at the entrance, visitor centre, and ticket office.

Additional information

• Entry to the park is free for visitors under 18 with a valid passport or ID presented at the ticket office.
• Collect your audio guide device after entry — present your voucher at the audio guide desk following ticket redemption.
• The park is open daily; audio guide collection hours run from 8:30am to 6pm, with the park itself closing at 7pm.
• Your booking is valid for the full opening hours on your chosen date with no fixed arrival time.

Inclusions #

• Guided tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry

• Round-trip transfers from Naples

• Fully-fitted GT coach

2 UNESCO sites in 1 day: Pompeii’s streets & Herculaneum’s villas, with a local expert and round-trip transfers.

• Day out to: A full-day trip to the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, with convenient round-trip AC coach or minivan transfers and pick-up from central Naples.
• You’ll get: Comfortable round-trip transfers from the nearest major city, with onboard commentary and guided tours of Pompeii and Herculaneum, plus skip-the-line access at both sites.
• Pompeii: Skip the queues and explore highlights with your expert guide, from the Forum and amphitheater to baths, bakeries, and haunting plaster casts. Discover the scale of a thriving Roman city, frozen in 79 AD.
• Herculaneum: Continue to the more intimate ruins of Herculaneum, remarkably preserved under 20 meters of volcanic mud. Explore lavish villas, mosaics, thermal baths, and even carbonized wooden furniture, offering vivid insight into Roman daily life.
• Upgrades: Choose with archaeologist guide for in-depth commentary at both sites or add lunch for a relaxed, worry-free break between the two tours.

Inclusions #

• Day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum

• Round-trip AC coach/minivan transfers from Naples

• Guided tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entry

• Guided tour of Herculaneum skip-the-line entry ticket

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Archeologist guide (as per option selected)

• Lunch (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to bring

• Valid ID or passport (mandatory for entry).

What’s not allowed

• Large bags and luggage are restricted inside the sites.

Accessibility

• Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility due to uneven terrain.

Additional information

• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes early; late arrivals count as no-show.
• For guided tours, routes may adjust the route depending on restoration work, closures, or crowd levels.

What to bring

• Expect moderate walking on uneven terrain,wear comfortable shoes.

What's not allowed

• Strict dress code (no indecent clothing or shirtless entry).
• Large dogs (>10kg/40cm) aren’t permitted, except certified guide dogs.
• No commercial photography or tripods.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for people with impaired mobility and cardiac issues.

Inclusions #

• Day trip around Pompeii, Herculaneum & Vesuvius

• Round-trip AC coach transfers from Naples

• Skip-the-line entry to Pompeii Archaeological Park

• Entrance ticket to Herculaneum Pompeii Archaeological Park

• Access to Mt. Vesuvius National Park

• Audio guide for Pompeii in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German

• Map for Pompeii

• Transfers between the sites

• Lunch (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

From Naples to 79 AD: archaeologist-led, queue-free, with the ride included.

• Everything you get: Round-trip transfers in an AC van from central Naples, plus skip-the-line entry and a 2-hour walking tour led by a licensed archaeologist. Wander frescoed villas, thermal baths, the Forum, and the haunting boat sheds.
• Why choose this: Herculaneum draws far fewer crowds than Pompeii, so your archaeologist can actually slow down at the good stuff—vivid mosaics, intact upper floors, and frescoes that survived the eruption.
• Upgrades: Enhance your experience with the full-day option that includes a guided tour of Pompeii along with Herculaneum, either starting from Naples or directly from Pompeii. If your base is Sorrento, you have the option to begin your experience from here too.

Inclusions #

• Priority entry to Herculaneum

• Guided tour of Herculaneum

• Guided tour of Pompeii (as per option selected)

• Round-trip AC coach transfers from Naples (as per option selected)

• Round-trip express train ticket from Sorrento (as per option selected)

• One-way Circumvesuviana train ticket from Pompeii (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Meals

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID for entry and verification.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven and ancient terrain.
• Bring sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
• Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
• Pack an umbrella or raincoat, as the tour operates rain or shine.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, backpacks, luggage, or suitcases larger than 30 x 30 x 15 cm are not allowed inside the sites.
• Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
• Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.
• The tour operator is not liable for any loss of personal belongings.

Accessibility

• Not recommended for travellers with reduced mobility.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure as the tour leader will wait only 10 minutes.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• The itinerary may vary depending on site openings, restoration work, or visitor flow.
• If you have a train, flight, or ship booked on the same day, please inform in advance to help manage your schedule.

Your group, your pace, your archaeologist. A fully private window into the Roman city Vesuvius sealed in an instant.

• Everything you get: Exclusive skip-the-line entry for your group alone, with a dedicated licensed archaeologist for the full 2 hours. Your guide builds the visit around what your group actually wants to understand, from the engineering of the thermal baths to the forensic story of the boathouses.
• Why choose this: On a shared tour, your guide is managing 15 to 20 people. Questions get deferred, stops get shortened, and the itinerary belongs to the group, not you. Here, the archaeologist's full attention is yours from the moment you walk in, which, at a site this layered, changes everything about what you take away from it.

Inclusions #

• Private tour of Herculaneum

• Fast-track entry to Herculaneum

• Expert English, French, Italian, or, Spanish, Portuguese, or German-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Maximum of 10 guests

Exclusions #

• Transfers

What to bring

• Carry a valid photo ID for verification at entry.
• Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear as some paths are uneven.
• Sun protection is recommended (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), along with a bottle of water.
• The visit runs in all weather conditions, so pack a light raincoat or umbrella if needed.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, trolleys, and oversized luggage cannot be taken inside the site.
• Food and drinks may not be allowed in certain zones of the site.
• Pets are not allowed, except for certified service animals.
• Smoking, alcohol, and prohibited substances are strictly forbidden within the site.
• Flash photography, tripods, and professional film equipment may have restrictions depending on area rules.

Accessibility

• Due to uneven ground and excavation terrain, the site is not entirely suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with reduced mobility.
• Some ramps and assistance may be available at the entrance, but several areas may remain inaccessible.
• Accessible restrooms are available.

Additional information

• Children must remain under adult supervision throughout the visit.
• Certain routes or areas may occasionally be closed for conservation or restoration work.
• Opening hours vary by season:
  • 15 Oct – 15 March: 8:30am–5pm (last entry at 3:30pm)
  • 16 Mar – 14 Oct: 8:30am–7:30pm (last entry at 6pm)
• Free entry is offered on the first Sunday of each month and selected national holidays, and discounted entry is available for eligible visitors with valid documentation.

Inclusions #

• Guided tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry

• Round-trip express train ticket from Sorrento

• Maps

One ticket gets you from central Naples to the Roman city that Vesuvius buried whole and preserved almost perfectly.

• Everything you get: One-way train transfer from Naples Porta Nolana to Ercolano Scavi in just 18 minutes, aboard an air-conditioned coach with scenic views along the way. On arrival, skip-the-line entry takes you straight into Herculaneum Archaeological Park. No ticket office queue, no wasted time at the gate.
• Why choose this: The Circumvesuviana runs every 3 hours from Porta Nolana, so a missed connection is never a crisis, just a short wait before the next one. From the moment you board to the moment you walk into the site, every step is taken care of.

Inclusions #

Herculaneum Tickets

• Skip-the-line entrance to Herculaneum

Campania Express Transfer

• One-way express transfers to/from Naples Porta Nolana Train Station and Herculaneum Ercolano Scavi Train Station

• Air-conditioning onboard

Exclusions #

• Live guide

• Audio guide

What to bring

• Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes throughout — the ancient paving stones are uneven across the site and open shoes or sandals make navigation genuinely difficult.
• Herculaneum is largely open-air with limited shade, so a hat and sunscreen are worth packing regardless of the season.

What's not allowed

• Touching or disturbing ruins, mosaics, or artifacts is strictly prohibited throughout the site.
• Large bags and wheeled luggage are not permitted inside.
• Drones are not allowed. Pets are welcome without breed or size restrictions but must remain on a leash at all times.

Accessibility

• The site has some accessible routes, ramps, and bridges, including a path along Cardo III.
• However, much of Herculaneum's terrain involves uneven ancient paving, steps, and sloped surfaces that may present challenges for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility.
• Accessible restrooms are available at the entrance, visitor centre, and ticket office.

Additional information

• Herculaneum is a 10 to 15 minute walk from Ercolano Scavi station on exit.
• On the train, keep an eye on platform displays and listen for loudspeaker announcements — board only trains marked Campania Express to ensure you reach the correct stop.