Book Herculaneum guided tours

• Get ready for an immersive and insightful tour of the ancient town of Herculaneum, along with skip-the-line access and an archeologist guide.
• Traverse this unique site on foot and pass along the monumental basilica, the grand spa complex, the gymnasium, and then some.
• Thanks to the expert archaeologist who will walk alongside you, you'll be privy to captivating anecdotes, secrets, stories, and chilling facts about Herculaneum.
• Most renowned for its Roman excavations, Herculaneum also has traces of Samnite, Greek, and Etruscan influences.
• Learn all about the tragic effects of Mount Vesuvius's eruption, which mirrors its sister town of Pompeii in the language of your comfort.

Inclusions

• 2-hour guided tour of Herculaneum
• Expert English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian-speaking archaeologist guide (as per option selected)
• Group of 20 or 25 people (as per option selected)
• Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum
• Headsets

• Tip: Overlooking the Gulf of Naples in a dramatic fashion, this world-renowned town has much to offer, aesthetically speaking. Bring out your cameras for the panoramas!
• 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.
• Facilities: restroom, cloak room.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Experience a full day of adventure and history as you gain entry to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius National Park.
• Round-trip transfers from your hotel in either Pompeii or Naples, an expert driver, and a carefully curated route allow you to make the most of your trip.
• Benefit from a multilingual audio guide and map of Pompeii, followed by a visit to the homes and public spaces of the smaller city of Herculaneum.
• At Mount Vesuvius, you’ll climb to the active crater along with a volcanic guide, and find a thriving wine industry on its fertile slopes!

Inclusions

• Day trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius
• Round-trip transfers from Pompeii or Naples (as per option selected)
• Entry to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius National Park
• Audio guide and map of Pompeii

• Tip: Don’t miss Herculaneum's boathouses, holding the skeletal remains of those who tried to escape the eruption by sea.
• While Pompeii and Herculaneum are wheelchair and stroller accessible, the climb up Mount Vesuvius is not.
• Unfortunately, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Sister cities that tell the tales of Vesuvian wrath and primeval urban ingenuity – learn the legacy of Pompeii and Herculaneum with an expert guide.
• Brush past queues and sneak a peek into the typical lifestyle of Romans from 2 millennia ago as you survey the thermopolia and temples of Pompeii.
• Uncover ancient manuscripts at the Villa of the Papyri library, divine statues at the Temple of the Four Gods, and much more at Herculaneum.
• Get comfortable round-trip train transfers between the two sites. Upgrade for an AC coach and a visit to the volcanic source, Mount Vesuvius!

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum with entry
• Expert English-speaking archaeologist guide
• Digital audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, French & German
• Round-trip train transfers between Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Visit to Mount Vesuvius (optional)
• Round-trip AC coach transfers (optional)

• Starting point: Pompeii

Skip the lines on your guided tour of this ancient Roman town, unraveling stories behind the temples, public baths, and main streets.

• Herculaneum

Follow an expert guide as you marvel at the ingenuity of the Central Baths, learn about an imperial cult at the Hall of the Augustals, and more!

• Mount Vesuvius (optional)

Add on a visit to Mount Vesuvius to get the full story. Observe the geological wonders of this active volcano and hear of its most devastating eruption.

• End point: Pompeii

Relax on the local train or an AC coach as you get dropped back to where you started.

• Tip: Check out the 3-storey mansion in Herculaneum, House of the Relief of Telephus, once laden with marble walls and a panoramic terrace.
• Shutterbugs, take note: Commercial photography and tripods are a no-go inside the venues.
• Strict dress code: No discourteous clothing or shirtless attire is allowed inside Pompeii Archaeological Park.
• Big dogs (above the weight 10kg and the height of 40cm) are not allowed into the venue. Guide dogs with the proper certification are welcome.
• This experience is partially accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Immerse yourself in a full-day tour exploring the historical marvels of Vesuvius and Herculaneum, 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Enjoy a stress-free journey with comfortable round-trip transfers and skip-the-line entrance fees to these historic sites included in the package.
• Experience the thrill of hiking up to the Vesuvius crater and marvel at the sweeping views of the Gulf of Naples.
• Delve into ancient Roman history in Herculaneum, where you'll discover remarkably preserved artifacts and the luxurious Villa dei Papiri.
• Embark on this historical journey starting from either Pompeii or Naples.

Inclusions

• 6-hour tour of Vesuvius and Herculaneum
• Skip-the-line tickets to Vesuvius
• Skip-the-line tickets to Herculaneum
• Round-trip transfers from Pompeii or Naples (as per option selected)
• Toll
• Parking
• Fuel

Exclusions

• Guide

• Pick up at 8:45am from Pompei and 9:20am from Naples
• Transfer to Herculaneum
• Free time to visit the Archeological site (2 hours)
• Transfer to Vesuvius
• Free time to reach the Crater
• Return transfer to Pompeii

• Tip: Remember to pack a light lunch or snacks. There are a few options for food but they might not suit everyone's tastes.
• A maximum of 16 people are allowed on this tour.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Get insider information on Roman history on this guided tour of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park with these skip-the-line tickets.
• A UNESCO World Heritage site, your guide tells you about the lives of 4000+ inhabitants that disappeared after the Mount Vesuvius eruption.
• Find out more about the lives of ancient Romans before disaster struck their city with your upgraded archeological guide.
• Learn about the different aesthetics that were adapted including mosaic, wood, frescoes, Greek-styled paintings, marble columns, and so on.
• Visit the sites to see where baths were drawn and also find paper scrolls preserved from back in the day.

Inclusions

• 2-hour guided tour of Herculaneum
• Skip-the-line access
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Expert English-speaking archeological guide (based on option)

Exclusions

• Visiting the crater of Mount Vesuvius

• This venue has wheelchair access for most areas.
• Guide dogs are allowed.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.