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Pompeii Archaeological SiteAttraction in Pompei, Campania, Italy

House of the FaunAttraction in Pompei, Campania, Italy

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Herculaneum: Tickets & Tour with a Local Archaeologist

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Herculaneum: Tickets & Tour with a Local Archaeologist
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Top rated
4.8449197 out of 5 stars
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4.8449197 out of 5 stars
187 reviews

Explore one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world and experience the last days of the citizens of Herculaneum with the help of an expert archaeologist guide.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 2 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Marie – United Kingdom

Carlo was an absolutely fabulous guide. Entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. He made our trip to Herculaneum very special. Thank you!

S
Sarah – United Kingdom

Our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and felt like a friend from. the first moment we met her. Highly recommend this tour!

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Parco Archeologico di Ercolano

  • Timeline stop icon

    Casa dei Cervi

    Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Casa di Nettuno ed Anfitrite

    Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Sacellum of The Augustales

    Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    House of Skeletons

    Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Casa dell'Albergo, Herculaneum

    Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Archaeological Site of Herculaneum

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour

  • Arrive back at:

    Parco Archeologico di Ercolano

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Witness the tragic effects of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
  • Benefit from the knowledge of an archaeologist guide
  • Avoid the long lines of tourists with a skip-the-line ticket

Full description

Discover the ruins of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's best-preserved ancient cities.


Herculaneum was buried under volcanic material after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD but, unlike the nearby site of Pompeii, a lot of the town was preserved, such as roofs, beds, doors, food, and even skeletons.

Walk the cobbled streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with an expert archaeologist and get a glimpse of what life was like before the devastating eruption.


Explore intact buildings at your own pace, see well-preserved frescoes, and imagine the daily rituals of those using the shops, public gymnasium and public thermal baths that can still be seen today.

Includes

  • Guided tour
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets
  • The guide will wait for you with "Grand Tour Experience" sign - the name of the agency
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Please arrive at the ticket office 10 minutes before the tour starts.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Sun hat
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • On the first Sunday of each month, entrance is free of charge, but as tickets can't be reserved ahead of time, entry is not guaranteed
Likely to sell out

From $60 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 187 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Marie – United KingdomMay 24, 2025 – Verified booking
Carlo was an absolutely fabulous guide. Entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. He made our trip to Herculaneum very special. Thank you!
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Sarah – United KingdomApril 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and felt like a friend from. the first moment we met her. Highly recommend this tour!
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Rebecca – United StatesApril 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour and her description of what life might have been like.

Product ID: 363545

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