Herculaneum Small Group Tour and Ticket With an Archaeologist
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Get the chance to visit the site of Herculaneum being guided by an Archaeologist.
Get to know more about this ancient Roman city, inhabited by merchants and nobility, whose life ended dramatically fast in 79 AD. The guide will show you the waterfront where more than 300 remains of people trying to escape by sea were found, but also the Samnite house, the thermal baths, the Temple of the Augustales, the forum, the house of Neptune and Amphitrite, the Gymnasium, the house of the wooden partition and much more.
You will get an intense experience: you can see not only stone, marble and ceramics left, but also carbonized wood and even more exquisite paintings and mosaics than in Pompei.
Herculaneum was destroyed by a much more powerful force which instantly burnt all wood and buried the city under a thick layer which didn’t let the air go through and cause decay.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Dogs are allowed at the Herculaneum Archaeological Park without breed or size restrictions, however they must be kept on a leash or muzzle and it is mandatory to have bags to collect any droppings. For reasons of logistics and conservation, within the Antiquarium premises, the Boat Pavilion, and the domus featuring mosaic floors, access is permitted only to dogs that are carried in arms or transported in an appropriate carrier.
Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult) 2 euros (EU citizens 18-25 y.o.)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Parco Acheologico Di Ercolano
Meeting place is the Ticket Office of the Herculaneum ruins. You can get there as follows: - By car in via Pignalver (There is a not guarded parking very close the meeting place) - By train in Corso Resina 1 (Circumvesuviana train station is 10 minutes walk away)
The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.
What‘s Included
Licensed guide with archaeological background
Herculaneum entry tickets
Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
Headsets
Guidance and assistance
Meals/drinks
Private transportation
Options
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Reviews
1,021 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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hollambys2014,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Askos and their guide Luciano were great!
Good value for money!
Annika H,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Luciano Leone was very passionate about his subject, and gave us a good understanding of life and death at Herculaneum! I liked his habit of leading us from shade to shade, since it was a sunny day. Apologising repeatedly for bad English doesn't unfortunately compensate completely for the occasional difficulties we had in understanding what he was getting at... The tour company gets a special thank you for calling me 10 minutes before the meeting time, to check where we were and give exact information!
Knowledgeable, fun, brought it alive,!
Leslie H,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely wonderful!!!!! Best ever I would positively recommend to anyone. She took her time and really over what she was doing- sharing her information.
2 hour tour of Herculaneum with Luciano
SuffolkMango,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luciano was a knowledgeable and funny guide and we enjoyed our 2 hours in Herculaneum
A guided tour is a must
W4568ICscotta,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luciano was a great guide, very knowledgeable and engaging we had a great tour.
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Discover40411258153,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Herculanium, Italy. Our guide was Lyciano Leone and we found him amazing. He was very passionate about the subject and had some fun with the childrrn on the trip. Even though the weather was miserable he made us all laugh. Very knowledgeable gentleman and very willing to impart his knowledge. Would thoroughly recommend the trip and the guide.
Askos Tour the best tour I have done
James M,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an amazing experience with an amazing guide. The ruins are so much better preserved than Pompeii. I think you get a little bit better idea of what life was like and see some original material materials.
Great time with Luciano and detailed insights on the Herculaneum
549ivob,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on the Herculaneum small group tour with Luciano Leone. He was incredibly enthusiastic, positive, and knowledgeable, and he kept the tour engaging and interesting for more than two hours. Herculaneum is a truly fascinating place, and Luciano made it even more impressive by explaining the history and details in such an accessible and vivid way. Thanks to him, we really enjoyed the visit and came away with a much deeper understanding of the site. Highly recommended.
Excellent tour with Sara...
Anne H,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with Sara who guided us with energy, good knowledge and enthusiasm. Group size worked well. I can recommend
Marvelous guided tour of Herculaneum
HasbroDoc,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luciano Leone was a WONDERFUL guide - knowledgeable, clear, funny, and obviously very committed to sharing his love of this site and archaeology and history in general. For more than 2 hours he had us spellbound, including a couple of kids. He left us wanting to learn more about Herculaneum (and Pompeii) on our own time. Gracie Mille!
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