Herculaneum Small Group Tour and Ticket With an Archaeologist
Overview
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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
1,058 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very good but half way through I went off- piste
Rachel B,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A really knowledgeable and friendly guide, and everything went to plan
Excellent tour!
S1238WNshelleya,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terrific tour with a very knowledgeable archeologist who was obviously passionate about his job. Highly recommend!
Luciano Leone was a...
Steve N,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Luciano Leone was a fantastic guide. Very informative and kept us engaged. I really enjoyed his humor and knowledge.
Francesco did a great...
Bob C,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Francesco did a great job. Really enjoyed the tour. The pace was good. There were some very good tidbits about the technology of the Romans.
Good guide a must!
Diana F,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guided by the archaeologist who actually worked on the site, we learned so much extra! Lots of walking and stairs, so be prepared. Really got a feel for the place and what happened.
Wonderful Guide at Herculaneum
Journey67313581900,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luciano Leone was a most enthusiastic, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. He was energetic, informative, and fun to traverse Herculaneum with. I would recommend him to any and all!
Outstanding guide and tour
TrailBlazer106127,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luciano Leone was a superb guide around Herculaneum. Learning from someone who has actually worked on the excavations of this amazing place was a fantastic experience. He completely brought the experience to life.
Great tour at Herculaneum
Carmen F,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting Herculaneum is great especially for families with young kids due to the site's smaller size as compared to Pompeii. Our guide, Luciano, is a passionate archaeologist. His presentation was interesting, engaging, and funny, and everyone, including the kids, had a great time. We also enjoyed the small onsite museum.
Herculaneum risen from the mud
508malcolmh,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Smaller but better preserved than Pompeii due to being engulfed in mud from Vesuvius rather than lava and dust. Again, fascinating but sad.
Really informative tour of Herculaneum
Elizabeth T,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide, manageable sized group, 2 hours about right amount of time. Our guide, Sara, conveyed a lot of information in such an interesting way, relating the site to Pompeii, the differences between them, and putting it all in historical context. Discussed differences between Greek and Roman building materials and brought to life what it must have been like to live in the city. The in-ear guides were good so it meant you could always hear what the tour guide was saying, even if a short distance away. I would imagine it could get pretty hot and tiring in high season but April was perfect.
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