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
994 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Better than Pompei
David H,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luciano was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We would recommend using him and his company. We enjoyed Herculaneum more than Pompeii because of Luciano.
Don’t miss this!
John D,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Do not miss this tour! Our archeologist guide Michaele used his own working knowledge of the site plus his ability to weave in engineering and cultural history to create the individual and family stories to give us an amazing experience showing and explaining the fascinating details of life in Herculaneum. Thank you!
A truly unforgettable experience!Thanks Dr Leone!
MartaS180,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would like to express my gratitude for a magnificent journey back in time, made possible by the vast knowledge and dedication of Luciano Leone! A truly unforgettable experience!
Meh... an audio guide would have been better
William K,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Meh guide ran overtime causing us to miss some things including time in the onsite museum. Long winded, would use the audio guide or another tour next time.
Amazing guide to Heraculeneum
Jennifer B,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing private tour. Very knowledgeable guide. So inspiring to learn about how people lived. Rained a bit.
A great tour
Heather N,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Paulo was a wonderful guide! This was my 2nd tour with Viator (1st was Coliseum) and again, I wasn’t disappointed. We had a small group of 6, and Paulo was very informative about the history of Herculaneum. It was really interesting to learn all about the city. We saw 4 or 5 rich houses, a restaurant and the men’s and women’s bath houses. We learned about what archeologists believe life was like when the city was lively, etc. and overall it was a good tour. Paulo is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does, and it shows. I chose not to see Pompei, and see Herculaneum instead. I’m not sure if it was the best choice or not. I did very much enjoy seeing the original frescos, tiled floors, and artifacts that were still in the city (and museum also included in the ticket fee).
Herculaneum walking tour
Helen C,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide who explained everything so well & was so knowledgeable. Walked at a good pace so we could take everything in. As I wear hearing aids, he regularly ensured that I could hear OK
Highly recommend doing the tour!
Corinesicignano,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alexandria was an amazing guide. She was incredibly knowledgable about life before, during and after the eruption. I highly recommend the tour. I couldn’t imagine not.
Good informative tour, so...
Sue W,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good informative tour, so much to see thanks Gennaro for sharing your wisdom , we enjoyed the tour very much
Brilliant tour with a highly qualified (PhD) professional archaeologist
W8428WIsteveb,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am always somewhat reluctant to do "tours" with a "tour guide", but in this instance, I could not have been more wrong. Anna Sorrento, our guide, is an archaeologist by profession, with a PhD, and she is a real expert on Herculaneum. She was, quite frankly, fantastic. The tour was very good value for money, too. I would not bother with so-called "official" guided tours (they may be fine, I guess). Can't recommend Anna highly enough.
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