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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Licensed guide with archaeological background
Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
Herculaneum entry tickets (€16,00 each)
Headsets
Guidance and assistance
Meals/drinks
Private transportation
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.
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Reviews
884 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous Guide, just perfect!
Jana C,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Just the right length of time (in the sun) and a terrific guide, Luciano, who made the excursion perfect!
Herculaneum tour. Naples, Italy.
Dianne H,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very informative! The tour operator was so friendly. We wish she had stopped a little more to allow everyone to take pictures and ensure everyone was with her because we lost her one time. But it was all good! Highly recommended.
Antonella was a fantastic...
Teresa B,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Antonella was a fantastic guide. Approachable, very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. It was a thoroughly enjoyable tour for two people with degrees in archaeology, but also accessible for those with less background. Highly recommended.
Luciano was a fantastic...
Scott F,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Luciano was a fantastic guide, so insightful and enthusiastic! His knowledge and love for the site was evident.
Our tour experience in Herculaneum
Steven G,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
4.00Not the best experience for us 🙁 Unfortunately our tour was delayed a little due to torrential rain which was no fault to the tour guide, but then the tour was delayed for another 45 minutes due to issues and arguments between two members of our group who were convinced they had not been given their tickets. I will say no more. But it left us very disappointed about the delay as we knew we wouldn’t be able to complete the two hour tour we had booked for due to loosing an hour, then having to catch a train. The tour guide did his very best to reassure everyone that he would complete a two hour tour ( but sadly no good to us). He was very knowledgeable and entertaining during the tour, providing lots of interesting information along the way through Herculaneum. The archaeological site is incredible with its well preserved structures, beautiful frescoes on walls, painted columns, and beautiful sections of marble floors. We left the tour after one hour so we could quickly find a couple of areas we really wanted to see before we left the site. It was hard to find the exit due to no signage within the site. But luckily we found our way out and got to our train on time. Thank you to the tour guide who truly did his best.
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