Italy · HERCULANEUM TOURS
The 15 best herculaneum tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason — start there.
Herculaneum feels eerily intact on a 2-hour archaeologist tour from Naples, with skip-the-line entry and headsets included.
“Our tour guide was brilliant and so knowledgeable! We enjoyed every minute x”
Archaeologist-led small group day to Pompeii and Herculaneum, with skip-the-line tickets and smooth train or minibus transport.
“This was an absolutely amazing tour. A must do for all. Our guide was incredible. Make sure you make time for this one.”
Small group Herculaneum tour with an archaeologist, skip-the-line tickets, and headsets. Walk historic houses, baths, and wooden finds.
“Paulo 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…”
Skip-the-line Herculaneum entry with an audio guide and map, showcasing preserved villas, frescoes, markets, and the 79 AD eruption story.
“Great experience, gladto have visited and the audio guide was useful. We mistakenly went the opposite way around but that turned out for the best as we missed the crowds and in our view finished with the most moving and poignant exhibit at the caves.”
Small-group Pompeii and Herculaneum with an archaeologist, skip ticket lines, and a Circumvesuviana train ride between sites.
“Alfredo was very engaging & knowledgeable. Gave us a good insight into how they lived & how everything worked”
Naples day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum with an archaeologist guide, skip-the-line tickets, and small-group minibus transfer.
“Raphaël was an outstanding archaeologist guide. His friendly demeanor and quick thinking kept us moving through a very busy day at Pompeii. His insights on Herculaneum were informative. Herculaneum is a must see site for any one interested in Ancient Rome.”
Skip-the-line Naples day trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius, with audio guides and time to roam.
“+: In one day you are able to visit 3 sites. Good ambiance with the young staff in charge. -: Guides or more accompanying person rather than a guide doesn't give any informations at all on the sites we visit. It is a drop off service for the 3 sites which is quite expensive for the service received. But if you don't have a lot of time, it is quite convenient. Herculaneum doesn't really worth the visit if you go after to Pompei.”
Walk preserved Roman streets at Herculaneum with an entry ticket, plus optional audio guides. See roofs, beds, and haunting skeletons.
“Was very good, easy to book onto and enter the site. Not the fault of the booking but I'd strongly recommend getting a real guide rather than relying on an audio guide.”
Full-day guided trip from Naples to Pompeii and Herculaneum with lunch, led by local experts and ending with more preserved ruins in the afternoon.
“Great day visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum with decent light lunch. Tickets to visit the two sites were not included in the price and it's easier if you take cash which is collected on the bus and tickets bought on your behalf. Guides were good at both sites and the main points of interest were visited with lively commentary - creating a sense of what daily life was like in the two communities.”
Use AR glasses to see Roman Herculaneum before the 79 AC eruption, with a skip-the-line ticket and a guided 2-hour walk.
“Beautiful day. Easy to find guide. Small group was great to be able to see and hear everything. Glasses were fun but guide was knowledgeable and considerate.”
Skip-the-line ticket plus self-paced audio at Herculaneum. Stroll preserved Roman streets, frescoes, and homes at your pace.
“I have a disability and need to sit regularly so it's ideal if I can bypass queues. This worked extremely well. I would definitely use this business again in future. I'm not great at apps and my mobile phone but this was even easy enough for me to use!”
Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum plus an audio guide and map, so you explore this 79 AD Roman town at your pace for 3 hours.
“This was a wonderful experience and different in several ways from our recent trip to Pompeii. The only criticism I have is that the audio guide though informative, needs to be updated and some of the language used to describe the remains was a little 'high-brow'. It was a little confusing. Can't fault the day though, this was a fabulous experience.”
Skip the line to Herculaneum with a local archaeologist. See preserved villas, frescoes, baths, and the House of Skeletons.
“The guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared interesting information about the event of Vesuvius and the aftermath in the context of art and history. A great experience!”
Small-group Pompeii and Herculaneum tour with archaeologist Benedetto, skip-the-line tickets, frescoes, and a 5-hour plan.
“We loved our guide Benedetto, who has a doctorate in archeology. He was incredibly friendly and made Pompei accessible to our 10-year old daughter. His knowledge of both Pompeii and Herculaneum was detailed and accurate and gave a great picture of life in the city prior to the eruption.”
From Naples to Herculaneum with priority entry, a live archaeologist guide, and convenient pickup for a calm 3 hour stop.
“Herculaneum was amazing. The preservation of mosaic floors and frescoes in paralleled. Only negative was the hearing devices. The volume was at max and still had to strain to hear. However I stayed closer to our guide so I could hear her better. The microphone also didn’t work well on the bus ride over, guests in the back of the bus didn’t hear at all”
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