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The 15 Best Herculaneum Tours from Naples

23 tours  ·  from $15

Herculaneum is a quarter of the size of Pompeii and twice as well preserved, with upper floors, wooden beams and painted rooms still standing. The 15 below cover guided visits and entry tickets, priced, with the archaeologist-led ones marked.

Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist - Meeting at the ticket office in Ercolano
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Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist

1.Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,439 reviews · 2 hours · from $53Our pick

Meet your Askos Tours archaeologist at Herculaneum’s ticket office for a two-hour guided walk through Roman homes, baths, temples, and the waterfront. Guides such as Luciano, Diego, Teresa, and Angelo bring the eruption and daily life into focus with clear explanations and visual aids.

“Our expectations were beyond exceeded with our amazing and humorous guide Luciano. He shared first hand knowledge with us, and has picture guide props that helped tell the story of Vesuvius vs Herculaneum. His English was easy to understand. Lots of ground is covered in a 2 hour tour, we felt we saw quite a bit! Your all-day admission is included in the 2 hour tour price, so you’re welcome to enjoy all of Herculaneum at your own pace after the tour. We can’t wait to come back and take another tour with Luciano!”

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Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist - Pompeii starts with the city’s public heart
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Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

2.Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,350 reviews · 6 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $77Top rated

Spend about two hours at Pompeii and two at Herculaneum with an archaeologist such as Michele, Michael, Diego, or Paulo. Entry tickets, headsets, and transport are included, with minibus departures from Naples, Sorrento, and Rome, or train travel from Pompeii.

“Diego was our guide around Pompeii. He was very passionate and knowledgeable about all the buildings and aspects of the site.”

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Herculaneum Small Group Tour and Ticket With an Archaeologist - Meeting at Corso Resina and entering the ruins
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Herculaneum Small Group Tour and Ticket With an Archaeologist

3.Herculaneum Small Group Tour and Ticket With an Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 994 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Walk Herculaneum with an archaeologist guide such as Luciano, Paulo, or Julia, seeing eleven major homes and public buildings in about two hours. Skip-the-line entry, headsets, and a group of up to 20 make the buried Roman town easier to understand, though the pace leaves little time to linger.

“Amazing private tour. Very knowledgeable guide. So inspiring to learn about how people lived. Rained a bit.”

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Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide - Collecting the ticket and audio guide
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Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

4.Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 870 reviews · 1 day · from $15Best value

Enter Herculaneum Archaeological Park with an audio guide in five languages and a site map. Explore preserved villas, painted rooms, mosaics, shops, temples, the theatre, and the boat chambers at your own pace. Check the booking option carefully, since the entry ticket may need to be added separately.

“Great walk round Herculaneum with an audio guide , no waiting times , no queues, couldn't ask for better. Even enjoyed the train ride there & back from Pompei central station , which was just round from the hotel. Perfect”

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From Naples: Pompeii & Herculaneum with Archaeologist Guide - Meeting at Starhotels Terminus in Naples
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From Naples: Pompeii & Herculaneum with Archaeologist Guide

5.Pompeii & Herculaneum with Archaeologist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 665 reviews · from $168

Meet your English-speaking guide at Starhotels Terminus in Naples for a seven-hour small-group tour of Herculaneum and Pompeii. Guides such as Raphael, Roberta, and Michele have brought the sites to life with sharp detail, humor, and well-chosen highlights.

“We attended the tour on 21 April, the tour guide was a lady with shoulder length curly hair. While we didnt catch her name, we would like to write a review to commend her - we enjoyed the Pompeii and Herculaneum thanks to her. She is a subject matter expert, giving thorough explanations and answering the group's questions patiently and with a sense of humor we enjoyed. She took us to the best spots and also made an effort to socialize with the group members, exuding the warmth of Southern Italian hospitality.”

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From Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour - Meeting the minibus in Naples
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From Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour

6.Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 602 reviews · from $152

Travel by minibus from Naples to Vesuvius, Herculaneum, and Pompeii. Walk to the volcano’s crater, explore preserved Roman homes, and use an audio guide at Pompeii. This is a self-guided day with about two hours at each archaeological site, so bring water, food, and sturdy shoes.

“Very complete and well organised. Pompeii needs more time, for sure (I'll said at least s complete day), but if you want to do the 3 activities in a day this is your tour. Bring food, water and comfortable shoes.”

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Ercolano: Herculaneum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide - Entering the archaeological area
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Ercolano: Herculaneum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

7.Herculaneum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 581 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Visit Herculaneum at your own pace with a one-day entry ticket and optional audio guide. See preserved roofs, doors, beds, frescoes, shops, baths, food, and the boat sheds where about 300 people died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

“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.”

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Day Trip of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples - Mount Vesuvius and the crater walk
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Day Trip of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples

8.Day Trip of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 547 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Naples to Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and Pompeii. An English-speaking driver such as Polly, Luca, or Caesar provides commentary on the road, then leaves you free to explore. Pompeii and Herculaneum tickets are extra, while Vesuvius admission is included.

“Cesar our "driver/guide" was informative, kind and helpful..Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius amazing sites. Be prepared for a ton of walking! The climb to the top of Mt. Vesuvius is a bit challenging. The only other tip I have is to get your Pompeii tickets immediately after booking. It isn't explained well in the description but you have to get them on your own from their website and spaces are limited daily. I didn't get that info until the night before the trip and was lucky to be there early to get in. Walking up and hoping is very stressful.”

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From Naples: Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour with Lunch - Starting in Naples: pickup details that matter
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From Naples: Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour with Lunch

9.Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 444 reviews · from $113

Travel from Naples to Pompeii and Herculaneum with transport, a Pompeii walking tour, lunch, and time at both ancient cities. Expect a guide or audio guide, possible bilingual commentary, and a busy but rewarding eight-hour day. Herculaneum often provides the clearest look at ancient home life.

“It was a great day! The transportation service to and from Pompeii and Herculaneum was amazing. Our Pompeii guide, Maria was very informative and always tried to keep us in the shady spots.”

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Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch - Pompeii in two hours
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Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch

10.Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Naples to Pompeii and Herculaneum by coach, with a guided Pompeii visit, lunch, and time to explore Herculaneum with an audio guide. Guides such as Erica, Maria, and Chris have earned praise for clear storytelling, but groups under six may receive audio guidance instead.

“Got to see very little of Pompei Just a taste. But did learn some amazing facts about life there Herculeam was much more in depth. It was also fascinating to see how the cities related Good lunch Very hot in July so bring headgear and a fan spray bottle”

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Private Day Tour to Vesuvius, Herculaneum & Pompeii with Pick Up - Pompeii’s daily life appears in small places
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Private Day Tour to Vesuvius, Herculaneum & Pompeii with Pick Up

11.Private Day Tour to Vesuvius, Herculaneum & Pompeii with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private driver and, if selected, site guides at Pompeii and Herculaneum. Walk through Roman streets, climb Vesuvius to its crater rim, and travel from your hotel, port, station, or airport. Guides such as Antonino, Antonio, and Giacomo bring the sites to life.

“This tour is absolutely wonderful and Antonio makes it that much better. He’s very knowledgeable and provides photos to get a better understanding of what you are seeing and hearing about. It was a long day but definitely worth it!!”

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Herculaneum: Skip The Line Entrance ticket + Audioguide - Entering through the Audioguide Desk
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Herculaneum: Skip The Line Entrance ticket + Audioguide

12.Skip The Line Entrance ticket + Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 266 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Visit Herculaneum independently with an entry ticket, site map, and audioguide in English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish. Explore preserved Roman houses, mosaics, villas, and streets at your own pace. Collect the audio device at the Audioguide Desk, and bring valid photo ID and your own earphones if preferred.

“Self tour with audio guide was an excellent alternative to being on a guided tour. It allowed us to set our own pace.”

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Herculaneum: Tickets & Tour with a Local Archaeologist - Meeting your guide at Biglietteria Ercolano
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Herculaneum: Tickets & Tour with a Local Archaeologist

13.Tickets & Tour with a Local Archaeologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 226 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Enter Herculaneum with a licensed archaeologist such as Raffaele, Riccardo, Enrica or Carlo. In two hours, you’ll see preserved villas, frescoes, baths, shops and the haunting boat houses, with clear stories about Roman life and the eruption of 79 AD.

“Erica was friendly and i formative and had made good choices of what to see. The group was suitably small.”

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Herculaneum Guided Group Tour from Naples - Getting from Naples to the ruins
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Herculaneum Guided Group Tour from Naples

14.Herculaneum Guided Group Tour from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Travel from Naples to Herculaneum by air-conditioned minibus and spend about two hours among remarkably preserved Roman homes. An English-speaking archaeological guide leads the visit, with guides such as Lello, Axel, Alessio, Carmela, and Rafaelo reported on different departures. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Viator are always reliable and the expert guides are exactly that experts Can recommend Herculaneum, way better than previous visits to Pompei, and way fewer crowds.”

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From Naples: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - From a Naples pickup point to the ruins
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From Naples: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

15.Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Ride from Naples to Herculaneum, then follow an archaeologist such as Alessio, Salvatore, or Carmen through houses, baths, mosaics, and frescoes. The three-hour trip includes transport, entry, and commentary in English, Italian, or Spanish. Small groups are available, though some tours may be bilingual.

“The tour was amazing ! The host and driver were lovely and the tour guide Lello was incredible! I wish I could have spent longer there with him, he knew so much and was so kind and friendly. Thank you !”

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