The 15 Best Herculaneum Tours

Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist - Price and what you really get for your money

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

Archaeologist-led skip-the-line tour of Herculaneum. See houses, baths, and the House of Neptune, plus the story of Vesuvius.

“We really enjoyed our guide Diego. He was really dedicated and knowledgeable. One could feel that he cared for the history of Ercolano and that he wanted the sight to be taken care of. Our tour was on English and Diego was easy to understand. We had to hours in his company and the group was approximately 15 pax. And the end of the tour my husband and I spend another 2 hours on our own at the sight and the museums. Ercolano has been on my bucket list for ages and I am so happy to have seen and experienced the sight. Went in the beginning of November. The…”

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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

Small-group Pompeii and Herculaneum with an archaeologist, skip ticket lines, included entry, and transport between sites in a 6 to 11 hour day.

“The tour was very well organised, and our guide, Michele, was great. Very knowledgeable, he explained everything in details and patiently answered questions. We visited Hercolaneum, which is smaller than Pompei, in about two hours, which felt like a good length for the visit. Pompei, in the morning, was also two hours, which was definitely way too short. It would be interesting to have a little bit more time, as the site is huge. In both locations, the tour also felt a bit rushed at times, without a lot of time to take in the things we were looking at. I would have given 5 stars if we had had…”

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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

2-hour small-group Herculaneum tour with an archaeologist, skip-the-line tickets, and headsets covering villas, baths, and charred details.

“Our Herculaneum 2 hour tour with guide Luciano Leone was fabulous! Luciano is entertaining, expert and enthusiastic. He carries with him a book of resources he shows the groups he leads, including images he has created expertly himself, showing how the buildings you are viewing on the tour would have looked 2,000 years ago. This really helps bring this ancient site to life. This additional effort from Luciano makes him stand out beyond other tour leaders in our experience.”

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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

Skip-the-line Herculaneum entry with an audio guide and map. See preserved Roman houses, murals, and streets at your pace.

“The site is amazing and honestly was richer and somewhat more interesting than Pompeii. So I’m so glad that we went to both. I wish I left enough time to do this site. Honestly, I think this site deserves 2 to 3 hours. Negative: Switching tickets is a pain and really dumb.”

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Pompeii: Small-Group Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum

5.Small-Group Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 867 reviews

Archaeologist-led small-group walk through Pompeii and Herculaneum, with a train transfer and skip-the-line tickets, all in 5.5 hours.

“We took the Pompeii and Herculaneum small group tour. I have always wanted to see Pompeii and this was a dream come true for me. Our guide was Diego and he was very knowledgeable and fun! He had a background in the history of these areas and you could tell, he was so well informed. He answered questions easily and shared cool and interesting information that would be hard to read in a traditional book. He had a great personality and made it so interesting to learn about this important history. My only thought would be to ensure there is a little more "lunch" time but does not need to…”

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From Naples: Pompeii & Herculaneum with Archaeologist Guide

6.Pompeii & Herculaneum with Archaeologist Guide

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

Naples day trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum with an archaeologist guide, skip-the-line tickets, and a small-group minibus.

“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

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

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

Naples day trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius with skip-the-line tickets, audio guide, and stress-free bus transport.

“Mt. Vesuvius (part 1). On the way our driver and guide stopped to sell bus rides to 2 women walking up to the trail. The trail was great and views awesome. We returned to a packed bus (new guests on board), we were cramped in the front seat to get to the next stop. New driver came on board, brought us to Herculaneum and Then Pompeii, all great and awesome sites. A lot put into one day, we should have split this into 2 day had time permitted this for us. The Driver and guide for Mt. Vesuvius, and subsequent bus ride put a damper on the experience. As well…”

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Ercolano: Herculaneum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

8.Ercolano: Herculaneum Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

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

Explore the preserved Roman city of Herculaneum with entry ticket and optional audio guide. Walk streets, see frescoes, and imagine 79 AD.

“audio guide was not very successful, just loved the history”

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Day Trip of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples

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

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

Naples day trip to Herculaneum, Vesuvius and Pompeii with air-conditioned transport, onboard commentary, and Vesuvius entry.

“Our tour guide - Luca - was a laugh a minute and the highlight of the day. 😂 He was very knowledgeable and had a humorous way of telling stories about history and life in Italy. Luca was punctual and easy to contact / responsive. Each location was a great experience and enough time to explore. You need to be a self-starter - you’re not guided around each place - but we were happy to do that at our own pace. Sabina & Travis (T-bone)”

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From Naples: Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour with Lunch

10.Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour with Lunch

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

Full-day guided tour from Naples to Pompeii and Herculaneum with lunch. Walk two UNESCO World Heritage sites from Naples.

“Very well led by Guide Serena and driver Amedeo, who went above and beyond to ensure we gained the best experience of pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as Naples itself. A very busy day with lots of information from the very knowledgeable guides at each location, but the perfect amount of time spent at each. Highly recommended excursion.”

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Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch

11.Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch

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

Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day from Naples with lunch and coach transport. Guided time in Pompeii, audio in Herculaneum.

“Good tour , guides were great, friendly and knowledgeable, Pompeii is huge and the tour only covers about 1/8 of the park , Herculeaninum sight is much smaller and and covers around 50% of the sight. I would recommend for first timers”

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Herculaneum: 3D Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

12.3D Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 313 reviews · from $45

Walk Herculaneum in 3D with skip-the-line entry. AR glasses overlay vanished temples and homes. Guided story, 2 hours.

“My friend and I were lucky to be the only 2 people with our guide Chiara that day. Chiara had a ton of local knowledge was passionate about the site and sharing its history. The augmented reality glass were a nice supplement to the site as well. Thank you!”

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

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

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

Private pickup day trip to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius crater, with guides, water, and a hike with views.

“We had a wonderful time. Extremely interesting, detailed and yet easy and smooth flow all day long. Antonino is highly knowledgeable.”

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Ercolano: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

14.Ercolano: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 275 reviews · from $35

Skip-the-line Herculaneum in Ercolano with a downloadable audio guide for a self-paced, Vesuvius story in one day.

“Nothing to improve . We booked two trips- Erculano and Pompei . Both were extremely efficiently handled . Tickets as promised . Skipped a huge Pompei queue . Absolutely excellent and thank you .”

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