The Best Herculaneum Tickets 2025
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About Herculaneum Tickets
Book our Herculaneum skip-the-line ticket and discover an almost entirely preserved ancient Roman city. Buried by the volcanic eruption in 79 AD, it is now open to curious minds. To help you navigate the site, the Herculaneum Tickets include a multilingual audio guide!
These Herculaneum Tickets allow you to get a rare glimpse into the everyday life of an ancient Roman city. Don't miss the chance to visit this incredible ancient city! A visit to Herculaneum is the closest you will ever be to time travel. The level of preservation is unmatched, even by Pompeii!
The queue in front of the ticket office can sometimes get pretty long. Lucky for you, you don't have to worry about it because our Herculaneum Tickets offer skip-the-line access!
Herculaneum tickets come with a complimentary audio guide, available in English, Italian, German, French, and Spanish! Our friendly staff will get your audio guide going in no time. Also, the audio guide comes with a detailed map of Herculaneum!
You can book the Herculaneum Tickets today but pay for them later or cancel up to 24 hours in advance and get a full refund!
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An almost intact Roman city
My boyfriend and I love touring Europe and visiting archeological sites. We've only recently managed to visit Herculaneum. It was amazing! The whole city is almost intact! The streets and the roof-topped buildings, the marble floors and mosaics, and even some wooden furniture managed to survive. I highly recommend the Herculaneum Tickets, as they provide an audio guide with the story of the volcano eruption!
Impressed by the visit to Herculaneum
I was positively shocked at how well it is preserved. Thanks to the helpful audio guide, I learned much about specific buildings and their features. I was most impressed by the findings in Villa dei Papyri. It's remarkable how scientists today can even read these papyrus scrolls. An extra bonus of the Herculaneum Tickets was the skip-the-line access, so I didn't have to wait to get in.
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Herculaneum Tickets
- Herculaneum tickets
- Skip-the-line access
- Audio guide
- English, Italian, German, French, Spanish
A WHOLE TOWN PRESERVED BY LAVA
Pompeii and Herculaneum have had the same fate. Both were victims of the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Herculaneum is a much better-preserved site, though. This is due to the proximity of Mount Vesuvius, which filled Herculaneum with fast-flowing lava from the ground up. The lava supported walls and roofs as it encased them. This resulted in an almost complete preservation of some buildings!
DISCOVER ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE AND ART
With your Herculaneum Tickets, you can see the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, named after the most well-preserved wall mosaic found in Herculaneum, which shows the sea god Neptune and his wife, Amphitrite. It was made two thousand years ago! Another impressive feature are the completely preserved wooden elements. Beams, racks for keeping wine, and a decorated wooden partition all managed to survive almost intact. You can learn more about Romans with our informative multilingual audioguide!
ROAM AROUND THE VILLA OF PAPYRI
See the largest known aristocratic villa of the ancient Roman world–the Villa of Papyri! Some believe it was owned by Julius Caesar's father-in-law. It was named after the large collection of charred papyrus scrolls found here. Modern scientists are applying various high-tech methods to actually read their contents. The villa features more colorful Roman art. Feel free to roam around while you listen to the fascinating details of the place from your audioguide.
ENTER THE CENTRAL AND THE SUBURBAN BATHS
Discover the best-preserved Roman baths in existence–the Central and the Suburban Baths. You can admire beautiful mosaics featuring motifs of dolphins, octopi, squids, and other sea creatures, as well as a splendid mosaic of demigod Triton, son of Neptune and Amphitrite. Your helpful audio guide will provide you with intriguing details about these almost intact ancient Roman buildings!
SO MUCH MORE TO EXPLORE
There are plenty more sites for you to discover. The Fornici, the House of the Deer, the House of the Relief of Telephus, the Palaestra, and the Bicentennial House all await your visit. Book Herculaneum Tickets and take a peek into the everyday life of its inhabitants. For easier navigation and to get the most out of your visit to this extraordinary site, consider joining a Herculaneum Guided Tour, where a knowledgeable guide will bring the ruins to life with stories, context, and hidden details you might otherwise miss.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
Interesting facts about Herculaneum
- Herculaneum had roughly 4,000 inhabitants compared to Pompeii's 20,000.
- In the case of the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, the combination of high temperatures and a lack of oxygen allowed wooden elements to carbonize instantly, thus preserving them entirely.
- An astonishing 1,800 scrolls were found in the Villa of Papyri!
Book Herculaneum Tickets and discover the history of Herculaneum!
Good to know before you go
- An ID card or a passport is required for both adults and children.
- It is always a good idea to have a refillable water bottle with you.
- We advise you to wear comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothes—especially if you plan to book your Herculaneum Tickets for the summer months!
Meeting Point
Enter the Archeological Park of Herculaneum at Corso Resina, 187.
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FAQ - Herculaneum Tickets
Can I cancel my Herculaneum Tickets if my plans change?
Of course, you can get a full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours in advance, just like with all our Pompeii tickets.Should I visit Herculaneum or Pompeii?
We recommend you visit both of these magnificent sites, as each reveals something special about daily life in ancient Roman times. You can visit Pompeii with our Pompeii Entrance Ticket, or choose one of our Pompeii tours for a more detailed and informative experience. While Pompeii impresses with its scale and layout, Herculaneum stands out for its remarkable preservation. Unlike many Roman cities that were gradually altered or built over through the centuries, Herculaneum was buried under 20 meters of volcanic material, leaving its streets, buildings, and decorative art almost completely intact.How much time does it take to explore Herculaneum?
Three hours should be plenty of time for you to explore the entire site.Are there restrooms available in Herculaneum?
Yes, there are. Herculaneum is well-equipped with accessible restrooms around the site, including at the entrance, visitor center, and ticket office.What is the best way to visit Herculaneum and Pompeii?
The best way to visit Herculaneum is by joining a Herculaneum Guided Tour, which gives you valuable insights and helps you navigate the site with ease. As for Pompeii, you have several great options. The Pompeii Guided Tour is perfect for exploring the highlights with an expert. For an even more complete experience, the Pompeii and Vesuvius Tour combines the ruins with a walk up to the volcano that changed history. If you're coming from another city, we recommend joining a guided tour for a smooth and informative visit. Popular options include the Amalfi to Pompeii Tour, Day Trip from Positano to Pompeii, Naples Tours to Pompeii, Tour to Pompeii from Sorrento, and even a Rome to Pompeii Day Trip.Book Now!
- Reserve now & pay later
- Free cancellation
- Skip-the-line access
- Audio guide
- Easy booking process
- Best value for your money!