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15 Best Herculaneum Tours

The eruption buried Herculaneum deeper and gentler, saving wooden beams, mosaics and upper floors Pompeii lost. Smaller site, richer detail, shorter queue.

2.Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

Discover Pompeii and Herculaneum with an expert archaeologist guide on a small group tour that covers highlights, history, and insights in just one day.

★ 5.0

“There is no guide for your return to Pompeii from Herculaneum. The return is not part of the tour. If you park at Pompeii you’ll need to figure out how to get back on your own. Paolo did an amazing job as tour guide. He…”

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3.Herculaneum Small Group Tour and Ticket With an Archaeologist

Discover the ruins of Herculaneum with an archaeologist in a small group. Skip the lines, explore ancient homes, baths, and learn history firsthand.

★ 5.0

“Excellent guide who explained everything so well & was so knowledgeable. Walked at a good pace so we could take everything in. As I wear hearing aids, he regularly ensured that I could hear OK”

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

Explore well-preserved Roman ruins at Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry, an insightful audio guide, and flexible self-guided exploration for $32.

★ 4.3

“Herculaneum was amazing!! So well preserved, you could feel the history of the place. The audio guide was informative and easy to follow. Definitely worth visiting”

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6.Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with Lunch

Discover the ancient wonders of Pompeii and Herculaneum on a full-day guided tour from Naples, including a local lunch, with expert guides and hassle-free transport.

★ 4.5

“Great tour. We didn’t realize Pompeii was so big, there is really no other way of doing it without a tour guide. Monica was very knowledgeable and Martina was a great guide. The lunch was delicious!”

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

Discover Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius on this private full-day tour. Explore well-preserved ruins, climb to the crater, and enjoy expert guidance for a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“Driver Domenica was excellent. Brought us to a beautiful winery for a home cooked lunch and wine tasting. Our guide Ilaria was informative and helpful. Communicating with Antonio via WhatsApp made organizing the day very easy. I highly recommend this group!”

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8.Herculaneum Guided Group Tour from Naples

Discover Herculaneum with this guided tour from Naples, including transportation, expert guides, and a glimpse into ancient Roman life—ideal for history buffs.

★ 4.5

“Having been to Pompeii twice, I wanted to see and compare it to Herculeum. First I was surprised how much closer Herculeum is to Naples. It is surrounded by a neighborhood about the size of a city block and much below the surface of the…”

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9.Semi-Private Guided Small-Group Tour of Herculaneum

Discover Herculaneum with a small-group guided tour in Naples, exploring well-preserved Roman ruins, private homes, shops, baths, and ancient streets for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“We benefitted from a guided group of 4 led by the exceptionally knowledgeable Francesco. We enjoyed his in-depth understanding of Herculaneum and the people that lived there. Having a guide added to the enjoyment and I would strongly recommend the small group tour as it…”

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11.Pompeii & Herculaneum Guided Tour – High Speed Train from Rome

Discover Pompeii and Herculaneum in a single day with this guided high-speed train tour from Rome, combining expert insights with seamless logistics for an unforgettable experience.

★ 5.0

“To hear the history of Pompeii and Herculaneum, how the people lived and where they lived around 2000 years ago, as well as a real feel for the tragedy that occurred was incredible. As a trained archeologist our guide Michele’s passion for the sites is…”

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12.The Ultimate Ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Day Trip

Discover Pompeii and Herculaneum with a private 5-hour guided tour, skipping lines, exploring ruins, and gaining insights into ancient life in Italy.

★ 5.0

“We travelled to Pompeii and Herculaneum from Naples to enjoy this tour with Raffaele. We were met at the entrance where Raffaele took care of the tickets and asked us what we were most interested in seeing at Pompeii. His wealth of knowledge, having worked…”

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13.Private Tour of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples

Explore Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius in one private day trip from Naples. Comfortable transport, free time at each site, and scenic views await.

★ 5.0

“The best part of our experience was our driver Aldo. Super nice and knowledgeable. Please read the small print. This was only transportation not a guided tour, We had to hire a guide in Pompeii and the audioguide in Herculaneum. Vesuvius was closed because the…”

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14.Herculaneum Ruins

Discover the ancient ruins of Herculaneum with a convenient private transfer from Naples, offering flexible exploration and authentic Roman life glimpses.

★ 4.5

“Never got there Driver said ruins were closed Had no guide that I paid for Drove me around in car for an hour or so in the streets of Naples I asked for partial refund, Viator refused, third part tour operator lied and said I…”

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15.Pompeii and Herculaneum led by an Archaeologist with private transport

Discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum with an expert archaeologist guide, private transport, and a flexible, immersive experience in Naples.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed our tours of Herculaneum and Pompeii with our guide Lucio, He was wonderful guide, entertaining, informative and shared his passion for history with us. Our driver Luigi was professional and friendly with a wonderful recommendation for lunch at a local winery. Highly recommend…”

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More Herculaneum Tours

5.0Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Walking Tour with an Archaeologist5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$597.36 4.5Naples: Pompeii & Herculaneum Day Trip Small Group Tour$160.09 5.0Pompeii and Herculaneum small group Excursion from Naples$173.27 4.5Discovering Pompeii and Herculaneum – VIP Tour with Lunch7 to 8 hours (approx.)$253.43 5.0Private Walking Tour through the Historical City of Herculaneum2 hours (approx.)$102.12 5.0Half-Day Exclusive Private Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum4 hours (approx.)$4,655.67 5.0Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Tour with Native Guide and Skip the Line Tickets5 hours (approx.)$431.33 3.5Vesuvius and Herculaneum Day Trip from Naples with skip the line$114.64 4.0Pompeii & Herculaneum: Skip-the-line & App Audio Guide1 day$72 5.0Private Tour in Herculaneum with an authorized guide1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$150.18 4.5Pompeii, Herculaneum & Mt Vesuvius Private Tour from Naples8 hours (approx.)$432.50 4.0Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius Tour by Minivan$177.87 5.0Tour in the ruins of Herculaneum with an archaeologist2 hours (approx.)$288.34 4.5Skip the Line Ancient Herculaneum Walking Tour with Top Rated Guide2 hours (approx.)$215.05 5.0Herculaneum Guided Tour with Your Archaeologist2 hours (approx.)$34.84 4.5Skip the Line Herculaneum Ruins Ticket$25 5.0Visit in Pompeii – Herculaneum Private Tour with Ada$220.28 3.7From Naples: Day Trip to Herculaneum with skip the line4 hours$71 5.0Private Guided Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum5 to 6 hours (approx.)$216.86 5.0Pompeii & Herculaneum Private Tour: Fast-Track, Winery & Lunch7 to 9 hours (approx.)$493.71 5.0Private Tour of Herculaneum with an Expert Archaeologist2 hours (approx.)$336.07 5.0Pompeii and Herculaneum day trip6 to 7 hours (approx.)$429.69 4.0Herculaneum 3D Skip the line Walking Tour$47.47 5.0Visit to the archaeological park of Herculaneum$556.15