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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.

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

“Antonella brought ancient history to life with her tour- we learned a lot but it was never dry. Any visit to Herculaneum would be greatly diminished without her.”

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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

“If you’re planning to visit soon, be prepared—it’s really hot! Bring umbrellas, handheld fans, and plenty of water. That said, the experience was incredible! Our guide was both knowledgeable and fun, and we truly enjoyed every moment.”

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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

“Antonini was amazing. Very thorough. Knows his history! Went out of his way for a disabled family member and helped with the wheelchair. Best guided tour we have ever taken.”

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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

“A really good way to see Herculaneum with comfortable transport and knowledgeable guides to show you. Would be 5 stars but the transport was really late (45 minutes) without any explanation or apology”

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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

“This tour started on time and lasted exactly 2 hours. Francesco our guide did a wonderful job explaining how the eruption effected the area and the different effects between Pompeii and Herculaneum.”

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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

“Although it’s a long day, totally worth the time. Train tickets for Rome to Naples arrived the day prior and the train trip itself was excellent on a high speed train. Meeting point was easy to find and it was great to be in a…”

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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

“Antonio was excellent!! He was polite, courteous, patient, and always on time. He even took time to give us a little tour of Naples afterward. However, know this is just chauffeur service. Does NOT include tix to any sites but “skip the line” are available…”

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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

“Expected to be collected, have a tour guide or at least audio, provided with water, be there 4 hours. Instead we got taken by driver, left for 2hours collected and taken back to cruise ship. This was basically a taxi ride with nothing else included…”

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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

“This was an incredible experience worth every penny! My wife and I were picked up at our hotel in Napoli by Giovanni in a private Mercedes van. He delivered the two of us to Pompeii in the morning, then to Herculanuem just after lunch, and…”

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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