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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.

1.Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist

Discover well-preserved Herculaneum with an expert archaeologist guide on a skip-the-line tour from Naples, ideal for history buffs and curious travelers.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Giulia was great. We have noticed on multiple tours that the booking point provided in the app is in some cases quite a distance from where we are supposed to meet. In this case it was about 300 meters off. The street view showed the…”

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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

“Despite a bit of rain and wind, this was a marvelous experience. Michele was a fantastic guide through both Pompeii and Ercolano. The meet-up spot was easy to find, and the van travel to and between the sites was efficient. This tour was the highlight…”

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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

“Do not miss this tour! Our archeologist guide Michaele used his own working knowledge of the site plus his ability to weave in engineering and cultural history to create the individual and family stories to give us an amazing experience showing and explaining the fascinating…”

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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

“Great. in some ways this is better than Pompeii where you probably need a couple of days to see it all properly. Went for lunch at Ristorante La Fornacella afterwards and had the best meal we had in Naples”

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

Discover ancient Rome with a full-day tour from Naples visiting Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius, combining history, scenery, and convenience.

★ 4.5

“Polly and Alfredo were great, they made sure it was super stress free getting to all of our destinations and making sure we had enough time to tour each of the historic sites. Plus we got to stop at a super cute shop on the…”

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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

“I definitely advise against booking this tour on a weekday during the slower months. It is not worth your money if you do not have an in person guide to tell you all about the small details and answer all of your questions. The audio…”

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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

“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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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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10.Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist

Discover Herculaneum’s well-preserved ruins with a knowledgeable archaeologist guide in a personalized 2-hour private tour. Perfect for history lovers and curious travelers.

★ 5.0

“Our Herculaneum tour was one of the best parts of our trip, thanks to our amazing and knowledgeable tour guide, Dr. Luciano Leone. We love historical tours and he's the best guide we've ever had. Luciano made the tour educational, exciting, and fun - we…”

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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

“Raphael was amazing! Informative and entertaining! He shared so much about the sites and took time to help us understand their way of life.”

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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

“The guide was very friendly knowledgeable and had multiple interesting stories and brought the period to life. Great sense of humor and relevant comparisons to life today. Would highly recommend Dario for any trip.”

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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

“This is a car service that took me to all 3 places, but I had to arrange my own tours. The driver was wonderful and willing to drive to all 3 in what ever order I wanted, not what was planned.”

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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

“Pompeii and Herculaneum tours were superb! Reading about the tragedy and seeing what used to be, is mind boggling. Our tour guide Mena was excellent, very knowledgeable. I recommend using one of these certified tour guides, you'll get a much better understanding of how things…”

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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