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Half-day guided tour of Herculaneum UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Half-day guided tour of Herculaneum UNESCO World Heritage Site

4.6/5

Excellent
298 reviews
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£38.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • This morning visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Herculaneum gives a peek into ancient Rome
  • It's a two-hour guided tour through this once affluent seaside town that was favoured by the rich
  • The volcanic mud from the eruption has fossilised and preserved much of the archaeological site
  • You'll see details like furniture, mosaics and sculptures in Roman homes from over 2,000 years ago
  • Your local guide knows Herculaneum's archaeological site like the back of their hand
What to expect

Like nearby Pompeii, ancient Herculaneum suffered a similar fate at the hands of Vesuvius erupting in 79AD. Fortunately, archaeologists have managed to excavate parts of the city, and this half-day tour will show you what they've managed to unearth so far.

Fossilised in time by the volcanic rock that tragically buried the city, wandering around the archaeological site of Herculaneum is just like stepping through an open-air history book. This bite-size tour will take you to and from the site in just one morning, with enough time to explore the historical relics on a guided walk.

You'll even see preserved pieces of furniture, upper wooden floors of houses, mosaics on the floor and sculptures as you take a peek around the houses and streets. All this has made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and provides you with an unrivalled insight into life of the ancient Romans.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • You're not allowed to enter the site with rucksacks, handbags, luggage and any cases larger than 30 x 30 x 15cm. There are cloakrooms you can use free of charge
  • On the first Sunday of each month, entrance to archaeological sites are free of charge. This has already been deducted from the price on the relevant dates
  • Please note, the duration of this tour is around five hours, with a two-hour guided tour around the archaeological site
  • Official admission prices are €16 for adults, €2 for EU citizens aged 18–25, and free for children under 18, as well as for everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The price difference reflects the additional services included in the offer.
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Food and drinks not included
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6 /5

Based on 298 reviews from verified customers


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  • B

    Bill H

    Verified booking

    5

    24 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Excellent guide who explained the history and site clearly. Everything run smoothly.

  • L

    Lee Smith

    Verified booking

    5

    6 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Very informative, the guide was knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. Gave a sense of life at the time of the eruption of Vesuvius and the tragedy as well as information about the town’s rediscovery.

  • M

    MikeJ

    Verified booking

    4.2

    30 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Toilet facilities are a little antiquated otherwise good

  • L

    Lamb

    Verified booking

    4.6

    26 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Picked up on time, informative guide, more time at the site than I expected and a very good tour of the highlights. Only drawback was the heavy traffic which meant it took us 2.5 hours to get there.

  • C

    Cj

    Verified booking

    5

    26 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    We enjoyed all the experience, guide very knowledgeable and friendly. Made our day

  • L

    Liz Bennett

    Verified booking

    5

    23 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Fabi was fabulous - brought Herculaneum alive with her narrative. She took care of us all and ensured the trip was memorable. Thank you.

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