Half-day guided tour of Herculaneum UNESCO World Heritage Site
Excursions & day trips

Half-day guided tour of Herculaneum UNESCO World Heritage Site

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 277 reviews
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£38.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

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
  • The official admission prices are €16 for adults, €2 for EU citizens aged 18-25, and free entry for children under 18, EU nationals over 65, and 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 277 reviews from verified customers

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  • Alex

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    I thought the tour was very interesting and informative, the guide was friendly and knowledgeable . I did feel a bit rushed at times, and would have l ...

  • AJH

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Recognising the need to use the most appropriate bus size, ours was full (25) and it was slightly cramped. Eugine was excellent, he was very passiona ...

  • Laura

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Excellent trip. Our guide Lorenzo was excellent! He showed us all Around the site and was very informative. Take plenty of water, SPF & fan. It’s so w ...

  • Anthony Rousell

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Your guide really new her History

  • Diane and Paul

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Enjoyed it all.

  • Adrian Desmond

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our guide Eugeno, I think, was very knowledgable and made the experience extremely interesting. Well worth a visit and we both enjoyed it

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