Half-day guided tour of Herculaneum UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Half-day guided tour of Herculaneum UNESCO World Heritage Site

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£38.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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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

Transport
Guide
Two-hour guided tour of Herculaneum
Admission fees

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

Lee Smith
From United States of America - October 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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 t ...
MikeJ
From United States of America - September 2025

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Toilet facilities are a little antiquated otherwise good
Lamb
From United States of America - September 2025

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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 traffi ...
Cj
From United States of America - September 2025

Travelled as a couple

55 - 64 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

We enjoyed all the experience, guide very knowledgeable and friendly. Made our day
Liz Bennett
From United States of America - September 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Fabi was fabulous - brought Herculaneum alive with her narrative. She took care of us all and ensured the trip was memorable. Thank you.
Mitch
From United States of America - September 2025

Travelled as a couple

Poor
Overall rated
2/5

The tour was too full so the tour was split between guide and local guide. We were with the local guide. We left the tour. Heavily accented commentary ...