Excavations of Herculaneum. Tour guide and skip-the-line ticket
Overview
Herculaneum is a place of memory, a town can be appreciated for its urban structure, its civilization, its popular and human nature. Despite being considered secondary to Pompeii, it deserves to be admired and known as it offers a further perspective to the civilization that for centuries remained buried under the fury of Vesuvius.
Archaeological excavations have brought back unique testimonies from the artistic and architectural point of view, and to walk along those streets intact since 79 AD will revive the restlessness and the fascination of the stories of men and women to which the volcano has not given any chance.
Let yourself be accompanied to discover these places, hidden for centuries from the eyes o the world that today can appreciate their beauty. And from the ruins re-emerged from the lava, it will be simple and at the same time wonderful to bring back the spendor that was.
What's Included
- Information and assistance service h24 starting from the booking
- Ticket "Herculaneum Excavations"
- Monolingual tour with licensed tour guide
- Pick-up service
Meeting Location
Corso Resina
187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Corso Resina
185, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy
Ticket office, main entrance to the Archaeological excavations of Herculaneum
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Start Time: 9:00 a. m. - 2:00 p. m. local time
- The guide or tour leader is waiting for you with the name board clearly visible
- Check-in takes place 15 minutes before the start of the booked tour
- We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number of 4 adult participants is not reached. The amount will be refunded or an alternative tour will be offered
- The tour includes many walking itineraries, so we recommend that you wear appropriate clothing. The program remains valid with all weather conditions
- It is not allowed to bring inside the Excavations bags, luggage, backpacks, cases whose dimensions exceed 30x30x15 cm. You can leave your personal effects at the “free” wardrobe service at the park entrances;
- We recommend to communicate any need related to the accessibility of the tour when you book our services
- We reserve the right to make changes to the tour, including the sequence of places to visit if deemed necessary
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Information and assistance service h24 starting from the booking.
- Ticket "Herculaneum Excavations".
- Monolingual tour with licensed tour guide.
- Pick-up service.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Excavations of Herculaneum. Tour guide and skip-the-line ticket is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Excavations of Herculaneum. Tour guide and skip-the-line ticket will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Information and assistance service h24 starting from the booking
- Ticket "Herculaneum Excavations"
- Monolingual tour with licensed tour guide
- Pick-up service
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Start Time: 9:00 a. m. - 2:00 p. m. local time
- The guide or tour leader is waiting for you with the name board clearly visible
- Check-in takes place 15 minutes before the start of the booked tour
- We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number of 4 adult participants is not reached. The amount will be refunded or an alternative tour will be offered
- The tour includes many walking itineraries, so we recommend that you wear appropriate clothing. The program remains valid with all weather conditions
- It is not allowed to bring inside the Excavations bags, luggage, backpacks, cases whose dimensions exceed 30x30x15 cm. You can leave your personal effects at the “free” wardrobe service at the park entrances;
- We recommend to communicate any need related to the accessibility of the tour when you book our services
- We reserve the right to make changes to the tour, including the sequence of places to visit if deemed necessary
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
