6 tours · €35–€265 per person · ★ 4.8
A Herculaneum tour is the quieter half of the Vesuvius story, and the 6 tours here were picked by hand from every listing rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €35 per person for a two hour guided walk of Herculaneum with an archaeologist and the entry ticket, meeting at the site, to €265 per person for a private day that strings Herculaneum, Pompeii and the crater together with a driver. Between them sit the Pompeii and Herculaneum days: one by local train with headsets and both sites guided, one by minibus capped at fifteen that adds the summit.
A quick way to choose: look at the ticket line, because the short walks include entry while some full days leave both archaeological tickets to you at the gate; note that the minibus day sells the crater as a separate item on one tour; and plan the train version as a long day if you start from Rome. The short tours include no transport. The best reviewed Herculaneum tours from Naples come first below.
Guilty of decimating Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79, Mt Vesuvius looms over the Bay of Naples like a beautiful, silent menace. Stopped in their tra...
Pompeii was not the only city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius back in 79 A.D.. A few miles away, right on the coastline, there was another ci...
Get the chance to visit the site of Herculaneum being guided by an Archaeologist. Get to know more about this ancient Roman city, inhabited by mercha...
This experience combines the two archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, famous for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius happened in 79 AD. Join th...
Set off on an unforgettable day trip from Naples to explore the ancient marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Accompanied by our knowledgeable local arc...
Experience ancient history and natural wonders on a full-day trip from Naples, visiting Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and Pompeii. Herculaneum: Explor...
Tours and prices on this page last updated September 26, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 22, 2026 · Ranked by Rating weighted by review volume, then what the price covers and the conditions. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 6 Herculaneum tours from Naples by whether the ticket is in the price, a meeting point at the gate or transport, and whether Pompeii or Vesuvius share the day.
Herculaneum at €35 per person for 2h: archaeologist, ticket and headsets, max twenty per guide; meet at the site. 4.85, 1,244 reviews.
English tour at €42 per person: licensed guide, 2h at the site; two to book, admission extra. 4.97 from 170 reviews.
Tour from Pompeii: both sites, archaeologist, tickets and train between ruins at €64 per person; English only, reach Pompeii yourself. 4.79, 1,769 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herculaneum with an Archaeologist, Ticket In | Ticket and headsets in | €35 per person | 4.85★ (1,244) | 2h | Transport only as a paid tier; meals extra |
| Herculaneum Small Group Walk | Guide only | €42 per person | 4.97★ (170) | 2h | English option needs two; Italian needs four; ticket extra |
| Pompeii and Herculaneum with an Archaeologist | Two cities, one day | €64 per person | 4.79★ (1,769) | 6h–11h | Meals extra; not for wheelchairs |
| Pompeii and Herculaneum with Naples Pickup | Pickup and both fees | €140 per person | 4.67★ (249) | 8h | Lunch a paid tier; no crater; more to run in winter |
| Herculaneum, Pompeii and Vesuvius Private | Private ruins, crater option | €265 per person | 4.95★ (309) | 8h–9h | Two to book; base skips Vesuvius and entry tickets |
| Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius by Minibus | Three sites, driver only | €120 per person | 4.55★ (588) | 8h | Pompeii and Herculaneum tickets extra; lunch extra |
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Pompeii was not the only city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius back in 79 A.D.. A few miles away, right on the coastline, there was another ci...
Guilty of decimating Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79, Mt Vesuvius looms over the Bay of Naples like a beautiful, silent menace. Stopped in their tra...
Get the chance to visit the site of Herculaneum being guided by an Archaeologist. Get to know more about this ancient Roman city, inhabited by mercha...
This experience combines the two archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, famous for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius happened in 79 AD. Join th...
Set off on an unforgettable day trip from Naples to explore the ancient marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Accompanied by our knowledgeable local arc...
Experience ancient history and natural wonders on a full-day trip from Naples, visiting Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and Pompeii. Herculaneum: Explor...