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Herculaneum

Naples · Italy 🇮🇹
Only official site
ercolano.cultura.gov.it
Admission prices
Adult
16€
Reduced
2€
stated on ercolano.cultura.gov.it/tickets · checked 2026-08-21 Normal ticket 16€ Reduced ticket 2€ Free entry
About

Pompeii's smaller but arguably more remarkable sister city, also destroyed by Vesuvius on 24 August 79 CE but through an entirely different mechanism. Where Pompeii was buried under metres of ash and

Questions
Do I need to book Herculaneum Ercolano in advance?
Book through the official website to avoid reseller markups.
Do I need skip-the-line tickets for Herculaneum Ercolano?
All timed-entry tickets are sold direct — any 'skip-the-line' product is a reseller charging markup for the same ticket.
What is the best time to visit Herculaneum Ercolano?
Weekday mornings typically see fewer crowds. Check the official website for seasonal hours.
Sources
ercolano.cultura.gov.it/?lang=en
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