The standard entrance fee for Herculaneum is €16 for adults[3][4][5]. There are several reduced or free entry options:
- Youth 18-25 years: €2 with valid identification[3][4][5].
- Children under 18: Free entry[3][4][5].
- First Sunday of the month (and certain national holidays): Free for all[5].
- Additional options: Skip-the-line tickets (including audioguide) start around $31.66/€32 per person, with various packages available online[1][2].
- Campania Artecard holders: Can use their pass for entry; activation at the ticket office required[4].
Tickets can be purchased onsite or online. Audioguides may be included in specific ticket bundles and are also available for separate purchase[1][2][8].
Please note that prices and conditions can change; check the official ticketing website before your visit.
References
- [1] The BEST Archaeological Site of Herculaneum Entry tickets 2025
- [2] Herculaneum: Skip the Line Entrance Ticket + Audioguide
- [3] Herculaneum – Guide and Info for Visiting the Ruins
- [4] Tickets – Parco Archelogico di Ercolano
- [5] Regular Entrance Ticket for the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
- [8] Book Tickets for the Herculaneum Ruins Tour – Scavi di Ercolano