The official full ticket for Herculaneum costs 16 euros. Ages 18 to 25 pay 2 euros and under-18s enter free. Tickets are sold on the park’s official ticket page, where the online button leads to CoopCulture, and at the park ticket office. Prices below were read from the official site on 22 October 2026, so confirm them before you buy.
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Herculaneum: Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
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| Ticket | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full ticket | 16 euros | |
| Ages 18 to 25 | 2 euros | |
| Under 18 | Free | Under-12s must be accompanied |
| Ercolano Card, single | 30 euros | Valid 365 days from first use |
| Ercolano Card, family | 58 euros | 2 adults plus minors |
| Ercolano Card, ages 18 to 25 | 5 euros |
The Ercolano Card does not cover special events or evening openings. The Campania Artecard is also accepted, but its holder must stop at the ticket office to activate it. Other reductions follow the rules of the Italian Ministry of Culture, so see the official page for the full list.
When is entry free?
Entry is free on the first Sunday of every month, on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November. On those days there is no online booking: you collect your free ticket at the ticket office on the day. We could not confirm whether opening hours differ on free days, so check the official site.
What is closed at the moment?
The Villa dei Papiri and the ancient theatre are closed for works, and the official site gives no reopening date. The Suburban Baths are not on the normal route either: they can only be seen on guided visits to the restoration site on selected Saturdays, with their own ticket. Check the official site for dates and prices.
Which ticket should I choose?
- Independent visit: the 16 euro official ticket. Our partner Tiqets also sells an entry ticket with a downloadable audio guide, which you can book with the buttons on this page.
- You want context: a guided tour with an archaeologist. Tiqets lists an entry ticket plus guided tour and a 2-hour guided tour; check each card for the language of the guide, since the 2-hour tour is listed in English, French and Italian only.
- Visiting often: the Ercolano Card pays off only if you plan several visits within a year.
These are third-party products with their own prices and inclusions, so read the details before booking.
Before you go
Check the opening hours: last entry is 15:30 in winter. Our visit tips and what to see help you plan the day, and the getting there guide explains the train. More questions are on the FAQ page.
