Herculaneum and Pompeii in one day: Audioguides + Tkts (art)｜Italy

Do you want to visit both Herculaneum and Pompeii with an audioguide on the same day?
Step into the heart of the ancient Roman world with this full-day self-guided experience at Pompeii and Herculaneum, two of the most extraordinary UNESCO archaeological sites. Perfect for travelers who want flexibility and independence, this package combines skip-the-line tickets and official audioguide devices to explore both sites at your own pace.

Witness the dramatic contrasts between the two cities: the bustling streets, villas, and forums of Pompeii, frozen at the moment of the eruption, and the astonishingly preserved houses, mosaics, frescoes, and wooden structures of Herculaneum, safeguarded under volcanic material for centuries. Using your audioguide, you’ll uncover hidden stories, architectural wonders, and the vivid humanity that once defined these ancient civilizations.

You can choose where to start your day, beginning either at Pompeii or Herculaneum.

Pompeii: collect your device at our office on the first floor of EAV Station “Pompei Scavi – Villa dei Misteri”, Via Villa dei Misteri 1, and access the site via the dedicated line at Porta Marina Inferiore, located in Piazza Esedra.

Herculaneum: collect your device directly at the audioguide desk inside the Archaeological Park, showing your booking confirmation.

Pompeii opening hours:

Oct 15 – Mar 15: 09:00–17:00 (last entry 15:30)

Mar 16 – Oct 15: 09:00–19:00 (last entry 17:30)

Herculaneum opening hours:

Oct 15 – Mar 15: 09:00–17:00 (last entry 15:30)

Mar 16 – Oct 14: 09:00–19:00 (last entry 17:30)

The audioguide devices are the only ones authorized for tour operators by the Pompeii Archaeological Park, and allow you to access explanations using the numbers on the device, ensuring accurate, up-to-date, and exclusive information. They can be used hands-free or with standard jack headphones (not included). A valid ID is required as a deposit, returned when the device is returned.

Travel between the two sites is easy via the local Circumvesuviana train, connecting Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri and Ercolano Scavi, usually with a simple change at Torre Annunziata (tickets not included).

This full-day experience is perfect for visitors who want to explore two iconic archaeological sites in one day, at their own pace, with a complete, authorized audio-guided tour, combining historical insights, cultural context, and exclusive anecdotes.