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Herculaneum and Pompeii in one day: audioguides + tickets (art)

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Herculaneum and Pompeii in one day: audioguides + tickets (art)

About this activity

Explore two iconic UNESCO sites in a single day with this flexible self-guided experience in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Enjoy skip-the-line entry (artecard) and audioguide devices, the only ones authorized for tour operators by the Archaeological Park. Start at either site and explore at your own pace using accurate, up-to-date explanations triggered by numbered points on the devices.

Pick up your device in Pompeii at our office at the first floor of the EAV Train Station “Pompei Scavi – Villa dei Misteri,” and enter through the dedicated Porta Marina Inferiore line, located few hundreds mt away in Piazza Esedra. In Herculaneum, collect your device directly at the onsite audioguide desk. A valid ID is required as a deposit.

Travel between sites via the Circumvesuviana railway (tickets not included), line Napoli-Sorrento or viceversa. This full-day experience offers total freedom to discover ancient streets, villas, frescoes, and stories preserved for two millennia.

What's included

  • ✓Flexible visit: start at the site of your choice
  • ✓Entrance Ticket express for Pompeii (artecard) + audio device
  • ✓Dedicated access at Porta Marina Inferiore (Pompeii)
  • ✓Entrance Ticket for Herculaneum (artecard) + audio device

Not included

  • ✕Headphones
  • ✕Train tickets
  • ✕Transportation between Pompeii & Herculaneum (Circumvesuviana recommended)

Meeting and pickup

  • We are located at the first floor of the train station "Circumvesuviana" in 1, Villa dei Misteri street 80045- Pompei (NA). Our name is "Tempio Travel/Pompeii Tickets" ( you will see the signs all around the station) and we are located 50 m away from the entrance "Porta Marina Superiore"
  • You need to go at the entrance of the Archeological Park of Herculaneum, and look for the "Audioguide Desk" where the staff will have your reservation.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with hearing impairments

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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