Before You Book Herculaneum: Every Cost, and What's Worth It

Herculaneum, buried by the same eruption as Pompeii, is smaller, quieter and better preserved, with wooden beams and upper floors still standing. There's the standard ticket, reduced and free entry, free first Sundays, reseller tickets with audio guides and guided tours. Most of them sound worth paying for. You don't need the most expensive one to have a great visit. In this guide we walk through what each option costs, what you really get, and how to choose the right one, whether that's a quiet 8:30 am start or a busy midday.