Herculaneum (Ercolano) Opening Hours

Opening Hours at Herculaneum

Herculaneum opens every day at 8:30 AM. Closing time changes with the season: the park stays open later from mid-March to mid-October and closes earlier in winter. Last entry is 90 minutes before closing, so aim to arrive with at least two hours to spare.

When to Visit Herculaneum

Come at opening if you can. The streets are quiet at 8:30 AM, the light is soft and the tour groups have not arrived yet. The last couple of hours before last entry are the other calm window, and in summer they are also the coolest part of the day.

Ercolano: Timings

Herculaneum Opening Hours

Summer (March 16 to October 14)
Every day: 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Last entry: 6:00 PM

Winter (October 15 to March 15)
Every day: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Last entry: 3:30 PM

Cerrado
1 de enero y 25 de diciembre

Busier days
Expect bigger crowds on free-admission days: the first Sunday of every month, April 25, June 2 and November 4.

Areas currently closed
The Villa of the Papyri is closed for restoration, and the Ancient Theater is closed for maintenance until further notice.

Herculano: Entrada

Destacados

Descubre una ciudad romana extraordinariamente bien conservada, como congelada en el tiempo por una erupción volcánica.

Disfruta de una entrada rápida gracias al acceso prioritario.

Sumérgete en la experiencia con una audioguía descargable disponible en varios idiomas.

Pasea entre impresionantes mosaicos, frescos y arquitectura antigua.

Visita en horario flexible, con entrada hasta una hora y media antes del cierre.

Herculano: Entradas + visita guiada

Destacados

Entrada prioritaria para evitar la hora del desayuno.

Descubre la historia de Herculano de la mano de un arqueólogo profesional.

La visita dura aproximadamente dos horas.

Disponible en español y otros cuatro idiomas.

Grupo limitado a 20personas para ofrecer una experiencia más personalizada.

Herculano: visita guiada + viaje de ida y vuelta desde Nápoles

Destacados

Disfruta de una visita guiada por expertos a un yacimiento arqueológico que se conserva en un estado excepcional.

Visita lugares históricos emblemáticos como la Casa del Ciervo y las termas del Foro.

Disfruta del servicio de transporte de ida y vuelta entre Nápoles y Herculano.

Disfruta de una visita guiada completa de unas tres horas de duración.

Los guías disponibles hablan inglés, italiano y español.

Herculano: Traslado de ida y vuelta desde Nápoles en autobús

Destacados

Disfruta del servicio de transporte en autobús de ida y vuelta entre Nápoles y Herculano.

Dispondrás de un asistente en el autobús que te ayudará durante todo el trayecto.

Disfruta de salidas puntuales desde un punto céntrico de Nápoles.

Explora la legendaria ciudad vinculada a Hércules y conservada gracias a la erupción del Vesubio.

Disfruta de una opción de transporte cómoda y fiable para tu visita.

¿Cuánto tiempo hay que dedicar a Ercolano?

Plan on about two hours. That is enough to walk the main streets, look inside the best-preserved houses and stop at the Antiquarium without rushing.

Add more time if you book a guided tour or use an audio guide, since you will stop longer at each house. If you are pairing Herculaneum with Pompeii on the same day, do Herculaneum first: it is smaller and easier to fit into a morning.

FAQs About Ercolano Timings

What are Herculaneum's opening hours?

The site opens every day at 8:30 AM. It closes at 7:30 PM from March 16 to October 14, and at 5:00 PM from October 15 to March 15.

What time is last entry?

Last entry is 90 minutes before closing: 6:00 PM in summer and 3:30 PM in winter.

Is Herculaneum open on public holidays?

Yes. The park is open every day of the year except January 1 and December 25.

When is the quietest time to visit?

Right at opening, or in the last couple of hours before last entry. Free-admission days, such as the first Sunday of the month, are usually the busiest.

Are any parts of the site closed at the moment?

Yes. The Villa of the Papyri is closed for restoration and the Ancient Theater is closed for maintenance until further notice.

How long does a visit to Herculaneum take?

About two hours covers the main areas. Allow extra time if you are taking a guided tour.