The Suburban Baths are a Roman-era thermal complex buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD; they were discovered following the 20th-century archaeological excavation campaigns of ancient Herculaneum.
Built in the early 1st century at the behest of Marcus Nonius Balbus as a gift to the city, they are among the best-preserved thermal buildings of their kind in the entire Roman Empire. Following the delicate first phase of safety and restoration work—preparatory to a future permanent reopening—the first fascinating rooms to undergo these interventions are now reopening as part of the Suburban Baths of Herculaneum Tour project. Tour in Italian > book HERE Tour in English > book HERE
REDUCED:
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Ages 18-25 (EU citizens)
FREE:
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Minors (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
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For all individuals who are exempt by law (https://www.beniculturali.it/agevolazioni)
Meeting Point
The meeting point for groups is located within the archaeological site, at the Terrace of Marcus Nonius Balbus. The staff on site will provide precise directions.
What's included
- Guided tour of the Suburban Baths excavation site
- Entrance ticket to the Herculaneum archaeological area
Date
June 20 and 27, 2026
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In Italian: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM
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In English: 10:30 AM and 3:30
Additional Info
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You must arrive at the ticket office 30 minutes before your scheduled time.
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At the ticket office of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park (Visitor Center), there will be a dedicated info point for the Tour of the Suburban Baths.
Info Reservation
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Purchase online, at the ticket office, or via the call center.
Where
Corso Resina 187, Ercolano NA
Gli ingressi sono localizzati in Corso Resina e in Viale dei Papiri Ercolanesi
How to reach
Treno: Circumvesuviana linea Napoli-Sorrento | linea Napoli-Poggiomarino | linea Napoli-Torre Annunziata
fermata Ercolano
Web
Official WebsiteVisiting Rules
- For the Tour of the Suburban Baths of Herculaneum, comfortable clothing is recommended. The use of flat, closed-toe shoes is required, and it is mandatory to wear the safety equipment (hard hat and hairnet) provided by the Park at the time of the visit, given that the route goes through an active worksite.
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The route is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues and/or medical conditions that could be affected by the visiting environment.
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Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Animals are not permitted on the tour of the Baths, as it is a worksite area.
