Herculaneum's Suburban Baths: November and December 2026 tours of the restoration site, with dates and times
You can visit Herculaneum's Suburban Baths every Saturday until 12 December 2026, on guided tours only. Groups are capped at 15 people and the €21 ticket includes entry to the Park.
At a glance
- Dates
- Saturdays 7, 14, 21, 28 November, 5 and 12 December
- Tours in English
- 10:30 and 15:30
- Tours in Italian
- 9:30, 11:30 and 14:30
- Price
- €21 with Park entry; €7 EU citizens aged 18-25
- Groups
- Up to 15 people, about 1 hour
- Rules
- Helmet required, closed flat shoes
What to know
- Tours run on Saturdays only, until 12 December 2026.
- The route crosses a restoration site: this is not yet a permanent reopening.
- Park staff lead groups of up to 15 people for about 1 hour.
- It is best to book through CoopCulture, as places are few.
Dates and times
| Month | Saturdays | English | Italian |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10:30, 15:30 | 9:30, 11:30, 14:30 |
| December | 5, 12 | 10:30, 15:30 | 9:30, 11:30, 14:30 |
Prices
| Who | Price |
|---|---|
| Full | €21, Park entry included |
| EU, aged 18-25 | €7 |
| Under 18 | Free, with an adult |
| With a Park ticket, pass or Artecard | €5 supplement at the ticket office |
What you see
- The frigidarium, with marble and frescoes.
- The Hall of the Warriors, with stucco figures of seven warriors.
- The calidarium, with its marble basin.
- The "samovar", a rare heating system.
Built as a private bath for the Nonii Balbi family, the complex later opened to the town. It had been closed for about 20 years.
Before you go
- Be at the ticket office 30 minutes before your tour.
- The meeting point is the Terrace of Marcus Nonius Balbus, inside the site.
- The Park provides a helmet and hood. Wear closed, flat shoes.
- The route is not recommended for people with mobility problems. No animals.
- By train: Circumvesuviana, the local commuter train, to Ercolano Scavi, then about 10 minutes on foot.
Tip: take the 10:30 tour and stay on afterwards: the €21 ticket covers the whole Park.
Plan your trip
- Naples to Herculaneumhow to get there and what to see
- Pompeii or Herculaneum?which one to choose
- Mount Vesuviuspair it with the ruins
- Naples in Novemberweather and what to do
Frequently asked questions
Are the Suburban Baths at Herculaneum open?
Yes, but only on accompanied tours of the restoration site, on Saturdays until 12 December 2026. It is not yet a permanent reopening.
How much does it cost to visit the Suburban Baths?
The combined ticket with the Park costs €21. EU citizens aged 18-25 pay €7. Under-18s are free. If you already have a Park ticket, the supplement is €5.
Are there English tours of the Suburban Baths?
Yes. English tours run every Saturday at 10:30 and 15:30. Italian tours are at 9:30, 11:30 and 14:30.
Why are the Suburban Baths famous?
They are among the best-preserved Roman baths. They still have marble floors, stucco, original wooden doors and visible heating systems. Their story ended with the eruption of AD 79.
Where to stay near Herculaneum
23 places to stay in the Vesuvius area on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
