Herculaneum: bag policy & entry rules
Backpack, suitcase, food, camera, umbrella and pets are allowed only with conditions. E-scooter is not allowed. There is a free cloakroom on site.
What can you bring into Herculaneum?
What Herculaneum's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Limited
Allowed only up to 30x30x15 cm; bulky backpacks must be left at the free luggage room.
Backpack rules at other venues →Suitcase / luggage Limited
Bulky suitcases/bags prohibited inside; only items up to 30x30x15 cm allowed, the rest must go to the free luggage room.
Suitcase / luggage rules at other venues →Food Limited
Eating is only allowed in designated areas; consuming food outside them is prohibited.
Food rules at other venues →Camera Limited
Private photography/video allowed; professional optical/audio equipment is prohibited and professional/commercial shooting needs Administration authorisation.
Camera rules at other venues →Umbrella Limited
Listed among bulky items that must be left at the luggage room; not allowed to carry in if exceeding size limit.
Umbrella rules at other venues →Pets Limited
Dogs allowed on leash or muzzle (any breed/size); owners must carry waste bags; dogs must be carried in the Antiquarium, Boat Pavilion and mosaic-floor domus.
Pets rules at other venues →E-scooter Not allowed
Explicitly prohibited (monopattini); bicycles and other motor/electric vehicles also banned unless authorised.
E-scooter rules at other venues →We don't guess: ask the venue before you go if one of these matters for your visit.
What the rules do and don't say about these
- Water bottle: Not addressed in the official regulations.
- Metal bottle: Not addressed in the official regulations.
- Stroller: Not addressed in the official regulations.
- Tripod: Not explicitly mentioned; only professional optical/audio equipment is banned.
Will my bag fit?
Herculaneum's published limit: 30 × 30 × 15 cm. Enter your bag's size (cm) to check it.
Measure the outside of the bag, including handles, wheels and pockets. Security staff have the final word — this is a quick check, not a guarantee.
Large bags or suitcases may not be allowed inside. Drop them at a luggage storage in Ercolano before you go.
Cloakroom & lockers
Free luggage room (deposito bagagli); bulky items over 30x30x15 cm must be left there.
What the official rules say
Introdurre zaini, ombrelli, valigie e borse voluminose (dimensioni consentite cm 30x30x15) ed altri oggetti ingombranti che devono essere lasciati al deposito bagagli (il servizio e gratuito) Herculaneum bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Herculaneum?
Limited. Allowed only up to 30x30x15 cm; bulky backpacks must be left at the free luggage room.
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Herculaneum?
Limited. Bulky suitcases/bags prohibited inside; only items up to 30x30x15 cm allowed, the rest must go to the free luggage room.
Can I bring food into Herculaneum?
Limited. Eating is only allowed in designated areas; consuming food outside them is prohibited.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Herculaneum?
Free luggage room (deposito bagagli); bulky items over 30x30x15 cm must be left there.
What bag size is allowed at Herculaneum?
Backpacks, umbrellas, suitcases and bulky bags are only allowed if within 30x30x15 cm; larger/bulky items must be left at the free luggage room.