Secret Herculaneum: The Hidden Treasure of Ancient Roman Civilization

4.9 (30 reviews) Naples, Italy
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Explore ruins of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most preserved ancient cities.

Herculaneum was buried under volcanic material after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD but, unlike the nearby site of Pompeii, a lot of the town was preserved: roofs, beds, doors, food, and even skeletons. Walk the cobbled streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with an archaeologist and get a glimpse of what life was like before the devastating eruption. Explore intact buildings at your own pace, see well-preserved frescoes, and imagine the daily rituals of those using the shops, public gymnasium and public thermal baths that can still be seen today.

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Guided tours

What's included

  • Certified Guide
  • Archaeologist
  • Archaeological Park of Herculaneum

What to expect

  1. Archeological Park of Herculaneum
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Let us explore together the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, a UNESCO site and one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world.
    Ancient Herculaneum was buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and is a true place of memory: although less extensive than nearby Pompeii, unlike the latter it still bears most of its urban and civic structure. Houses, doors and bedrooms, workshops and objects of all kinds are still perfectly visible. Walking along the paved streets together with your guide will be a unique experience: you will immerse yourself in the daily life of the ancient Herculaneum civilization. You will enter their houses, with still unchanged the warm colors of the frescoes; you will visit the gymnasium and the baths, where the ancients gathered to talk about everything, even politics and business. You will feel as if you can sense the smells, sounds and colors of the ancient city!
    The use of wheelchairs must be reported 24 hours before the visit.
  2. Archeological Park of Herculaneum
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The ancient beach: the only waterfront of an almost entirely preserved Roman city.
  3. La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The terrace of Marco Nonio Baldo: The ancient city of Herculaneum wanted to honor Marcus Nonius Balbo , its most prestigious citizen and patron, with a terrace overlooking the sea at the time.
  4. Casa dei Cervi
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    House of Deer: It is the richest and finest residence so far found within the excavation area, and owes its name to the two marble groups depicting Deer being attacked by dogs
  5. Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The House of the Wooden Partition: is so named because of the discovery of a folding wooden structure designed to separate the splendid atrium from the tablinum i.e., the homeowner's study.
  6. Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    House of Neptune and Amphitrite: It belonged to a wealthy merchant where there is the beautiful mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite his companion.
  7. Casa Sannitica
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The Samnite House: it is one of the most popular archaeological remains in Herculaneum, as it is considered one of the oldest dwellings on the site
  8. Ercolano
    Pass by
    The decumanus maximus is the main street of Roman cities and therefore also of Herculaneum, and for this reason it housed the most prestigious houses on its sides.
  9. College of the Augustales
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    The Sacellum of the Augustals is a building from Roman times used for the rites of worship of emperors, tended by augus priests
  10. Casa d'Argo
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Casa D'argo: It owes its name to a now-disappeared fresco that decorated the peristyle depicting Argo Panoptes, the giant with a hundred eyes,
  11. Salone della Barca di Ercolano
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    boat pavilion: In this unique exhibition site, a charred boat that was found along the beach of Herculaneum during excavations in 1981 is preserved.
  12. Archeological Park of Herculaneum
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    end of the tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will wait for the guests at the Ticket Office of Herculaneum Archaeological Park

End point

The guide will wait for the guests at the Ticket Office of Herculaneum Archaeological Park

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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