Private Walking Tour through the Historical City of Herculaneum

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Choose to relive the history of the elegant city of Herculaneum with our Guide expert in archaeology!
The tour begins with a panoramic view of the entire archaeological park.
Entering the city everything will be a step back in time, among refined details of Roman dwellings, shops and spas.
The more than 20 meters of volcanic material have preserved in a sensational way the charred wood of doors, windows, beams, beds.
We will reach the ancient beach, where about 300 fleeing people died and whose skeletons we see today.

This tour is particularly suitable for those who want to have a quick overview of a well-preserved Roman city, for those with mobility difficulties, for families and for lovers of Roman antiquities.

What's included

Taxes
Licensed tour Guide expert in archaeology
Private Tour

Gratuities
Archaeological Park of Herculaneum

What to expect

Archeological Park of Herculaneum
Pass by

Excavations have unearthed only part of the ancient city, so much of the ancient Herculaneum still remains buried underground.
Currently, most of the archaeological park that can be visited is made up of private homes of the imperial age of different types.

Entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum (16€ - free under 18 with document)
Terme Del Foro
15m · Admission ticket included

The typical Roman thermal system of Herculaneum is very well preserved and allows us to see the gym, the changing room and the rooms intended for warm and warm baths.
Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
15m · Admission ticket included

We will visit one of the best preserved houses in Herculaneum, famous for its charred wood furniture
Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
15m · Admission ticket included

Among the symbolic houses of Herculaneum, the one of Neptune and Amphitrite stands out as it contains one of the most beautiful mosaics of the Vesuvian sites
Casa dei Cervi
10m · Admission ticket included

The renowned deer house was located in a spectacular panoramic position between the Gulf of Naples and Capri, it is full of wonderful polychrome marble.
Casa Sannitica
10m · Admission ticket included

Among the oldest houses in Herculaneum, the Samnite house is famous for its pictorial decoration in the first Pompeian style.
Salone della Barca di Ercolano
15m · Admission ticket included

Outside the archaeological area, in a small museum you can admire the ancient charred Roman boat and other wonderful finds
College of the Augustales
15m · Admission ticket included

We will visit one of the few public temples excavated that can be visited with wonderful mythological frescoes.
Casa del Salone Nero
10m · Admission ticket included

The house of the black hall, which overlooks the main street of Herculaneum reflects the Vitruvian model and is interesting for the state of conservation of its frescoes
Antiquarium di Ercolano
15m · Admission ticket included

At the customer's discretion it is possible to visit the permanent and temporary exhibitions of the museum with unique finds such as jewelry, everyday objects and charred wood furnishings.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet our customers at the ticket office of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park, our guide will be holding a sign with the visitor's name and surname.
For travelers who reach the site with the Circumvesuviana train, it is sufficient to go downhill to the end of via 4 Novembre

End point

We will meet our customers at the ticket office of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park, our guide will be holding a sign with the visitor's name and surname.
For travelers who reach the site with the Circumvesuviana train, it is sufficient to go downhill to the end of via 4 Novembre

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We recommend: sunglasses, hat, shoes and comfortable clothing

Cancellation policy

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

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