Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist

Entrance to the excavations of Herculaneum

Charred wood from the eruption of Vesuvius

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A Private Tour of Herculaneum to visit the archaeological site.
There will be no other guides besides me and you are guaranteed to be with an archaeological guide. After the experience, you can stay on the site until closing and continue exploring the beauties with the advice I will give you.

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Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist

What's included

Archaeological Guide and assistance during the Tour.
Taxes
Private Tour
Specialized archaeological guide
Main attractions of Herculaneum

Food and drinks
Private Tour of Herculaneum Euro 15
Entrance tickets to Herculaneum 15 Euro for adults and FREE TICKETS FOR UNDER 18 YEARS OLD

What to expect

Archeological Park of Herculaneum
Admission ticket not included

Meeting point: ticket office of the archaeological site of Herculaneum, it will be possible to buy the entrance tickets (if you haven't bought in advanced or if you haven't purchased online).
The entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum will give you the opportunity to see all the attractions and houses present during the tour.
The guide will be waiting for you with a sign to be recognized: "Eliana Sandretti".
La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
5m

We will see the skeletons of people who died during the eruption and we will look out on the terrace to imagine the panorama before the great explosion of Vesuvius.
Casa dei Cervi
15m

La Casa dei Cervi is a luxurious house with a terrace overlooking the sea.
Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
Pass by

The name of the domus is due to a high relief where the myth of Telephus was illustrated.
Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
15m

The Casa del Tramezzo di Legno is named after the discovery of a wooden partition that was charred due to the eruption of Vesuvius.
Casa del Salone Nero
15m

The house of the Black Room owes its name to its salon painted in black. It is one of the most luxurious domus in Herculaneum.
Salone della Barca di Ercolano
15m

We will see the boat charred by the eruption of Vesuvius and recently discovered.
College of the Augustales
15m

The College of the Augustales preserves the frescoes representing Hercules entering Olympus. In this room the skeleton of the keeper who died during the eruption.
House of the Skeleton
10m

The House of the Skeleton of Herculaneum owes its name to the discovery of the skeleton of an inhabitant who was unable to save himself.
Casa Sannitica
15m

The Samnite House is one of the oldest houses in Herculaneum
Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
15m

The House of Neptune and Amphitrite is an environment that leaves you speechless with its rich scenographic compositions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is near to the ticket office located inside the excavations of Herculaneum.
After passing through the entrance arch, walk to the only official ticket office in the excavations. I will wear a red badge and a sign "Eliana Sandretti"

End point

Meeting point is near to the ticket office located inside the excavations of Herculaneum.
After passing through the entrance arch, walk to the only official ticket office in the excavations. I will wear a red badge and a sign "Eliana Sandretti"

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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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