Discover the wonders of Herculaneum, one of the best-preserved Roman sites, on a fully private tour tailored to your interests. Buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, this coastal town offers an extraordinary glimpse into ancient life with its intact frescoes, mosaics, and even preserved food. Enjoy priority access and explore at your own pace with a licensed guide who shares captivating stories and insights. Visit stunning homes, the Central Baths, and the haunting Salone della Barca during this immersive experience that deepens your connection to Roman history.
● Fully private tour with an expert, licensed guide
● Approximately 2-hour guided walking tour through Herculaneum
● Personalized itinerary based on your interests and questions
● Priority access for a relaxed and crowd-free exploration
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French Speaking Guide
What's included
Official guide
Priority Access to Herculaneum Archeological Site
Food and drinks
Transfers
What to expect
Archeological Park of Herculaneum
2h · Admission ticket included
Located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD. Its ruins are located in the comune of Ercolano, and are the best preserved ones in the area; a unique location freezed in time.
Together with your official guide, you will walk into a living picture of the 79 ad
Casa dei Cervi
10m · Admission ticket included
The Casa dei Cervi is an imposing example of a Roman noble family's house that, before the volcanic mud slide, boasted a seafront address. Constructed around a central courtyard, the two-storey villa contains murals and some beautiful still-life paintings.
House of the Skeleton
10m · Admission ticket included
The House of the Skeleton probably the aggregation of three smaller buildings, derives its name from the discovery of human remains in a second floor room in 1831.
Some inhabitants shut themselves in their homes and they died there either by suffocation or because of the extreme heat of the gases which hit the town.
College of the Augustales
5m · Admission ticket included
It is thought that the building was a centre of the cult of the Emperor Augustus and the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium (or possibly even the local curia).
Central Thermae
15m · Admission ticket included
The "thermae" were the city's public baths. There were relatively few private baths and these were limited to the most well-to-do families, given that the latter were the only ones who could afford to build rooms suited to the purpose.
The thermal bath buildings were divided into two sections: one reserved for women and one reserved for men. Each of these contained a series of rooms with different functions:
changing room
cold bath room
tepid bath room
hot bath room
all well preserved from the passing of the years
Salone della Barca di Ercolano
15m · Admission ticket included
After the Eruption of the Volcano Vesuvius, many inhabitants fled for their lives reaching the beach.
The men tried to protect women and children, but the fury of the Volcano was unstoppable and the waves, the sand and the lava destroyed the little port and the beach.
The wooden boat, recovered from the ancient beach, was covered with a resinous material, which preserved it perfectly, and in 1982 it was bring back to lifeand put back in the right position, so travellers can admire it.
Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
10m · Admission ticket included
The Partem Domus Lignea, owes its name to a folding wooden door discovered here; it was used to separate the atrium from the tablinium (the studio of the owner).
In front of the façade it's still possible to admire the benches where the clientes waited to be received from the host.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Archeological Park
End point
Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Archeological Park
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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.
