Herculaneum private walking tour with an archaeologist-guide

Corso Resina, 80056 Ercolano NA, Naples, Italy
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

The city, also known as 'the sister of Pompeii' was buried by a Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. This private walking tour provides a glimpse into the private lives of Romans. See second story houses, carbonized wooden objects, intact paintings and mosaics that are still preserved today.Your 2-hour tour starts from the ticket office of Herculaneum where you will be met by your guide. Discover the small town of Herculaneum, located at the foot of Mt Vesuvius on your walking tour. Learn why Herculaneum is considered to be the better preserved city compared to Pompeii and how the population of just 3000 inhabitants were frozen in time by an avalanche of 20 meters of earth.With your guide, you will visit the amazing sites of the Temple of the Augustale, the beach where more than 300 skeletons were found, the Thermal Baths, the Forum, the House of Neptune and Amphitheater, the Samnite house, the Gymnasium, the House of the Dears and much more.

What to remember

Important info

  • Maximum group size of 15 people
  • Entry to the Herculaneum Ruins is not included in the ticket. The extra cost of this is about €13 per person and €3.50 for the reduced ticket (applies to European citizens 18–24 years old). This can be paid both cash or card at the Herculaneum Ruins ticket office
  • Sunscreen and a hat is recommended for you to have
  • Bring plenty of water
  • Wear closed-toe shoes to walk through the ruins of Herculaneum
  • You can not bring handbags, backpacks, luggage or cases larger than 30x30x15 cm inside of Herculaneum
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What's included
included-item
Guided walking tour. Private tour
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What's not included
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Food and drinks. Entrance ticket. Transportation
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Know Before You Go
Highlights

Discover the highlights of the ruins of Herculaneum. Enjoy a walk through the ancient site. Learn the history of the site from your archaeologist-guide

Operating days

Every day except Tuesday

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
ASKOS SRL
Meeting Point

Meet your guide at the Herculaneum archaeological site ticket office.