Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 8 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Be guided by an Archaeologist to discover the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum destroyed by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Herculaneum was the best holiday destination for the Roman aristocracy, a small chest full of miracles as Romans stated. In its private residences and public buildings were found marble decorations, wall paintings, mosaic floors as well as objects implemented in the everyday life. Also called 'the sister of Pompeii', this city shows you some better preserved findings like wooden doors and exquisite paintings. With an Archaeologist leading you through the site sharing his knowledge and telling you interesting anecdotes, you'll get the feeling to be walking in a still living town!
Inclusions
What's included
- Private Tour
- Guidance and assistance by an Archaeologist guide
What's not
- Herculaneum Entrance Ticket
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Meet the guide outside the ticket office of the archaeological site (red building).
You'll visit the College of the Augustales
You'll visit the House of the Skeleton.
You'll visit the House of the Relief of Telephus.
You'll visit the House of the Wooden Partition.
You'll visit the M. Nonio Balbo Terrace.
You'll see the House of the Salon of Nero
You'll visit the Samnitic House
You'll visit the Central Thermae.
You'll visit the House of the Fine Courtyard
You'll see the House of the Grand Portal
You'll visit the House of the Deer
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Askos Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- There is a luggage store for free at the meeting point.
- Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult) 2 euros (EU citizens 18-25 y.o.)
How it compares in Naples
- Its from-price is 20% below the median of the 3135 experiences we list in Naples.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 133 of 3135.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Naples
Passionate and chaotic beneath Vesuvius, Naples is the birthplace of pizza and the gateway to Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast.
The historic centre, a dense grid of streets laid out by the ancient Greeks, is a world of churches, street shrines and laundry strung between balconies. Spaccanapoli cuts straight through it, Via San Gregorio Armeno is lined with nativity-scene workshops, and the Sansevero Chapel holds the astonishing Veiled Christ. Underground, tunnels and cisterns reveal the Greek and Roman city below.
Top-ranked sights in Naples: Mt. Vesuvius (Monte Vesuvio), Via dei Tribunali, Naples Historic Center (Napoli Centro Storico).
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