Walking Tour of Herculaneum with Local Guide

4.8
(16 reviews)
Naples (IT), Italy

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Meet your expert guide at the entrance of Herculaneum for an immersive walking tour with priority access. Begin at the House of the Wooden Partition to admire a rare, intact wooden screen absent in Pompeii. Continue to the House of Neptune and Amphitrite to view lavish private baths and breathtaking glass-paste wall mosaics of marine deities. At the Urban Baths, trace Roman engineering through subfloor hypocaust heating across the calidarium, tepidarium, and frigidarium. Next, explore the multi-level House of the Deer and House of the Bicentenary, showcasing aristocratic wealth with vibrant frescoes and seaside views. Finally, descend to the ancient beachfront boathouses (Fornici), where locals sought refuge during Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption, concluding your journey with a poignant look into the city's final hours.

What's Included

Entrance ticket of Herculaneum
Expert licensed tour guide
Walking tour inside the archaeological site
Gratuities
Transportation to/from Naples
Food and beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Herculaneum Ticket Office

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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Parco Acheologico di Ercolano

    Descend to the ancient shoreline where residents sought shelter during Mount Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption for a poignant, unforgettable look into the city's final hours

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno

    An ancient Roman house in which there are preserved wooden doors and beams.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Terme Del Foro

    Trace Roman engineering across the public bath complex. Walk through the calidarium, tepidarium, and frigidarium while learning about the subfloor hypocaust heating system

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite

    View a lavish patrician home featuring private thermal baths and breathtaking, intact glass-paste wall mosaics depicting the marine deities Neptune and Amphitrite

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Casa dei Cervi

    Explore multi-level seaside residences showcasing aristocratic wealth through vibrant frescoes, grand courtyards, and dramatic bay views

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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