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Choose to relive the history of the elegant city of Herculaneum with our Guide expert in archaeology!
The tour begins with a panoramic view of the entire archaeological park.
Entering the city everything will be a step back in time, among refined details of Roman dwellings, shops and spas.
The more than 20 meters of volcanic material have preserved in a sensational way the charred wood of doors, windows, beams, beds.
We will reach the ancient beach, where about 300 fleeing people died and whose skeletons we see today.
This tour is particularly suitable for those who want to have a quick overview of a well-preserved Roman city, for those with mobility difficulties, for families and for lovers of Roman antiquities.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet our customers at the ticket office of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park, our guide will be holding a sign with the visitor's name and surname. For travelers who reach the site with the Circumvesuviana train, it is sufficient to go downhill to the end of via 4 Novembre
Itinerary
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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano (Pass by)
Excavations have unearthed only part of the ancient city, so much of the ancient Herculaneum still remains buried underground. Currently, most of the archaeological park that can be visited is made up of private homes of the imperial age of different types. Entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum (16€ - free under 18 with document)
Admission ticket free -
1
The typical Roman thermal system of Herculaneum is very well preserved and allows us to see the gym, the changing room and the rooms intended for warm and warm baths.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
We will visit one of the best preserved houses in Herculaneum, famous for its charred wood furniture
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
Among the symbolic houses of Herculaneum, the one of Neptune and Amphitrite stands out as it contains one of the most beautiful mosaics of the Vesuvian sites
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Casa dei Cervi
The renowned deer house was located in a spectacular panoramic position between the Gulf of Naples and Capri, it is full of wonderful polychrome marble.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Casa Sannitica
Among the oldest houses in Herculaneum, the Samnite house is famous for its pictorial decoration in the first Pompeian style.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Salone della Barca di Ercolano
Outside the archaeological area, in a small museum you can admire the ancient charred Roman boat and other wonderful finds
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7College of the Augustales
We will visit one of the few public temples excavated that can be visited with wonderful mythological frescoes.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Casa del Salone Nero
The house of the black hall, which overlooks the main street of Herculaneum reflects the Vitruvian model and is interesting for the state of conservation of its frescoes
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9
At the customer's discretion it is possible to visit the permanent and temporary exhibitions of the museum with unique finds such as jewelry, everyday objects and charred wood furnishings.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend: sunglasses, hat, shoes and comfortable clothing
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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