Herculaneum Private Tour from Naples

4.8
(12 Reviews)

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Discover the ancient city of Herculaneum on a private tour just for you and your group . Explore the impressive archaeological site of Herculaneum for a couple of hours and see well-preserved ruins dating back to the 1st century A.D. Together with an expert guide, you'll learn about the history of Herculaneum and what life was like for the ancient Romans before the volcanic eruption that wiped out the city.

This walking tour lasts about 2 hours.

  • Travel back to the times of the Roman Empire with this private tour of the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum .
  • See the ruins of Herculaneum with ancient wooden houses and public buildings such as the incredible Terrazza di Nonio Balbo.
  • Learn about the history and culture of the Roman city of Herculaneum from an expert guide .

What’s included

  • Private tour of Herculaneum.
  • Expert guide in archaeology.
  • Food and drink.
  • Tickets to Herculaneum.

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Step by Step

If you are a lover of the Roman Empire, this exclusive tour of Herculaneum is perfect for you and your group. With this walking tour, you will have the opportunity to explore this ancient Roman city and learn about its history.

This tour, which lasts approximately 2 hours, will take you through the ruins of Herculaneum. An expert guide will accompany you throughout the tour and show you the main points of interest. You will see ancient noble houses such as the Casa del Salone Nero and Casa Samnite, among many others. You will also see ancient thermal baths, theatres and incredible public buildings such as the terrace of M. Nonio Balbo .

Throughout the tour you can also admire the magnificent frescoes and mosaics that are still preserved in some of the houses. Stop to see these artistic details and while your guide will tell you fascinating stories about daily life in ancient Rome before the volcanic eruption . As you walk through the ruins of this archaeological site, your guide will also give you interesting information about Roman architecture, customs and traditions of the time .

Remember that entrance to the archaeological site is not included in the price, but you can buy it in advance or even on the day of the visit with the help of your guide.

Reviews

4.8
· 12 Reviews
  • A
    A.
    5
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    Wow, this tour is a real time travel! I loved the passion of the archaeologist, he makes you feel like you are there, in ancient Herculaneum.
  • O
    O.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    Amazing experience exploring Herculaneum with an archaeologist. I learned a lot about the history and culture of the city - highly recommended!
  • A
    A.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The private tour was amazing, the archaeologist knew a lot! I give it a 9 because there is always room for improvement.
  • M
    M.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    Wonderful to have an archaeologist as a guide to delve into the history, but the tour could have been a bit longer to cover more areas.
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