Herculaneum Tour from Naples

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(12 Reviews)

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Experience Highlights

Discover the city of Herculaneum with this small group tour of around 20 people . An expert archaeological guide will accompany you to explore the ruins of this ancient Roman city that was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. With priority access to the archaeological park you will avoid long queues and make the most of your visit. You will be able to see the Samnite house, the Temple of the Augustals, the remains of the thermal baths and much more.

This tour will last approximately 2 hours .

  • Visit the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum in small groups of about 20 people .
  • Enjoy the skip-the-line entrance and see the ruins of Herculaneum .
  • Learn about the history and daily life of this ancient Roman city with an expert archaeological guide.

What’s included

  • Guided tour of the ruins of Herculaneum.
  • Expert guide in archaeology.
  • Tour in small groups of 20 people.
  • No queuing and priority access.

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Step by Step

Embark on a journey back in time and discover the ancient city of Herculaneum with this walking tour lasting approximately two hours. This small group tour for about 20 people will take you to explore the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum .

On this walking tour, an expert archaeologist will lead you through the various archaeological ruins of Herculaneum, while also regaling you with the fascinating history of the city. As you explore the ancient streets, you will see the remains of Roman houses such as the Casa dei Cervi and the luxurious Casa del Salone Nero, among many others. You'll also see public buildings such as La Terraza di M. Nonio Balbo, and even shops, theatres and thermal baths dating back to the 1st century AD.

Thanks to the knowledge of your expert guide, you will learn about the history and daily life of the inhabitants of Herculaneum before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius .

One of the advantages of this tour is that you will forget about waiting in long queues, as you have priority access to the ruins of Herculaneum . With your skip-the-line ticket , you'll make the most of the two-hour guided tour of the entire archaeological park. What's more, as this is a small-group tour, you'll also have the chance to interact with your guide and ask as many questions as you like.

Reviews

4.6
· 12 Reviews
  • D
    D.
    5
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    The visit to Herculaneum was a trip back in time, I loved the detailed explanation of the archaeologist, a must if you are passionate about history!
  • L
    L.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    An impressive visit to Herculaneum with an expert archaeologist. Ideal for small groups - an enriching and unforgettable experience!
  • M
    M.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The visit was a blast, the archaeologist knew a lot and the small group made it more personal, almost perfect!
  • E
    E.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The archaeologist-led tour provided a unique and interesting perspective, although the group was a little larger than I expected.
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