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Private Herculaneum Walking Tour with a Licensed Archaeology Guide, 2 Hours
The tour opens with a panoramic view over the whole archaeological park before going into the town, a useful way to read the layout of a small, well-preserved Roman city. More than 20 meters of volcanic material covered it, and the charred wood of doors, windows, beams and beds survived underneath.
A licensed guide who is an expert in archaeology leads the way through Roman houses, shops and baths, then down to the ancient beach, where about 300 people died while fleeing and whose skeletons can be seen today. The charred Roman boat is kept in a small museum outside the excavated area, and the Antiquarium can be visited if guests wish.
The tour suits travelers who want a quick overview of a well-preserved Roman city, people with mobility difficulties, families and lovers of Roman antiquities. Park admission is not included.
What's included
- Taxes
- Licensed tour Guide expert in archaeology
- Private Tour
Itinerary
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Corso Resina, 187, Ercolano
The guide waits at the ticket office of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park holding a sign with the visitor's name. Travelers arriving by Circumvesuviana train walk downhill to the end of Via 4 Novembre.
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Archeological Park of Herculaneum
Only part of the ancient city has been excavated, so much of Herculaneum is still buried. Most of the visitable park consists of private homes of the imperial age, of different types. Park admission is a separate ticket (EUR 16, free under 18 with a document).
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Terme Del Foro
The Forum Baths, a typical Roman bath complex in very good condition, with the gym, the changing room and the rooms for warm baths.
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Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
One of the best-preserved houses in Herculaneum, famous for its charred wood furniture.
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Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
House of Neptune and Amphitrite, which holds one of the most beautiful mosaics of the Vesuvian sites.
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Casa dei Cervi
The House of the Deer sits in a panoramic position between the Gulf of Naples and Capri and is full of polychrome marble.
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Casa Sannitica
Among the oldest houses in Herculaneum, known for its decoration in the first Pompeian style.
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Salone della Barca di Ercolano
Outside the excavated area, a small museum shows the charred Roman boat and other finds.
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College of the Augustales
One of the few excavated public temples that can be visited, with mythological frescoes.
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Casa del Salone Nero
The House of the Black Hall, on the main street, follows the Vitruvian model and is notable for the condition of its frescoes.
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Antiquarium di Ercolano
Guests can choose to visit the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions, with finds such as jewelry, everyday objects and charred wood furnishings.
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Corso Resina, 187, Ercolano
Not included
- Gratuities
- Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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- 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
- Up to 10 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en, it, fr.
Meeting point
- The guide waits at the ticket office of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park holding a sign with the visitor's name and surname. Travelers arriving by Circumvesuviana train walk downhill to the end of Via 4 Novembre
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