Herculaneum guided tour with an archeologist
Attractions & guided tours

Herculaneum guided tour with an archeologist

4.9/5
Excellent
Based on 14 reviews
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£42.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Do this because
  • Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Herculaneum
  • Walk the cobbled streets of the area with an archaeologist
  • Explore intact buildings and admire well-preserved frescoes
What to expect

Explore the ruins of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most preserved ancient cities. Herculaneum was buried under volcanic material after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD but, unlike the nearby site of Pompeii, a lot of the town was preserved: roofs, beds, doors, food and even skeletons.

Walk the cobbled streets of the archeological area with an archaeologist and get a glimpse of what life was like before the devastating eruption. Explore intact buildings at your own pace, see well-preserved frescoes, and imagine the daily rituals of those using shops, public gymnasiums and thermal baths that can still be visited today.

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What's included
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Where

80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Meeting point:
Herculaneum Archaeological Park. Meet your guide at the ticket office.
What to remember
  • Remember to bring a valid ID or a copy of your passport

Know in advance:

  • The guide has your entrance ticket
  • The guide can wait max 10 min then the tour starts. Once inside phones might not work. Please be 10/15 min before the starting time
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Provider
Grand Tour Experience
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.9/5

Based on 14 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - January 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - November 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - September 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Ottime guide nei due casi

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - June 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Brava la guida,CORRADO, che è riuscito,senza farci stancare sotto il sole,a rapire la nostra attenzione per tutto quello che ci ha raccontato ed evide ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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