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Herculaneum Private Guided Tour with Archaeologist

Aerial view of Herculaneum ruins in Italy showcasing ancient streets and buildings.
Visitors exploring ancient streets of Herculaneum Ruins on a guided tour in Italy.
A guide giving information during private tour of the Herculaneum
Herculaneum house interiors with frescoes and mosaics, Naples, Italy.

Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour of Herculaneum and grab a chance to deep dive into its history with a guide for 2 hours to uncover some truths.

Highlights

  • There is beauty in ruin and this 2-hour private tour of Herculaneum will show you exactly what the Roman ruins hold, how they came to be, and more facts.

  • Let your multilingual guide lead the way and take you around this UNESCO-listed site which once adorned luxurious frescoes and art on its walls.

  • Learn about the lifestyle of the inhabitants that were here, and see the beautiful public baths, shops, and streets that existed before Mount Vesuvius erupted.

  • The exclusive tour allows you to explore at your pace so if you're a curious traveler or an avid history lover, this is cut out for you!

  • Did you know that over 1000 people managed to escape during the eruption and resettled in Naples and Cumae?

Inclusions

  • 2-hour private tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry

  • Expert English/Spanish/German/French-speaking guide

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

If it's history you love, then get your whole dose of it on this 2-hour private tour of Herculaneum with an English, Spanish, German, or French guide. This is an ideal tour for those who love to dig deep into the past to uncover its effects on the present.

The ruins of Herculaneum

The ruins of Herculaneum were accidentally rediscovered in the 18th century. While digging a well in 1709, workers uncovered ancient marble statues and other artifacts, leading to the systematic excavation of the site. Located very close to Pompeii are the remarkably preserved Roman ruins in Herculaneum that tell you about the life that was before Mount Vesuvius erupted. Enjoy personalized attention and get in-depth knowledge of the city's history from your knowledgeable guide. Once buried under the ash, the historical ruins at Herculaneum still tell a lot about the inhabitants, the occupancy, and the lifestyle they led back in the day. Get to see the shops, the beautiful public baths, marvels like their sturdy pillars, mosaic work, and sophisticated way of life. The town boasted impressive infrastructure, including public baths, a gymnasium, a theater, and several large villas adorned with exquisite frescoes and mosaics. Notable villas include the Villa of the Papyri, which housed an extensive library of papyrus scrolls.

This tour is tailored to give you an in-depth understanding of Herculaneum's history, uncovering myths and gems that make it the UNESCO site that it is today.

Itinerary

  • The Northen Cardo

  • The House of the Skeleton

  • The Thermal Baths

  • The Temple of the Augustali

  • The House of Neptune and Amphitrite

  • The House of the Wooden Partition

  • The Gymnasium

  • The Terrace of Nonius Balbus

  • The beach

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide at Biglietteria Ercolano.

  • Address: 80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy.

  • Guide identifier: Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.

  • Landmark: At the ticket office of the Herculaneum ruins.

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