Herculaneum Private Tour: Explore a Preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site
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5 Ratings
Ercolano
Experience the wonders of Herculaneum, a preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the cobbled streets, explore intact buildings, and imagine life before the devastating volcanic eruption.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parco Acheologico di Ercolano - Start the tour from ‘the end’ of this ancient town: from the seaside.

See the place where the bones of ancient inhabitants of Herculaneum still exist.

Marvel at artifacts that have kept their original form for almost 2000 years.

Visit the Holy terrace.

Stroll through the main road with ancient shops, well-preserved houses, Roman Palestra, Decumano, and thermal bath or Roman spa.

What's Included
  • Guided tour by a professional Archaeologist Tourist Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Admission tickets
Additional Information

Discover the remnants of Herculaneum, a treasured UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most intact historical locations on the planet.

Herculaneum succumbed to the volcanic debris from Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD. However, contrary to the neighboring city of Pompeii, the significant portions of the town remained intact: roofs, furniture, food, and even skeletal remains. Traverse the stone-paved lanes of this UNESCO World Heritage Site under the guidance of an archaeologist and witness the realities of life before the catastrophic eruption. Navigate through the preserved buildings at your leisure, view the beautifully maintained mural paintings, and imagine the daily customs of those patronizing the marketplaces, public training grounds, and public thermal spas still visible today.
Advance notice of 24 hours is mandatory for any wheelchair usage on the tour.

Location
Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
Corso Resina
Archeological site ticket office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tasman_e
Sep 4, 2023
Worth it! - Well preserved site, excellent knowledge from guide, very adaptive to existing knowledge base and friendly!
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Tad58
Aug 14, 2022
Uncrowded splendor - we debated between Pompeii and Herculaneum and think we made the correct choice. We were able to see all of Herculaneum in a half day and still have time for other areas of Naples. Also, my son had been disappointed in Pompeii years ago as all artifacts are in the museum, not on site. Our guide, Riccardo, was both knowledgeable and passionate about the site. The only issue is getting cabs to and from the site is not real easy.
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Tizianaportoghese
Mar 14, 2020
Beautiful ancient city - The Herculaneum trip with Raffaele it was one of the best guides that I ever had. Thanks to Raffaele knowledge and storytelling i felt on those streets and ruins like the time had never passed...simply an amazing and rare experience!! Highly recommend to everyone, always i will remember this special trip!
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