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Herculaneum Guided Morning Tour from Sorrento or Naples

4.9(14 reviews)Sorrento, Italy
4hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Participate in a guided tour of the archaeological site of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its exceptional preservation as an ancient city. The tour includes pick up from the designated meeting point and lasts for approximately one and a half hours. This experience is suitable for those interested in history and archaeology, particularly the impact of the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius on the city. Visitors will have the opportunity to examine artifacts that illustrate the daily life and religious practices of the inhabitants. The tour includes entrance fees to Herculaneum and is led by a local expert who will provide insights into the site's significance.

Itinerary

1

Archeological Park of Herculaneum

Transfer by bus to Herculaneum and visit of the ruins with our authorized guide for an archeologial tour of 1.5 hrs. Once a small and sophisticated Roman city, Herculaneum was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The site is still perfectly preserved, has remains of streets, houses and villas excavated that visitors can admire. Please note the itinerary may vary based on guide discretion

2

Casa dei Cervi

The luxurious house with sea view terrace belonged to Q. Granius Verus, a slave freed shortly before the destruction of Herculaneum. In the garden there are two statues of deer assaulted by a pack of dogs, from these the house takes its name

3

Casa del Salone Nero

The house of the black salon owes its name to its party hall entirely painted in black with geometric patterns. In this house were found waxed tablets of L. Venidius Ennychus who was supposed to have owned the house. The tablets speak of her eligibility for Augustale, the purchase of a slave, and the birth of a daughter.

4

Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite

Truly enchanting are the mosaics in glass paste, (very expensive for the time), with floral and hunting scenes and in a central position the mosaic with Neptune and Amphitrite, (the marine deity and his companion)

What's included / not included

Headsets to hear the guide clearlyEntrance ticket to Herculaneum30-Seater BusAuthorized English-speaking guide for 1.5 hrsPick-up at our meeting point in Sorrento or Naples
Lunch

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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