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Herculaneum Archaeological Tour

4.9(29 reviews)Naples, Italy
2hDurationEnglish, ItalianOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Visit the ancient ruins of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see one of the best-preserved Roman cities. The site was buried by volcanic material from the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius, preserving roofs, furniture, and even human remains. This experience is suitable for history enthusiasts and those interested in archaeology. It involves walking the streets with an archaeologist, allowing for exploration of buildings, frescoes, and public spaces such as shops and baths. Travelers should note that the tour allows for independent exploration at your own pace.

Itinerary

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Archeological Park of Herculaneum

Let us explore together the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, a UNESCO site and one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Ancient Herculaneum was buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and is a true place of memory: although less extensive than nearby Pompeii, unlike the latter it still bears most of its urban and civic structure. Houses, doors and bedrooms, workshops and objects of all kinds are still perfectly visible. Walking along the paved streets together with your guide will be a unique experience: you will immerse yourself in the daily life of the ancient Herculaneum civilization. You will enter their houses, with still unchanged the warm colors of the frescoes; you will visit the gymnasium and the baths, where the ancients gathered to talk about everything, even politics and business. You will feel as if you can sense the smells, sounds and colors of the ancient city! The use of wheelchairs must be reported 24 hours before the visit.

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Archeological Park of Herculaneum

The ancient beach: the only waterfront of an almost entirely preserved Roman city.

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La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo

The terrace of Marco Nonio Baldo: The ancient city of Herculaneum wanted to honor Marcus Nonius Balbo , its most prestigious citizen and patron, with a terrace overlooking the sea at the time.

4

Casa dei Cervi

House of Deer: It is the richest and finest residence so far found within the excavation area, and owes its name to the two marble groups depicting Deer being attacked by dogs

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Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno

The House of the Wooden Partition: is so named because of the discovery of a folding wooden structure designed to separate the splendid atrium from the tablinum i.e., the homeowner's study.

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Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite

House of Neptune and Amphitrite: It belonged to a wealthy merchant where there is the beautiful mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite his companion.

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Ercolano

The decumanus maximus is the main street of Roman cities and therefore also of Herculaneum, and for this reason it housed the most prestigious houses on its sides.

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College of the Augustales

The Sacellum of the Augustals is a building from Roman times used for the rites of worship of emperors, tended by augus priests

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Archeological Park of Herculaneum

end of the tour

What's included / not included

Certified GuideArchaeologist
Entrance fees

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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