Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist
Ercolano, IT
97% of travellers recommend this
-
Private Tour Experience
-
Duration: 2 hours
-
Specialized Archaeological Guide
-
Main Attractions of Herculaneum
-
Taxes Included
-
Entrance Tickets Not Included
Explore Herculaneum with a private archaeologist guide for an insightful tour of this ancient city buried by Vesuvius.
Featured Reviews
Included
-
Archaeological guide and assistance during the tour. -
Private tour
-
Specialized archaeological guide
-
Main attractions of herculaneum
-
Taxes
Excluded
-
Entrance tickets (13 euros per person + 2 euros in commissions if purchased in advance or online) -
Food and drinks
Explore Herculaneum with a private archaeologist guide for an insightful tour of this ancient city buried by Vesuvius.
Highlights
- Private tour with an archaeological guide
- Explore the archaeological site of Herculaneum
- See the skeletons of people who died during the eruption
- Visit luxurious houses with beautiful terraces
- Discover the recently discovered charred boat
Meeting Point
Meeting point is near to the ticket office located inside the excavations of Herculaneum. After passing through the entrance arch, walk to the only official ticket office in the excavations. I will wear a red badge and a sign "Eliana Sandretti"
Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA , Italy
End Point
Meeting point is near to the ticket office located inside the excavations of Herculaneum. After passing through the entrance arch, walk to the only official ticket office in the excavations. I will wear a red badge and a sign "Eliana Sandretti"
Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA , Italy
What to expect
Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
Meeting point: ticket office of the archaeological site of Herculaneum, it will be possible to buy the entrance tickets (if you haven't bought in advanced or if you haven't purchased online). The entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum will give you the opportunity to see all the attractions and houses present during the tour. The guide will be waiting for you with a sign to be recognized: "Eliana Sandretti".
Admission Not Included
La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
We will see the skeletons of people who died during the eruption and we will look out on the terrace to imagine the panorama before the great explosion of Vesuvius.
5 minutes
Casa dei Cervi
La Casa dei Cervi is a luxurious house with a terrace overlooking the sea.
15 minutes
Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
The name of the domus is due to a high relief where the myth of Telephus was illustrated.
Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
The Casa del Tramezzo di Legno is named after the discovery of a wooden partition that was charred due to the eruption of Vesuvius.
15 minutes
Casa del Salone Nero
The house of the Black Room owes its name to its salon painted in black. It is one of the most luxurious domus in Herculaneum.
15 minutes
Salone della Barca di Ercolano
We will see the boat charred by the eruption of Vesuvius and recently discovered.
15 minutes
College of the Augustales
The College of the Augustales preserves the frescoes representing Hercules entering Olympus. In this room the skeleton of the keeper who died during the eruption.
15 minutes
House of the Skeleton
The House of the Skeleton of Herculaneum owes its name to the discovery of the skeleton of an inhabitant who was unable to save himself.
10 minutes
Casa Sannitica
The Samnite House is one of the oldest houses in Herculaneum
15 minutes
Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
The House of Neptune and Amphitrite is an environment that leaves you speechless with its rich scenographic compositions.
15 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
-
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
-
Public transportation options are available nearby
-
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
-
Buy entrance tickets in advance online. -
Visit nearby Pompeii after Herculaneum.
-
Check out local gelato shops post-tour.
-
Bring water; it can get hot!
-
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
This is a popular product and the date you are looking for just sold out. Next available date is