Ancient Herculaneum
Less famous than Pompeii, the Ancient Roman town of Hercualaneum will give you a more intimate perspective of the daily life of the inhabitants and a new light on the Roman customs.
HIGHLIGHTS
Ancient Shore
Skeletons
The House of the Wooden Partition
The House of Samnites
The Thermal Baths
The House of Amphitrite and Neptune
Thermopolia
The Decumano Maximo
The Sacellum of the Augustales
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the entrance of the Archaological Site
Herculaneum
Meet the guide at the agreed location.
The tour starts with a brief introduction to the origin of the town, its Roman evolution and the final disaster that destroyed it.
From a huge terrace you'll see the entire site from above and the Ancient shore where the bodies of the inhabitants were found during the excavation works.
After a closer view of this area the tour continues with the visit of the private houses still preserved with their fabulous mosaics and frescoes.
I'll focus the attention also on the details that make Herculaneum so different from Pompeii.
We'll cross the public roads until we get to the Thermal Baths that take people by surprise for the extraordinary state of preservation of the mosaics.
After crossing the main road called Decumano Maximo we'll reach the College of the Augustales, a small building completely dedicate to Cesaer Augustus.
Herculaneum Archeological Site
At the end of the tour you can decide to spend more time in the Archaeological site or to get out with your guide.
Ending Point
In the same place where we met
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Entrance fee of 13 euro (free entrance for under 18 provided with a valid identification document)
Transportation fee
Tour Important Information
It's warmly suggested to buy the tickets online to skip the line.
On Wednesday the Site is closed
Important message from the supplier
The transportation service can be provided upon request
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Ilaria M.
Hello! My name is Ilaria Montuori, and I am a professional local tour guide based in the beautiful region of Campania, Southern Italy.
I have many years of experience guiding international travelers and sharing with them the extraordinary history, archaeology, art, culture, and traditions of my region. For me, being a tour guide is much more than explaining monuments and historical facts: it is about bringing places to life through their stories and helping visitors truly understand and experience the local culture.
I specialize in private guided tours of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Naples, the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast, as well as customized cultural and archaeological itineraries.
Pompeii and Herculaneum are among my main areas of expertise. During my tours, I love helping visitors imagine everyday life in the ancient Roman world, explaining its houses, streets, temples, baths, shops, artworks, and fascinating traditions in an engaging and accessible way.
I also offer walking tours of Naples, from its fascinating historic center to its monumental areas, combining history and art with local traditions, legends, food, and everyday Neapolitan life.
Over the years, I have welcomed travelers from many different countries, including couples, families, private groups, cruise passengers, and guests looking for more personalized experiences. I always adapt the tour to the interests, pace, and expectations of my guests.
My aim is to make every tour informative, relaxed, engaging, and personal. I want you to leave not only with beautiful photographs, but also with a deeper understanding of the places you have visited and wonderful memories of your time in Southern Italy.
I look forward to meeting you and showing you the places I love through the eyes of a local guide!
Reviews
Melissa B.
“Great Tour!!”
Ilaria provided our family a great tour. She’s super knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Pompeii and its history. We learned so much in our 2 1/2 hours!! Thank you Ilaria!!
Sam L.
“Great way to see pompeii”
Fantastic tour with our family with Rosanna as a last minute covid change, so knowledgeable and friendly. Everything went smoothly at pick up and Rosanna was excellent. Happy to give us lots of flexibility with the kids as it was hot and busy being Easter weekend. She really made our visit, Definetly recommend.
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Ilaria M.
Dear Sam, I'm so happy you enjoyed the tour! Thank you very much for your review and hope to meet you in person if you come back. Warm regards Ilaria
$250/ per group
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