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Herculaneum walking tour with an Archaeologist
As an archaeologist I consider the excavations of Herculaneum a unique, exceptional site. They are the most preserved Roman remains ever. You will visit a Roman city crystallized by a violent eruption of Vesuvius that occurred in the year AD. An exciting experience that will indelibly enrich your travel experience.
Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town located in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, near present-day Naples in Italy.
Meeting Point
The box office of the Park.
- Outside the Archaeological Park ticket office
Historical introduction from the access ramp to the excavation
Introduction on the foundation, history and destruction of the city of Herculaneum. Explanation of the victims' skeletons and the history of the discovery of Herculaneum and its excavation.
Visit to the carbonized Roman boat
Visit to the carbonized Roman boat
Explanation of the city's urban planning and sewerage system
Explanation of the city's urban planning and sewerage system
Visit to the Skeleton house
Visit to the Skeleton house
Visit to the Thermopolium of Cardo III
Visit to the Thermopolium (a fast food take away) of Cardo III
Visit to the house of the wooden partition
Visit to the house of the wooden partition
Visit to the Samnite house
Visit to the Sannitica house
Visit to the central public baths for women
Visit to the central public baths for women
Visit to the house of Neptune and Amphitrite
Visit to the house of Neptune and Amphitrite
Decumanus Maximus of the city
Decumanus Maximus of the city
Walk under the portico of an Insula, the condominium of the Roman cities
Walk under the portico of an Insula, the condominium of the Roman cities
A bar with its sales price sign
A bar with its sales price sign
The College of Augustals
The college of the Augustals was a building reserved for meetings of the priests of the imperial cult.
Ending Point
Brigde of the exit
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Inclusions & Exclusions
The private walking tour
The entrance's tickets: 13 euros per adult, free for the under 18 years old.
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
I am available all the days of the year.
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
Herculaneum Tour Reviews
“Extremely professional and knowledgeable”
Mr Paolo was a fantastic tour guide who is very knowledgeable about the artefacts. He gave us lots of in-depth historical and cultural information and was more than happy to answer questions. He was very patient and considerate (always bringing us in the shade during the summer but with a good view of the artefacts) and thus we enjoyed stopping to look at all the artefacts with good understanding. He was also very accommodating and child friendly. He always forewarned us about some of the erotic frescos beforehand as I had a 12 year son with me. Amazingly humble person to be with.
Paolo M.
(1 reviews)Thank you so much for the guided tour, yours is a wonderful family.
