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Herculaneum walking tour with an Archaeologist

Herculaneum walking tour with an Archaeologist

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2024

Paolo M.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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Herculaneum

English, Italian (Native)

2 hours

Private tour (only you and Paolo M.)

Up to 10 people

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.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

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

Explanation of the city's urban planning and sewerage system

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 Samnite house

Visit to the Sannitica house

Visit to the central public baths for women

Visit to the house of Neptune and Amphitrite

Decumanus Maximus of the city

Walk under the portico of an Insula, the condominium of the Roman cities

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

What‘s included

The private walking tour

What‘s not included

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

Joined 2024

Paolo M.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Paolo M.

Hi to everyone, I'm Paolo. I'm an archaelogist and I have been working as tourist guide (license n° 1792 of the Campania Region) for several years . I was born in in the middle of the bay of Naples, by the mount Vesuvius. I have always loved history and archaeology, also because, where I live, there are the incredible excavations of Herculaneum.

Since I was a child, I loved entering in Herculaneum and in Pompeii where I was amazed by the classical civilization. So I turned my passion into my work, being a licensed tourist guide.

I graduated at the "L'Orientale" University in Naples obtaining a master's degree in Classical Archaeology and during my training I participated in several excavation campaigns in Pompeii and Cuma.

I know very well even the city of Naples, where its historical center is Unesco Heritage, the bay of Pozzuoli and the Amalfi Coast: Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. It's a unique place in the world where you can breathe a magical air. It's also famous for its food, just think that the pizza Margherita was born here.

I love my land rich of history and culture. I will be happy to guide you in a place full of charm and ancient mistery. Welcome to the real Italy.

Reviews

Gayatri roy .

5 / 5

Jun 13, 2024

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Jun 13, 2024

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3 hours

“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.