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Herculaneum Tour: Half-Day Guided Herculaneum Tour from Naples

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About this experience

✔ Safety measures apply
✔ Guided small-group tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 3 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.30 am (November to March) 2.00 pm (April to October)
MEETING POINT: At the closest assembly point to your accommodation in Naples. (please tell us your hotel name and your location during booking)
LANGUAGES: English
OPENING SEASON: Year-round (Thursday, Saturday & Sunday)
WHO CAN COME: Herculaneum tour is suitable for everyone. Not wheelchair-accessible experience

Overview

Join a Herculaneum tour and discover the very first archaeological site discovered in Campania in the 18th century. Follow your guide on an informative tour of Herculaneum and learn about the apocalyptic volcano eruption that turned the town into ruins.

◾ Travel comfortably to the ancient city of Herculaneum by bus directly from Naples
◾ Explore the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum and relive its glorious past
◾ Follow your archaeological guide for a fascinating tour through the cobbled streets of the Herculaneum Ruins

About this experience

✔ Safety measures apply
✔ Guided small-group tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 3 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.30 am (November to March) 2.00 pm (April to October)
MEETING POINT: At the closest assembly point to your accommodation in Naples. (please tell us your hotel name and your location during booking)
LANGUAGES: English
OPENING SEASON: Year-round (Thursday, Saturday & Sunday)
WHO CAN COME: Herculaneum tour is suitable for everyone. Not wheelchair-accessible experience

Description - What to expect

Join your guide in Naples and commence your journey to the captivating ruins of Herculaneum on a luxurious bus. Immerse yourself in the past as you wander through the ancient Roman town and its historic edifices. Your knowledgeable guide will regale you with intriguing information about this town that was completely engulfed in ash during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.

For those with limited time, the Herculaneum tour is an ideal choice. In just a half-day, you can thoroughly explore the entire site, including highlights such as the Thermopolium, the House of the Relief of Telephus, the House of the Wooden Partition, the Samnite House, and the House of the Black Hall. Don't pass up this extraordinary and unforgettable opportunity to delve into the Roman civilization of Herculaneum, forever preserved by the forces of nature!

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Herculaneum tour for up to 48 hours before the start of the experience

What's included, what's not

✔ Free pick-up and drop-off service at the closest assembly point to your hotel
✔ Roundtrip transportation by fully-fitted GT coach
✔ Expert tour leader
✔ Live guide or audioguides
✔ Entrance fees for the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
✖ Food and drinks

About the area

This Herculaneum tour will explore the ancient Roman city located near Naples. Herculaneum was an affluent coastal town that thrived during the first century AD. However, in 79 AD, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried the city under a thick layer of volcanic ash, preserving it remarkably well.

Herculaneum is known for its well-preserved ruins, including residential buildings, public baths, shops, and even wooden structures. The site offers a unique glimpse into the daily life and architecture of the Roman civilization, showcasing beautifully preserved frescoes, mosaics, and intricate details.

Exploring Herculaneum allows visitors to step back in time and witness the fascinating history of this ancient city frozen in the volcanic eruption.

Good to know - practical information

During the low season (from November to March), the live guide inside the ruins will be replaced by an audio guide for groups of less than 6 participants

Health and safety

✔ Provider complies with local legislation and applicable health recommendations with regard to Covid-19 prevention measures

Description - What to expect

Join your guide in Naples and commence your journey to the captivating ruins of Herculaneum on a luxurious bus. Immerse yourself in the past as you wander through the ancient Roman town and its historic edifices. Your knowledgeable guide will regale you with intriguing information about this town that was completely engulfed in ash during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.

For those with limited time, the Herculaneum tour is an ideal choice. In just a half-day, you can thoroughly explore the entire site, including highlights such as the Thermopolium, the House of the Relief of Telephus, the House of the Wooden Partition, the Samnite House, and the House of the Black Hall. Don't pass up this extraordinary and unforgettable opportunity to delve into the Roman civilization of Herculaneum, forever preserved by the forces of nature!