Herculaneum private walking tour with an archaeologist-guide
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Herculaneum private walking tour with an archaeologist-guide

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Excellent
6 reviews
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295.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Availability: Every day except Tuesday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover the highlights of the ruins of Herculaneum
  • Enjoy a walk through the ancient site
  • Learn the history of the site from your archaeologist-guide
What to expect

The city, also known as 'the sister of Pompeii' was buried by a Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. This private walking tour provides a glimpse into the private lives of Romans. See second story houses, carbonized wooden objects, intact paintings and mosaics that are still preserved today.

Your 2-hour tour starts from the ticket office of Herculaneum where you will be met by your guide. Discover the small town of Herculaneum, located at the foot of Mt Vesuvius on your walking tour. Learn why Herculaneum is considered to be the better preserved city compared to Pompeii and how the population of just 3000 inhabitants were frozen in time by an avalanche of 20 meters of earth.

With your guide, you will visit the amazing sites of the Temple of the Augustale, the beach where more than 300 skeletons were found, the Thermal Baths, the Forum, the House of Neptune and Amphitheater, the Samnite house, the Gymnasium, the House of the Dears and much more.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Private tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance ticket
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where

Corso Resina, 80056 Ercolano NA

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the Herculaneum archaeological site ticket office.
What to remember
  • Maximum group size of 15 people
  • The official admission ticket costs €16 per adult and €2 per reduced (EU Citizens aged 18–25), free below 18 years. The price difference is due to the additional services included in the offer. This can be paid both cash or card at the Herculaneum Ruins ticket office
  • Sunscreen and a hat is recommended for you to have
  • Bring plenty of water
  • Wear closed-toe shoes to walk through the ruins of Herculaneum
  • You can not bring handbags, backpacks, luggage or cases larger than 30x30x15 cm inside of Herculaneum
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Provider
ASKOS SRL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    23 April 2025

    Michele è stato eccezionale. Molto preparato e si sentiva la sua passione per la storia. Inoltre è molto simpatico. Eravamo un gruppo misto ITA ENG e siamo stati tutti molto contenti. Grazie

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    11 June 2022

    Our guide, Antonella, was phenomenal. We had such a great time learning about Herculanuem. Even my two teenage boys (ages 14 & 15) enjoyed themselves a lot on this tour. It was interactive and she really took the time to explain what we were seeing. She was extremely knowledgeable and nice.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    15 April 2022

    This was a first class experience with Askos tours booked through Musement. Booking was easy and the tour provider kept in touch with information regarding the tour. The guides were archaeologists with a flair for imparting their knowledge and bringing the sites to life. Excellent service all round.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    10 September 2022

    Vincenzo hizo de la visita a Herculano una experiencia única para los niños y para los adultos

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    8 June 2022

    Guide impeccable (Ilaria), français bien maîtrisé, visite très intéressante avec explications très claires, nous avons passé une excellente et instructive matinée et nous recommandons cette guide +++.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    10 April 2022

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