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Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist

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Naples, Italy
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

A Private Tour of Herculaneum to visit the archaeological site.
There will be no other guides besides me and you are guaranteed to be with an archaeological guide. After the experience, you can stay on the site until closing and continue exploring the beauties with the advice I will give you.

What's Included

  • Taxes
  • Private Tour
  • Main attractions of Herculaneum
  • Food and drinks
  • Private Tour of Herculaneum Euro 15
  • Entrance tickets to Herculaneum 15 Euro for adults and FREE TICKETS FOR UNDER 18 YEARS OLD
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Corso Resina
187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy

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What To Expect

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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano

Meeting point: ticket office of the archaeological site of Herculaneum, it will be possible to buy the entrance tickets (if you haven't bought in advanced or if you haven't purchased online). The entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum will give you the opportunity to see all the attractions and houses present during the tour. The guide will be waiting for you with a sign to be recognized: "Eliana Sandretti".
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Admission Ticket Free

La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo

We will see the skeletons of people who died during the eruption and we will look out on the terrace to imagine the panorama before the great explosion of Vesuvius.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa dei Cervi

La Casa dei Cervi is a luxurious house with a terrace overlooking the sea.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa del Rilievo di Telefo (pass by)

The name of the domus is due to a high relief where the myth of Telephus was illustrated.
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Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno

The Casa del Tramezzo di Legno is named after the discovery of a wooden partition that was charred due to the eruption of Vesuvius.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa del Salone Nero

The house of the Black Room owes its name to its salon painted in black. It is one of the most luxurious domus in Herculaneum.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Salone della Barca di Ercolano

We will see the boat charred by the eruption of Vesuvius and recently discovered.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

College of the Augustales

The College of the Augustales preserves the frescoes representing Hercules entering Olympus. In this room the skeleton of the keeper who died during the eruption.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

House of the Skeleton

The House of the Skeleton of Herculaneum owes its name to the discovery of the skeleton of an inhabitant who was unable to save himself.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa Sannitica

The Samnite House is one of the oldest houses in Herculaneum
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite

The House of Neptune and Amphitrite is an environment that leaves you speechless with its rich scenographic compositions.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-282715P4

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Taxes
  • Private Tour
  • Main attractions of Herculaneum
  • Specialized archaeological guide
  • Archaeological Guide and assistance during the Tour.
  • Food and drinks
  • Private Tour of Herculaneum Euro 15
  • Entrance tickets to Herculaneum 15 Euro for adults and FREE TICKETS FOR UNDER 18 YEARS OLD

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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