Skip the Line Ancient Herculaneum Walking Tour with Top Rated Guide
Overview
Join our
expert guides in this amazing 2 hours walk into the
ruins of the archaeological site of Herculaneum.
The small city, settled at the Volcano Vesuvius slopes, had been buried during the Vulcanic burst in the 79 A.C., and now 2000 years after that awful disaster, you have the chance to walk on the original pavement and move around the city.
You will be led at the discovery of the
highlights of the Roman city while listening in details to the Ancient customs and traditions. Among the main features, your will see
the "Palestra" (gym) and the houses whose walls are decorated with spectacular frescoes such as Casa di Nettuno e Anfritrite, Casa dello Scheletro, Casa dell'Alcova e Casa del salone nero.
What's Included
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- All activities
- Professional guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
80056 Ercolano
Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Herculaneum Tours
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
College of the Augustales
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-103370P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- All activities.
- Professional guide.
- Professional art historian guide.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip the Line Ancient Herculaneum Walking Tour with Top Rated Guide is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip the Line Ancient Herculaneum Walking Tour with Top Rated Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- All activities
- Professional guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
