Private Herculaneum Tour – Top Experience with Local Guide

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Naples, Italy

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

2 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Make the most of your visit to Herculaneum on a private walking tour. Immerse yourself in the history of this ancient Roman city buried by a volcanic eruption. Walk through the remarkably well-preserved town, among shops, baths, taverns, and homes. Admire the ancient frescoes and mosaics, and get an in-depth experience at Herculaneum, smaller but better-preserved than Pompeii. Upgrade to include hotel pickup and a vineyard lunch with wine tasting.

Explore the fascinating excavation at Herculaneum, near Pompeii
Walk through the city's well-preserved ancient Roman streets
Get personal attention from your guide on a private tour
Optional hotel pickup and vineyard lunch enhance your experience

What's Included

Private official tour guide
Skip-the-line tickets
Lunch

Wine tasting and light lunch (Optional)
Air-conditioned vehicle

Clean, A/C Mercedes Minivan with Driver unless Only Walking Tour Option has been selected

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Flexible! This tour offers an option that includes private transportation. Clients who select this option can be picked up anywhere in Naples or Sorrento. Those who choose the walking tour only option will meet the guide at the archaeological site of Herculaneum.

Meeting point

Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy
Your guide will hold your name on a sign at the official ticket office in Herculaneum

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Parco Acheologico Di Ercolano

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Boat Pavilion (Pass By)

Antiquarium di Ercolano (Pass By)

Antica spiaggia di Herculaneum (Pass By)

Casa dei Cervi (Pass By)

Palestra (Pass By)

Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite (Pass By)

Termas Femeninas (Pass By)

"Ad Cucumas" ancient wine advertisement (Pass By)

Casa del Bicentenario (Pass By)

Sacello degli Augustali (Pass By)

House of the Wooden Sacellum (Pass By)

Casa dello Scheletro (Pass By)

Cantina Del Vesuvio Winery Russo Family since 1930

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Wheelchair: Herculaneum has some facilities for wheel-chairs. Not everywhere can be visited by wheel-chairs but it certainly is better then Pompeii from this point of view
A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes
People under 18 showing a valid ID enter for free
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 13 reviews

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Wonderful Herculaneum tour with special guide

Beth_F, Apr 2026

Our guide was awesome! So personable and knowledgeable about the area. I’ve dreamed of touring Herculaneum for years. This was a special experience and our guide made it even more so!

Must do.

Dan_F, Oct 2025

Wonderful trip with excellent, knowledgeable guides and driver. Well worth it. Perfect supplement to Pompei.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks a lot Dan! Fabrizio

Outstanding tour guide

ALee_K, Jan 2023

Having been to Herculaneum 13 years ago with no guide, this was a terrific way to see and learn about all the newer discoveries and gain more in depth understanding of what we were seeing. Fabrizio was a terrific guide. We highly recommend this personally guided tour for anyone interested in really learning and understanding more about Herculaneum.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Hello Lee! This is Fabrizio, thanks for your review, I am so glad to read your words. Take care! Fabrizio

Outstanding Tour

Robert_W, Apr 2022

Tour operator worked with me to remedy a computer error in booking. Helped arrange a driver and guide with minimal lead time. Guide was very courteous and professional. In-depth knowledge of the local history was very evident during the tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you Robert!

Our Guide was extremely...

Robert_P, Nov 2021

Our Guide was extremely educated and instructive. She transformed this day into a most memorable experience. Hercolaneum is not to be missed.

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Hello Robert, we are glad to read so, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us! Fabrizio

What an Amazing Tour!!

CLARISSA_T, Sep 2019

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She answered all our questions and took time to late us really take everything in. I have no idea how to spell her name I'm pretty sure is started w/an F but I'm not even going to try and butcher it. She was a wonderful guide and I highly recommend this tour. It was at the end of their heavy tour season so it wasn't very crowded and we really got to take our time without being packed in like a bunch of sardines!

Response from Host, Nov 2020

Dear Carrie, we are so glad you had a wondeful experience in Herculaneum with us. Thanks so much for taking the time to share it!

GREAT experience

Shanna_R, Jul 2018

Amazing tour with Paulo. She was informative, fun and on time! We loved the stories and details that she provided about Herculaneum. HIGHLY recommend!!!