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Skip-the-line Ancient Herculaneum Highlights Exclusive Tour with Private Guide

Recommended by 93% of travelers
Naples, Italy
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Pompeii wasn’t the only ancient city destroyed by the 79 A.D. eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Explore the neighboring town of Herculaneum with a private guide on this informative tour. Since the town was buried almost intact and is without modifications, it provides a rare look into its citizens’ daily lives. Observe impressive frescoes, thermal baths, and other features of this pristine archeological site.
  • Private tour of Herculaneum archeological site
  • Art historian tour guide
  • Learn about the Mt. Vesuvius eruption
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Professional guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Private tour
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Ercolano Scavi
    80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

    You will meet our guide at the Herculaneum ruins tickets office

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Herculaneum Tours

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.7
based on 15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

One of the best tours we had in our Italy adventures

David_L, Oct 2022
Background stories on why and how it was built. And why is was buried. Very personal service and history lessons

Herculaneum tour

Jessica_M, Oct 2021
The site itself is amazing. Our tour guide brought it to life. She had a ton of details and interesting facts that heightened the experience. I would absolutely recommend this destination, but especially this tour!

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