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

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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

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

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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

4.7

based on 15 reviews

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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!