Herculaneum Small Group Tour and Ticket With an Archaeologist
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Get the chance to visit the site of Herculaneum being guided by an Archaeologist.
Get to know more about this ancient Roman city, inhabited by merchants and nobility, whose life ended dramatically fast in 79 AD. The guide will show you the waterfront where more than 300 remains of people trying to escape by sea were found, but also the Samnite house, the thermal baths, the Temple of the Augustales, the forum, the house of Neptune and Amphitrite, the Gymnasium, the house of the wooden partition and much more.
You will get an intense experience: you can see not only stone, marble and ceramics left, but also carbonized wood and even more exquisite paintings and mosaics than in Pompei.
Herculaneum was destroyed by a much more powerful force which instantly burnt all wood and buried the city under a thick layer which didn’t let the air go through and cause decay.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Dogs are allowed at the Herculaneum Archaeological Park without breed or size restrictions, however they must be kept on a leash or muzzle and it is mandatory to have bags to collect any droppings. For reasons of logistics and conservation, within the Antiquarium premises, the Boat Pavilion, and the domus featuring mosaic floors, access is permitted only to dogs that are carried in arms or transported in an appropriate carrier.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Licensed guide with archaeological background
Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
Herculaneum entry tickets (€16,00 each)
Headsets
Guidance and assistance
Meals/drinks
Private transportation
What To Expect
Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
Meeting place is the Ticket Office of the Herculaneum ruins. You can get there as follows: - By car in via Pignalver (There is a not guarded parking very close the meeting place) - By train in Corso Resina 1 (Circumvesuviana train station is 10 minutes walk away)
The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.
Options
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Reviews
917 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely afternoon at the archeological site and garden.
Linda M,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour guide, Luciano Leone was well informed and kept up a good pace all the while being respectful of my partner’s walking limitations. The gardens were beautiful and the sites were spectacular.
A Great Site to stroll around & enjoy
victor,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Herculaneum a compact site & with our guide Luciano (the self confessed "Idiot Guide"!!) we had an excellent tour of the site & learnt a lot about the history & catastrophe that unfolded here. A must see site BEFORE you go to Pompeii & with FAR fewer visitors.
Knowledgeable and funny guide
CGE S,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00No map given. Otherwise the guide was very knowledgeable and extremely funny! Though a bit hard to understand, we thoroughly enjoyed the tour and he was at all times looking out for his clients!
Fabulous
Anne W,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Anna was knowledgeable, friendly, kind, and had a wonderful sense of humor. The history was explained beautifully, and I acquired a greater understanding of the incredible history of this part of the globe.
Get a guide!
Pam J,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour guide, Marily, is an art historian who provided a full picture of Herculaneum -- archaeology, culture, historical context, and art. It was a pleasure spending two hours with her. Afterwards, you can spend time wandering around the ruins to see more. The grounds are a manageable size -- not overwhelming. I would not want to explore without a guide.
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