Overview
Pompeii was not the only city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius back in 79 A.D.. A few miles away, right on the coastline, there was another city: Herculaneum. That one town, just like Pompeii, was at the same time both destroyed and preserved by the disaster.
Pyroclastic flows covered Herculaneum with a literal mountain of scalding ashes, burying the remains of the ancient city under 80 feet of volcanic materials.
Today, almost 2000 years later, the charm Herculaneum had is still intact. The town was a residential area for the upper class: smaller but richer than Pompeii was. Traces of the affluence of the ancient Herculaneum are still visibile in the original style and in the elegant decorations of the private houses.
Herculaneum differentiates itself from Pompeii also when it comes to the state of the preservation: the two cities were destroyed by the same eruption but the effects on them were not alike.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Visit with a tour guide licensed by Regione Campania
Admission ticket
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The guide will hold a board with the sign “Pompeiify” on it. In any case, you will be provided with any information needed to recognize the guide (along with a phone number) via the confirmation email you will receive at least 24 hours before the tour's starting time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
PLEASE NOTE: The admission ticket to the site is NOT included. You have to
buy it at the ticket office or online.
What to expect
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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
2 hours
We will visit the most prominent private houses, such as the House of the Deer, the House of the Wooden Partition, the House of Neptune and Amphitrite and the House of the Bicentenary. We will also see some of the typical Roman shops and obviously, the public baths and the main street along with the most significant public buildings of the city. And of course we won’t miss the ancient beach with the skeletons of the people taking shelter in some of the buildings on the seafront and the wooden boat - still perfectly preserved - found on the beach itself.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Herculaneum - Small Group Tour
Can I cancel Herculaneum - Small Group Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
The guide will hold a board with the sign “Pompeiify” on it.
What's included?
- Visit with a tour guide licensed by Regione Campania
What's not included?
- Admission ticket
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Pompeiify
