Overview
Herculaneum was founded, according to tradition, by Hercules. Like Pompeii the Roman town was buried during the 79 AD eruption of Mt Vesuvius. Numerous craftsmen and many rich and cultured patricians were drawn to the resort of Herculaneum because of its beautiful setting, overlooking the Bay of Naples.
In 1997 Herculaneum was included in UNESCO's World heritage List. Herculaneum is broadly divided into five sections which are delineated by the two main streets (decumani) and three other thoroughfares (cardi). The town has various examples of different types of dwellings, all of which were overwhelmed by the sea of mud seeped into every nook.
The particular interest of a visit to Herculaneum is that all timber structures (frameworks, beams, doors, stairs and partitions) were preserved by a hard shell of solidified mud, whereas at Pompeii they were consumed by fire. The houses were empty, but death caught up with the inhabitants as they tried to flee the city or make for the sea.
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What's included
A private two-hour guided tour with an English-speaking Archaeologist
tickets
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
next to the Herculaneum ruins ticket office
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
The ticket will be purchased directly by the customer at the ticket office and costs 13 euros per person (UNDER 18 YEARS IS FREE BY SHOWING THEIR PASSPORTS)
What to expect
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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
2 hours
A private two-hour guided tour with an English-speaking Archaeologist
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
FAQs about Two-hour guided tour of Herculaneum with an Archaeologist
Can I cancel Two-hour guided tour of Herculaneum with an Archaeologist for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
next to the Herculaneum ruins ticket office
What's included?
- A private two-hour guided tour with an English-speaking Archaeologist
What's not included?
- tickets
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Italian.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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