Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Archaeologist
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WHEN
Friday 15 August to Friday 22 August
ADDRESS
Highlights
- Explore the ruins of Herculaneum on a guided tour with an archaeologist
- Bypass the long entrance line with convenient skip-the-line access
- Learn about the history of the former port town, and its nobility and merchants
- Admire the well-preserved artifacts of ceramics, paintings, and mosaics
- Discover notable buildings like the thermal baths and the House of Neptune
Description
Explore the ruins of Herculaneum on a guided tour with an archaeologist guide. Stroll through one of the best-preserved Roman cities and discover buildings like the Temple of the Augustales and the House of Neptune
Benefit from skip-the-line entry and discover the ruins of this former bustling port town, home to wealthy merchants and nobility, whose lives ended dramatically fast with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Learn about life in this city, and the blast that destroyed it.
See the waterfront, where the remains of more than 300 people lie, who died trying to escape by taking to the ocean. Explore the Samnite house, the thermal baths, the Temple of the Augustales, and the Forum.
Discover the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, and the Gymnasium and see well-preserved stone, marble, and ceramics that survived the eruption, but also carbonized wood, paintings, and mosaics.
Includes
Guided tour of Herculaneum
Admission fees to Herculaneum (16,00 euros each)
Archaeologist guide
Headsets
Important Information
- Please bring a valid ID/passport with you
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The site of Herculaneum is vast and very exposed. The use of sunscreen and a hat is recommended
It is recommended that you wear closed-toe shoes, as it can be difficult to walk through the ruins of Herculaneum with open shoes or sandals
The tour takes place rain or shine. Please bring a raincoat with you if needed
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund