Private Walking Tour through the Historical City of Herculaneum
At a glance
Private Walking Tour through the Historical City of Herculaneum is a 2h private experience in Naples, Italy, operated by Guide Centre Sorrento. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $97.06 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Taxes, Licensed tour Guide expert in archaeology, Private Tour.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian, French
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–10 per booking
- Ages
- Infant 0–1 · Adult 2–100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Private Walking Tour through the Historical City of Herculaneum
from $32.98
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:30, 10:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Choose to relive the history of the elegant city of Herculaneum with our Guide expert in archaeology!
The tour begins with a panoramic view of the entire archaeological park.
Entering the city everything will be a step back in time, among refined details of Roman dwellings, shops and spas.
The more than 20 meters of volcanic material have preserved in a sensational way the charred wood of doors, windows, beams, beds.
We will reach the ancient beach, where about 300 fleeing people died and whose skeletons we see today.
This tour is particularly suitable for those who want to have a quick overview of a well-preserved Roman city, for those with mobility difficulties, for families and for lovers of Roman antiquities.
What's included
What's included
- Taxes
- Licensed tour Guide expert in archaeology
- Private Tour
Not included
- Gratuities
- Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Excavations have unearthed only part of the ancient city, so much of the ancient Herculaneum still remains buried underground.
Currently, most of the archaeological park that can be visited is made up of private homes of the imperial age of different types.
Entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum (16€ - free under 18 with document) -
Stop 2 · 15m
The typical Roman thermal system of Herculaneum is very well preserved and allows us to see the gym, the changing room and the rooms intended for warm and warm baths.
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Stop 3 · 15m
We will visit one of the best preserved houses in Herculaneum, famous for its charred wood furniture
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Stop 4 · 15m
Among the symbolic houses of Herculaneum, the one of Neptune and Amphitrite stands out as it contains one of the most beautiful mosaics of the Vesuvian sites
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Stop 5 · 10m
The renowned deer house was located in a spectacular panoramic position between the Gulf of Naples and Capri, it is full of wonderful polychrome marble.
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Stop 6 · 10m
Among the oldest houses in Herculaneum, the Samnite house is famous for its pictorial decoration in the first Pompeian style.
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Stop 7 · 15m
Outside the archaeological area, in a small museum you can admire the ancient charred Roman boat and other wonderful finds
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Stop 8 · 15m
We will visit one of the few public temples excavated that can be visited with wonderful mythological frescoes.
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Stop 9 · 10m
The house of the black hall, which overlooks the main street of Herculaneum reflects the Vitruvian model and is interesting for the state of conservation of its frescoes
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Stop 10 · 15m
At the customer's discretion it is possible to visit the permanent and temporary exhibitions of the museum with unique finds such as jewelry, everyday objects and charred wood furnishings.
Meeting point
We will meet our customers at the ticket office of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park, our guide will be holding a sign with the visitor's name and surname.
For travelers who reach the site with the Circumvesuviana train, it is sufficient to go downhill to the end of via 4 Novembre
Traveller ratings
5.0
52 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 52
- 4 ★ 0
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend: sunglasses, hat, shoes and comfortable clothing
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Walking Tour through the Historical City of Herculaneum take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $97.06 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Taxes; Licensed tour Guide expert in archaeology; Private Tour.
Where does it start?
We will meet our customers at the ticket office of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park, our guide will be holding a sign with the visitor's name and surname. For travelers who reach the site with the Circumvesuviana train, it is sufficient to go downhill to the end of via 4…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Naples.
