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Overview

A Private Tour of Herculaneum to visit the archaeological site. There will be no other guides besides me and you are guaranteed to be with an archaeological guide. After the experience, you can stay on the site until closing and continue exploring the beauties with the advice I will give you.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is near to the ticket office located inside the excavations of Herculaneum. After passing through the entrance arch, walk to the only official ticket office in the excavations. I will wear a red badge and a sign "Eliana Sandretti"

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Archeological Park of Herculaneum
Meeting point: ticket office of the archaeological site of Herculaneum, it will be possible to buy the entrance tickets (if you haven't bought in advanced or if you haven't purchased online). The entrance ticket to the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum will give you the opportunity to see all the attractions and houses present during the tour. The guide will be waiting for you with a sign to be recognized: "Eliana Sandretti".
2. La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
We will see the skeletons of people who died during the eruption and we will look out on the terrace to imagine the panorama before the great explosion of Vesuvius.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Casa dei Cervi
La Casa dei Cervi is a luxurious house with a terrace overlooking the sea.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
The name of the domus is due to a high relief where the myth of Telephus was illustrated.
5. Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
The Casa del Tramezzo di Legno is named after the discovery of a wooden partition that was charred due to the eruption of Vesuvius.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Casa del Salone Nero
The house of the Black Room owes its name to its salon painted in black. It is one of the most luxurious domus in Herculaneum.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Salone della Barca di Ercolano
We will see the boat charred by the eruption of Vesuvius and recently discovered.
Duration: 15 mins
8. College of the Augustales
The College of the Augustales preserves the frescoes representing Hercules entering Olympus. In this room the skeleton of the keeper who died during the eruption.
Duration: 15 mins
9. House of the Skeleton
The House of the Skeleton of Herculaneum owes its name to the discovery of the skeleton of an inhabitant who was unable to save himself.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Casa Sannitica
The Samnite House is one of the oldest houses in Herculaneum
Duration: 15 mins
11. Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
The House of Neptune and Amphitrite is an environment that leaves you speechless with its rich scenographic compositions.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Archaeological Guide and assistance during the Tour.

Taxes

Private Tour

Specialized archaeological guide

Main attractions of Herculaneum

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Admission fees

Admission fees

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by ELIANA SANDRETTI

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