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Overview

Meet your expert guide at the entrance of Herculaneum for an immersive walking tour with priority access. Begin at the House of the Wooden Partition to admire a rare, intact wooden screen absent in Pompeii. Continue to the House of Neptune and Amphitrite to view lavish private baths and breathtaking glass-paste wall mosaics of marine deities. At the Urban Baths, trace Roman engineering through subfloor hypocaust heating across the calidarium, tepidarium, and frigidarium. Next, explore the multi-level House of the Deer and House of the Bicentenary, showcasing aristocratic wealth with vibrant frescoes and seaside views. Finally, descend to the ancient beachfront boathouses (Fornici), where locals sought refuge during Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption, concluding your journey with a poignant look into the city's final hours.

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Language Offered

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Itinerary

1. Archeological Park of Herculaneum
Descend to the ancient shoreline where residents sought shelter during Mount Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption for a poignant, unforgettable look into the city's final hours
Duration: 60 mins
2. Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
An ancient Roman house in which there are preserved wooden doors and beams.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Terme Del Foro
Trace Roman engineering across the public bath complex. Walk through the calidarium, tepidarium, and frigidarium while learning about the subfloor hypocaust heating system
Duration: 10 mins
4. Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
View a lavish patrician home featuring private thermal baths and breathtaking, intact glass-paste wall mosaics depicting the marine deities Neptune and Amphitrite
Duration: 5 mins
5. Casa dei Cervi
Explore multi-level seaside residences showcasing aristocratic wealth through vibrant frescoes, grand courtyards, and dramatic bay views
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Entrance ticket of Herculaneum

Expert licensed tour guide

Walking tour inside the archaeological site

Exclusion

Gratuities

Transportation to/from Naples

Food and beverages

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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A minimum of 4 people per booking is required

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

The tour can be belengual

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