Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist | 2 hours

49 Reviews | Naples
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Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist
2 Adults x $306.99
$613.98
Approx Total
$613.98
Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist
2 Adults x $306.99
$613.98
Approx Total
$613.98

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian
  • Archaeological Guide and assistance during the Tour.
  • Private Tour
  • Specialized archaeological guide
  • Main attractions of Herculaneum
  • Taxes
  • Entrance tickets (13 euros per person + 2 euros in commissions if purchased in advance or online)
  • Food and drinks

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 points

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"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Parco Acheologico di Ercolano

    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".

  • 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.

    5 minutes

  • Casa dei Cervi

    La Casa dei Cervi is a luxurious house with a terrace overlooking the sea.

    15 minutes

  • Casa del Rilievo di Telefo (Pass By)

    The name of the domus is due to a high relief where the myth of Telephus was illustrated.

  • 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.

    15 minutes

  • 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.

    15 minutes

  • Salone della Barca di Ercolano

    We will see the boat charred by the eruption of Vesuvius and recently discovered.

    15 minutes

  • 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.

    15 minutes

  • 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.

    10 minutes

  • Casa Sannitica

    The Samnite House is one of the oldest houses in Herculaneum

    15 minutes

  • Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite

    The House of Neptune and Amphitrite is an environment that leaves you speechless with its rich scenographic compositions.

    15 minutes

Sample Menu

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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

49 reviews

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History brought back to life in Herculaneum settlement

Published on Sep, 2024

My most favorite tour yet! Eliana took us through the events before, during and after the pyroclastic explosion of volcanic activity of Mt Vesuvius. The carbonized and later restored wooden beams in architecturally preserved buildings in the Herculaneum settlement was phenomenal. The care and detail of this passionate archeologist was apparent. Eilana, thank you for a living-history tour. l

Great experience

Published on Jun, 2024

This was a great experience. Our archeologist, Francesco, was extremely knowledgable and answered every question we had. He kept a great pace even with the heat and my father who was difficulty with stairs. We would recommend this to anyone. We enjoyed this more than our trip to Pompei.

Private tour at Herculaneum

Published on Jun, 2024

Our tour of Herculaneum was wonderful. Mariagrazia was an incredible guide and my whole family was very happy. She was so knowledgable and enthusiastic, and really brought Herculanuem alive for us. Thank you!

Awesome guide. Only way to see Herculaneum!

Published on May, 2024

Seeing Herculaneum with my family meant we could share this unique site guided by Dr. Eliana Sandretti. Her expertise was invaluable in getting the most out of our exploration of this site. Kudos Viator.

Fantastic tour

Published on Nov, 2023

We enjoyed every moment of this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She made the entire tour very interesting. Could not have been better.

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