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Herculaneum Half-Day Tour

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€40.50

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Language: English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Morning tour of ancient Herculaneum
Two-hour guided walk around the archaeological site
See a well-preserved ancient city

What to expect

Like nearby Pompeii, ancient Herculaneum suffered a similar fate at the hands of Vesuvius erupting in 79AD. Fortunately, archaeologists have managed to excavate parts of the city, and this half-day tour will show you what they've managed to unearth so far.

Fossilised in time by the volcanic rock that tragically buried the city, wandering around the archaeological site of Herculaneum is just like stepping through an open-air history book. This bite-size tour will take you to and from the site in just one morning, with enough time to explore the historical relics on a guided walk.

You'll even see preserved pieces of furniture, upper wooden floors of houses, mosaics on the floor and sculptures as you take a peek around the houses and streets. All this has made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and provides you with an unrivalled insight into life of the ancient Romans.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Two-hour guided tour of Herculaneum
Admission fees

What to remember

You're not allowed to enter the site with rucksacks, handbags, luggage and any cases larger than 30 x 30 x 15cm. There are cloakrooms you can use free of charge
On the first Sunday of each month, entrance to archaeological sites are free of charge. This has already been deducted from the price on the relevant dates
Please note, the duration of this tour is around five hours, with a two-hour guided tour around the archaeological site
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Food and drinks not included

Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Karen
From United States of America - April 2024

Solo traveller

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

A wonderful trip, our guide was very knowledgeable, very interesting to see
Maroonb
From United States of America - April 2024

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

The guide was great and very knowledgeable, it really added to the trip. Would have liked more time at the end to get a coffee and a snack and sit an ...
Michelle
From United Kingdom - October 2023

Solo traveller

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Our guide, Tonya, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. As the site is smaller than Pompeii, it was easier to see more and appreciate the afterma ...
Dave P
From United States of America - October 2023

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Very enjoyable trip, arrived spot on time. Driver capable, guide friendly and knowledgeable. Visit to Herculaneum was amazing with good info from guid ...
David
From United States of America - October 2023

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The guides, Cynthia and Sassi were fantastic. Lovely demeanour, great knowledge and the tour length was just right. Proper professionals. Only compl ...
Diane Hill
From United States of America - October 2023

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Great half day tour. We decided to Ercolano over Pompei as we heard it was a more preserved site and much smaller and is less busy than Pompei. I’m so ...

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