Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist
from $343.15
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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.
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
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…
Itinerary
- 1Archeological 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".
- 2La 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.
- 3Casa dei Cervi
La Casa dei Cervi is a luxurious house with a terrace overlooking the sea.
- 4Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
The name of the domus is due to a high relief where the myth of Telephus was illustrated.
- 5Partem 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.
- 6Casa 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.
- 7Salone della Barca di Ercolano
We will see the boat charred by the eruption of Vesuvius and recently discovered.
- 8College 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.
- 9House 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.
- 10Casa Sannitica
The Samnite House is one of the oldest houses in Herculaneum
- 11Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite
The House of Neptune and Amphitrite is an environment that leaves you speechless with its rich scenographic compositions.
What's included
- Archaeological Guide and assistance during the Tour.
- Taxes
- Private Tour
- Specialized archaeological guide
- Main attractions of Herculaneum
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Private Tour of Herculaneum Euro 15
- Entrance tickets to Herculaneum 15 Euro for adults and FREE TICKETS FOR UNDER 18 YEARS OLD
Good to know
- 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
