Be guided by an Archaeologist to discover the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum destroyed by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Herculaneum was the best holiday destination for the Roman aristocracy, a small chest full of miracles as Romans stated. In its private residences and public buildings were found marble decorations, wall paintings, mosaic floors as well as objects implemented in the everyday life. Also called 'the sister of Pompeii', this city shows you some better preserved findings like wooden doors and exquisite paintings.
With an Archaeologist leading you through the site sharing his knowledge and telling you interesting anecdotes, you'll get the feeling to be walking in a still living town!
Tour Options
Private Tour
Itinerary
Pass by
Meet the guide outside the ticket office of the archaeological site (red building).
10 min
You'll visit the College of the Augustales
10 min
You'll visit the House of the Skeleton.
10 min
You'll visit the House of the Relief of Telephus.
10 min
You'll visit the House of the Wooden Partition.
10 min
You'll visit the M. Nonio Balbo Terrace.
10 min
You'll see the House of the Salon of Nero
10 min
You'll visit the Samnitic House
10 min
You'll visit the Central Thermae.
10 min
You'll visit the House of the Fine Courtyard
10 min
You'll see the House of the Grand Portal
10 min
You'll visit the House of the Deer
Highlights
Private Tour
Guidance and assistance by an Archaeologist guide
What's included
Included
Private Tour
Guidance and assistance by an Archaeologist guide
Not included
Herculaneum Entrance Ticket
Transportation
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
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
There is a luggage store for free at the meeting point.
How long does Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist take?
Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 12 stops.
How much does Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist cost?
Prices start at $195 per person for this Naples experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, PT, JA, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(145)
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E4730LOivanv
September 4, 2026
Expert tour of Herculaneum by Roberta
We only had a couple of hours dedicated to Herculaneum and we decided to book a guide to make the most out of our visit. It’s safe to say our goal was reached and then some!
Roberta was a fantastic guide. In addition to showing us the most significant locations on the site, she managed to weave the narrative brilliantly of what Herculaneum was, what happened to it and the history of all the archeological work done on the site. She answered all our questions and curiosities.
Our visit would have been a significantly lesser experience without her guidance and we are very grateful for it!
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Mirko_F
August 17, 2026
Roberta tried very hard...
Roberta tried very hard and also knew a lot, but unfortunately, a lot of things were constantly repeated. We already had good prior knowledge, but she couldn't adapt the tour to that. More suitable as an introductory tour.
Operator response
Sehr geehrter Gast,
vielen Dank, dass Sie Ihre Erfahrungen mit uns geteilt haben. Es tut uns sehr leid, dass die Führung Ihre Erwartungen nicht vollständig erfüllt hat.
Roberta ist stets bemüht, eine umfassende und interessante Führung zu bieten. Bei einer etwa zweistündigen Besichtigung ist die zur Verfügung stehende Zeit jedoch zwangsläufig begrenzt, insbesondere angesichts der außergewöhnlichen Fülle an historischen, archäologischen und kulturellen Aspekten, die eine Stätte wie Herculaneum zu bieten hat.
Wir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn wir in Zukunft die Gelegenheit bekämen, Ihnen ein Erlebnis anzubieten, das Ihren Erwartungen noch besser entspricht. Sollten Sie sich entscheiden, Herculaneum erneut zu besuchen oder mit uns eine andere archäologische Stätte wie Pompeji zu entdecken, gewähren wir Ihnen gerne einen besonderen Rabatt. Auf Wunsch können wir außerdem eine Führung organisieren, deren inhaltliche Tiefe besser auf Ihre bereits vorhandenen Kenntnisse abgestimmt ist.
Nochmals vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, Sie in Zukunft wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Ihr Askos Tours Team
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Stacy_F
July 28, 2026
Go visit Herculaneum!
Take lots of water, wear comfortable shoes! The history and sights in Herculaneum were amazing. To think about what those people went through is heartbreaking. They were leading such rich lives.
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Gili-Anna1
July 25, 2026
Luigi a great guide
I was in a small group tour with Luigi - this was the second time I took his personal tour. So interesting! Luigi is so knowledgeable and knows all the little tidbits to make a memorable time.
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Seanin_G
June 27, 2026
Fantastic tour with Rosa
Rosa was an excellent guide and the private tour was brilliant. She was extremely knowledgeable and made it so interesting.
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JW4TA
June 25, 2026
Fascinating personal insights
Our visit to Herculaneum was hugely enhanced by Luciano's knowledgeable, insightful and witty interpretation. Our family group of six had widely different levels of prior knowledge but we all felt we gained greatly and everyone felt included. Despite his protestations to the contrary, his English was excellent and he had no issues communicating the intricacies of current archaeological thinking on the events of AD79 or handling our questions. His trusty folder of illustrations, plans, maps and other resources were used to help explain what we were seeing on the ground. We booked direct on his website and our booking was quickly followed up with friendly pre-trip communication. On the day there was clear communication and we met up outside the ticket office without any problems. Clearly booking someone's time for a solid three hours comes at a price but we all felt it was money well spent to benefit from his knowledge and sheer enthusiasm.
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Steven_W
June 15, 2026
Ercolano.
Our guide was Roberta. She was wonderful and made our experience great. I would highly recommend a professional quide such as her. Her knowledge and attention to detail made the experience totally enjoyable.
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Marilin_H
May 22, 2026
Very informative, great...
Very informative, great guide, all we could wish for. 2 hours and a lot of new historical details and knowledge.
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Denise_P
May 4, 2026
A Guided Tour of Herculaneum
Extremely interesting, The tour was laid out with particular areas to visit and you feel and see so much over the 2 hours with Francesco.
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John_W
April 27, 2026
Best look into the past
The tour was very enlightening to the events as they unfolded from earthquakes to the volcano, and how Herculean event was different to Pompeii. Further, the tour gave us insight to how the city functioned two thousand years ago.
