Herculaneum Small Group Tour and Ticket With an Archaeologist
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Naples, Italy
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 1,311 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Up to 20 people
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Askos Tours
- Meeting point
- Meeting place Ticket Office of the Herculaneum ruins. You can get there as follows:- By car in via Pignalver (There is a not guarded parking very close the meeting place)- By train in Corso Resina 1 (Circumvesuviana train station is 10 minutes walk away)
Description
Get the chance to visit the site of Herculaneum being guided by an Archaeologist. Get to know more about this ancient Roman city, inhabited by merchants and nobility, whose life ended dramatically fast in 79 AD. The guide will show you the waterfront where more than 300 remains of people trying to escape by sea were found, but also the Samnite house, the thermal baths, the Temple of the Augustales, the forum, the house of Neptune and Amphitrite, the Gymnasium, the house of the wooden partition and much more. You will get an intense experience: you can see not only stone, marble and ceramics left, but also carbonized wood and even more exquisite paintings and mosaics than in Pompei. Herculaneum was destroyed by a much more powerful force which instantly burnt all wood and buried the city under a thick layer which didn’t let the air go through and cause decay.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 13 times a day, 7:40 AM–3:30 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 31
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $40
- Youth (ages 12–17)
- $28
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $11
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:48 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 236 of the next 305 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 30.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Archeological Park of Herculaneum
Meeting place is the Ticket Office of the Herculaneum ruins. You can get there as follows: - By car in via Pignalver (There is a not guarded parking very close the meeting place) - By train in Corso Resina 1 (Circumvesuviana train station is 10 minutes walk away)
The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.
La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo
M. Nonius Balbus was the city's major benefactor restoring and building many public buildings. On his death he was made patron and feted with many honours, detailed in the long inscription on his funeral altar.
College of the Augustales
It is thought that the building was a centre of the cult of the Emperor Augustus and the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium (or possibly even the local curia).
The house possibly belonged to one of the town's leading benefactors, Marcus Nonius Balbus and is somewhat unusual in that it has its own private access to the adjoining Suburban Thermae to the south.
Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno
It is very important house for the elegant wooden partition remained.
House of the Skeleton
The House of the Skeleton probably the aggregation of three smaller buildings, derives its name from the discovery of human remains in a second floor room in 1831.
Central Thermae
The Central Thermae were built around the beginning of the 1st century AD and were divided, as was then the common practice, into men's and women's baths, each with their own separate entrances.
The House of the Black Hall is one of Herculaneum's more luxurious mansions. The house has a monumental entrance which still retains the carbonised remains of the doorposts and lintel.
Casa Sannitica
The house has an arrangement that was typical of the Samnites (an ancient people of the Sabine race who occupied this mountainous part of central Italy). The splendid atrium is skirted by a gallery with Ionic columns. The rooms are decorated with frescoes.
Casa del Bel Cortile
This is one of the most original houses in Herculaneum. It has a courtyard with a stairway and a stone balcony instead of an atrium.
House of the Grand Portal
Beautiful domus in the Centre of the archaeological area, with various environments, collonnati, frescos e-com everywhere at Herculaneum-charred remains of wooden parts.
What's included
Included
Licensed guide with archaeological background
Herculaneum entry tickets
Small Group (maximum 20 people per guide)
Headsets
Guidance and assistance
Not included
Meals/drinks
Private transportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
1,311 reviews
How it compares in Naples
- No. 15 by number of reviews among 2,907 tours in Naples
- Starting price $40 is 61% below the typical $102 for tours of similar length in Naples
- Price unchanged over the last 28 days
Excurgo comparison of 2,907 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dogs are allowed at the Herculaneum Archaeological Park without breed or size restrictions, however they must be kept on a leash or muzzle and it is mandatory to have bags to collect any droppings. For reasons of logistics and conservation, within the Antiquarium premises, the Boat Pavilion, and the domus featuring mosaic floors, access is permitted only to dogs that are carried in arms or transported in an appropriate carrier.
- Herculaneum ruins' entry tickets: 16 euros (adult) 2 euros (EU citizens 18-25 y.o.)
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Herculaneum Small Group Tour and Ticket With an Archaeologist lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Naples experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 7 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 7:40 AM and 3:30 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $11, adults from $40. Infants go free.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 236 of the next 305 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meeting place Ticket Office of the Herculaneum ruins. You can get there as follows:. - By car in via Pignalver (There is a not guarded parking very close the meeting place). - By train in Corso Resina 1 (Circumvesuviana train station is 10 minutes walk away). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,311 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Askos Tours.
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