Private guided tour in Herculaneum

For an unforgettable Campania experience, add Herculaneum to your itinerary!

Our local guide will accompany you to discover the excavations of Herculaneum. You will explore its breathtaking treasures and venture into understanding immensely significant details about its culture, art and daily life; extraordinary finds of an ancient Roman city of 2000 years ago that emerged during an accidental excavation in 1738. The first discovery was the Theater, later, at the behest of King Charles of Bourbon, excavations continued to bring the entire city to light.

How the tour with private guide in Herculaneum works

Our archeology expert guide will take you on a fascinating journey to discover Herculaneum, an ancient Roman city that was buried and preserved under thick layers of volcanic ash when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.

You will be guided to discover the extraordinary finds of the ancient city, including frescoes, sculptures, mosaics and other artifacts that have been unearthed and restored over time. Our guide will bring to life the stories and secrets of this long lost civilization as you explore its ruins: from the grand houses of wealthy families to public buildings such as temples, baths, theaters and arcades, to the remains of workshops, markets and shops.

As you walk through the narrow streets of Herculaneum, you'll gain insight into daily life in ancient Rome and learn how this once-thriving city was cut short by one of history's most notorious natural disasters.

Together with your expert guide, you will be able to admire some incredible archaeological treasures up close and discover how they were preserved from the city covered in ash for centuries before their discovery during the excavations that began in the eighteenth century.

You'll also have the chance to take some photos along the way, so don't forget your camera! This unique tour allows you to discover the hidden gems of Herculaneum at your own pace and learn about its incredible history thanks to our expert guide who will answer all your questions about this ancient Roman city.

Herculaneum is smaller and less famous than Pompeii, but just as interesting. Indeed, its buildings and its finds have better resisted the passage of time, this because the city was covered by a pyroclastic cloud which favored its conservation. Furthermore, the frescoes found are much more precious than those of Pompeii because the domus belonged to wealthy Romans who came here to spend their holidays.

If you want to visit this extraordinary place and learn about its history, the best way to do it is in the company of an expert archeology guide.

We advise you to book your private tour in advance to guarantee you the best price available. If you change your mind or in case of unforeseen events, you can cancel without charge, within seven days from the date of the tour.

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