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Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist: Discover the Wonders of Ancient Roman Town
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111 Ratings
Ercolano
Embark on a private tour of Herculaneum with an archaeologist and uncover the wonders of this ancient Roman town. Explore well-preserved artifacts, stunning wall paintings, and learn fascinating anecdotes from an expert guide.
Embark on a private tour of Herculaneum with an archaeologist and uncover the wonders of this ancient Roman town. Explore well-preserved artifacts, stunning wall paintings, and learn fascinating anecdotes from an expert guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Archeological Park of Herculaneum - Meet the guide outside the ticket office of the archaeological site (red building).
- College of the Augustales - You’ll visit the College of the Augustales
- House of the Skeleton - You’ll visit the House of the Skeleton.
- Casa del Rilievo di Telefo - You’ll visit the House of the Relief of…
- Archeological Park of Herculaneum - Meet the guide outside the ticket office of the archaeological site (red building).
- College of the Augustales - You’ll visit the College of the Augustales
- House of the Skeleton - You’ll visit the House of the Skeleton.
- Casa del Rilievo di Telefo - You’ll visit the House of the Relief of Telephus.
- Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno - You’ll visit the House of the Wooden Partition.
- La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo - You’ll visit the M. Nonio Balbo Terrace.
- House of the Black Salon - You’ll see the House of the Salon of Nero
- Casa Sannitica - You’ll visit the Samnitic House
- Central Thermae - You’ll visit the Central Thermae.
- Casa del Bel Cortile - You’ll visit the House of the Fine Courtyard
- House of the Grand Portal - You’ll see the House of the Grand Portal
- House of the Deer - You’ll visit the House of the Deer
What's Included
- Private Tour
- Expert guidance by an Archaeologist
- Private Tour
- Expert guidance by an Archaeologist
What's Not Included
- Herculaneum Entrance Ticket
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Herculaneum Entrance Ticket
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Join an Archaeologist on a journey through the historic Roman city of Herculaneum, obliterated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Herculaneum was a preferred vacation spot for the Roman elite, described by Romans as a compact wonder-box. Its private homes and public structures displayed marble adornments, wall art, mosaic floorings, along with…
Join an Archaeologist on a journey through the historic Roman city of Herculaneum, obliterated by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Herculaneum was a preferred vacation spot for the Roman elite, described by Romans as a compact wonder-box. Its private homes and public structures displayed marble adornments, wall art, mosaic floorings, along with items used in daily life. Often referred to as ‘Pompeii’s sister’, this city boasts some well-preserved findings like wooden doors and refined paintings.
With an Archaeologist guiding you and providing insightful anecdotes, you’ll feel as though you’re strolling through a city frozen in time!
- At the meeting place there is a Left Luggage for free
Location
Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(111 Ratings)
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Jacquenpaul
Nov 10, 2024
Herculaneum is the place to go! - My husband and I highly recommend going to Herculaneum with a guide, especially if that guide is Lorenzo! Without his knowledge and enthusiasm our experience would have been flat and bland. It was more than worth the money to have someone share more than just the facts but the emotional experiences of the people at the time. It was amazing how preserved some of the art, buildings and remains were (though those were just replicas thankfully). The views of Vesuvio were awe-inspiring as it loomed over the town.
The trip over from Napoli was easy via the Metro to the Circumvesuviana. We had lunch in Ercolano on our way back to Napoli which was just as awesome, like all the food in the region!
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Welove2trvl
Oct 24, 2024
Discovering the history of Herculaneum was a profound and beautiful discovery with Ionica! - We had a profound experience on the private tour with Ionica! She did an amazing job of putting the story of Herculaneum into a context that makes the devastation and discovery relatable from the perspective of a local with ties to the community surrounding the site. The complicated history through the ages all makes sense and is relevant to today. She also did a great job relating to us as Americans. We discovered lessons woven into the history for our shared future caring for historical sites, respecting cultures, and making informed decisions as stewards of this planet. We also saw everything with a comfortable pace! We loved hearing about the contrast of the ancient to the modern surrounding area. Also the ongoing excavation and care of the site.
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Bridget_a_15
Oct 6, 2024
Great insights into a fascinating place - Since childhood, I’ve been fascinated by the AD 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum. The latter has been of particular interest to me and it was a dream come true to tour the excavated portions of the city with Luciano Leone via ASKOS Tours. The ancient beach, only recently made accessible to the general public, was a special and solemn thrill to see.
Dr. Leone was engaging and highly knowledgeable. I’d highly recommend him for any visitor, both those who are new to Herculaneum and those who have studied it prior to the tour. Whatever your level of knowledge, you’ll gain new insights and walk away sharing Dr. Leone’s fascination with this incredible place.
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Michael_w
Sep 29, 2024
Best Tour ever! - Luca was the best tour guide we have ever had! His love and knowledge of the area and history shown through the entire time. Highly recommended!
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Dream55982098918
Sep 27, 2024
Great Luciano! - I write this review months later (mea culpa) about the visit of Herculaneum, and especially about the great Luciano Leone. Thanks to his presence, Herculaneum, still shines as in antiquity. It moved me and involved me in a way that maybe never happened to me.
I'd come back just to hear him talk!
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Steve_c
Sep 20, 2024
Excellent tour. Recommended - Brilliant guide and learned a huge amount about the site. Excellent would recommend. Guide was friendly and punctual
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Lori_z
Sep 19, 2024
Enjoyable learning experience tour on Herculaneum - Jasmine was great. Very enthusiastic and charming. Very knowledgeable on the history of Herculaneum. She brought us through showing her favorite highlights.
It was a great experience and we learned a lot.
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Koen_b
Sep 11, 2024
How every guided tour should be. - Excellent guide. Well structured tour. All aspects are explained in a broader context. Lots of background information. Eye for detail. Comparisons are made with Pompei.
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Christopher_r
Aug 3, 2024
Great tour. Highly recommend. - My tour with Sara was excellent. I highly recommend this offer. My professor/guide, Sara had a deep knowledge of the site. I have some knowledge of late Roman history but less of the early period. She was able to explain the site to me at the high level and basic level. Excellent experience. If you visit in summer take the early tour as I did. By noon it is very hot. Great experience. Five stars.
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Dana_w
Jul 30, 2024
Great archeological tour with the best guide, Luciano! - Our Herculaneum tour was one of the best parts of our trip, thanks to our amazing and knowledgeable tour guide, Dr. Luciano Leone. We love historical tours and he's the best guide we've ever had. Luciano made the tour educational, exciting, and fun - we felt like we went back into history.
We'd highly recommend Luciano for anyone visiting Herculaneum or Pompeii -- he was the highlight of our tour and we left with a deeper appreciation of the place and history. Thank you for a wonderful time!
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