Herculaneum and Pompeii Tour: Ancient Roman Life

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Halted by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, Herculaneum and Pompeii provide an unparalleled glimpse into what life in Rome was likely like approximately 2,000 years ago.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Porta Marina - Meet your licensed guide here. After ticket purchase, the tour kicks off, leading you through the ruins of this fascinating ancient town.
Foro di Pompei - The Civil Forum was the heart of daily life, central to public buildings for administration, justice, business, trade, and worship.
Via dell’Abbondanza - Known as the street of abundance, it was the most prosperous street in Pompeii.
Teatro Grande - This theatre area includes the Large Theatre, the Odeon (small theatre), and the Quadriporticum, serving as the city’s entertainment and meeting hub.
House of Menander (Casa del Menandro) - One of the most opulent houses in ancient Pompeii, notable for its architecture, decoration, and size, covering about 1,800 square meters (19,000 sq ft).
Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane) - The oldest and largest of Pompeii’s five public baths, exemplifying a Roman bathing complex.
Lupanar - The ruins of a brothel in Pompeii, famous for its erotic wall paintings. Lupanar is Latin for “brothel” and is also known as Lupanare Grande or the “Purpose-Built Brothel”.
Pompeii Antiquarium - Initially an exhibition venue for archaeological finds, it now displays artifacts from excavations, casts of Mount Vesuvius eruption victims, and documents Pompeii’s history before becoming a Roman city.
Parco Acheologico di Ercolano - The archaeological site of Herculaneum, buried by lava and mud during the AD 79 eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, it is smaller but better preserved than Pompeii.
Casa dell’Albergo - The ruins of a large house for the wealthy.
Casa del Tramezzo di Legno - Built around the 1st century BC, this house features a patrician facade, masonry seats, and a wooden partition charred by the eruption, with traces of stucco and frescoes.
Decumano Massimo - The main street.
College of the Augustales (Herculaneum) - Built around 14 B.C., this building was funded by two brothers who also hosted a banquet for the Augustals and decurions on its inauguration day.
Terme Urbane - A public bathhouse.
Antiquarium di Ercolano - A museum showcasing a remarkable collection of objects found near skeletons.

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional guide at the ruins (if option that includes the guide is selected)
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
All Naples’ Hotels - Ports - Train station - Airport pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

Lunch
Access fees to Ruins and Monuments ( € 18 and 13 - Visitors younger than 18 free of charge)
Professional guide at the ruins (if option including the guide is not selected)

Additional Information

In accordance with the current italian laws, due to Corona virus pandemic, passengers must wear a mouth mask when travelling on a private vehicle.

Location

Porta Marina

Via Marina

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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569niclar

Jul 22, 2024

An amazing trip - My family and I booked a tour to Pompei and Ercolano with A Drive into the Blue. Our experience was amazing. Our tour guide, Antonino, was simply fantastic. He was knowledgeable and passionate about Ancient Roman history. He answered all our questions, and he was very patient with my kids. Antonino engaged them by adding interesting anecdotes that brought the tour to life. My kids loved it! The tour was very well organized, and we had a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend Antonino as tour guide to everyone.