Ercolano Trip Overview
Explore the spectacular excavations of Heruclaneum with a top-rated local guide and learn about life as it was during the Roman Empire!
In 79 AD, the cataclysmic volcanic eruption that obliterated Pompeii also buried the seaside town of Herculaneum, known today as Ercolano. Hidden until the 18th century, its artful frescoes and mosaics have retained much color and are truly a sight to behold.
Our expert guide will make the city come to life, offering you the opportunity to imagine the private lives of Ancient Romans.
Meet the guide at the Herculaneum ruins tickets office, skip the line and start your experience!
The guide will show you all the highlights of the archeological site in 2.5 hours.
Don’t forget that it’s a private tour! So ask all the questions to your guide to customize your tour!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Ercolano, Italy
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ercolano, Campania, Italy
Explore the spectacular excavations of Heruclaneum with a top-rated local guide and learn about life as it was during the Roman Empire!
In 79 AD, the cataclysmic volcanic eruption that obliterated Pompeii also buried the seaside town of Herculaneum, known today as Ercolano. Hidden until the 18th century, its artful frescoes and mosaics have retained much color and are truly a sight to behold.
Our expert guide will make the city come to life, offering you the opportunity to imagine the private lives of Ancient Romans.
Meet the guide at the Herculaneum ruins tickets office, skip the line and start your experience!
The guide will show you all the highlights of the archeological site in 2.5 hours.
Don’t forget that it’s a private tour! So ask all the questions to your guide to customize your tour!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tours of Pompeii with Lello & Co., Pompeii Italy
Herculaneum together with Pompeii, were violently affected by the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius. However, while Pompeii was buried under a layer of ash and lapilli, Herculaneum was covered under a huge mass of mud and volcanic debris. This huge solid mass allowed a better preservation of perishable materials like wood, remnants of food, fabrics, etc.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano Italy
Our expert guide will make the city come to life, offering you the opportunity to imagine the private lives of Ancient Romans. On this tour you will visit the most interesting sites of this ancient city. You will dive in a world a part, you will get in the roman houses where you could almost hear the voices of the owners calling each others, you will see some unique details such as the original doors and all the original forniture of the shops. You won’t miss the place they loved most : the thermal baths
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
