Herculaneum small group tour with an archaeologist - skip the line

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Duration

clock2 hours

Tour Details

    Overview

    Don't miss the opportunity to explore Herculaneum when you're in Naples and Pompeii region! With a knowledgeable archaeologist guide, you'll benefit from a small group size of up to 20 people, allowing for more questions and in-depth learning on how the city was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD. This guided walking tour also includes skip-the-line tickets so no need to worry about long queues.

    What’s included

    • No charge for admission fees
    • 2 hrs live guidance by an archaeologist licensed guide
    • Entry/Admission - Casa Sannitica
    • Entry/Admission - Casa del Salone Nero
    • Entry/Admission - Casa dei Cervi
    • Entry/Admission - Casa del Rilievo di Telefo
    • Entry/Admission - House of the Skeleton
    • Entry/Admission - Casa del Bel Cortile

    What’s Exclude

    • transportation
    • personal expenses

    What To Expect

    Itinerary
    This is a typical itinerary for this product:

    Stop At: Casa dei Cervi, Cardo V Sito Archeologico di Ercolano, Ercolano Italy

    The house gets its name from marble statues of deer/stags located in the peristyle.

    Duration: 10 minutes

    Stop At: La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo, Ercolano Italy

    M. Nonius Balbus was the city's most generous benefactor restoring and constructing many public buildings. After his death he was made patron and celebrated with various honours, which are described in the long inscription on his funeral altar.

    Duration: 10 minutes

    Stop At: College of the Augustales, Herculaneum Archeological Park, Ercolano Italy< br >< br > It is believed that the building served as a centre of worship for Emperor Augustus and headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium (or maybe even local curia). < br >< br > Duration : 10 minutes < br >< br > < b > Stop At : Casa del Rilievo di Telefo , Ercolano Italy < br >< br > The house probably belonged to one of the town's major donors , Marcus Nonius Balbus and is somewhat unusual since it has its own private access to neighbouring Suburban Thermae to south . < br >< br > Duration : 10 minutes < br >< br > < b > Stop At : Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno , Herculaneum Archeological Park , Ercolano Italy < br >< br > It is a very important house due to surviving elegant wooden partition .  
    > Duration : 10 minutes  
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    Additional Information

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
    • Face masks required for guides in public areas
    • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
    • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
    • Regular temperature checks for staff
    • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Voucher Requirements

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Departure Time

    08:00 AM

    Departure Point

    Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy

    Hotel Pickup

    Yes

    Return Details

    Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy

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