Half-day guided tour of Herculaneum UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Half-day guided tour of Herculaneum UNESCO World Heritage Site

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This morning visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Herculaneum gives a peek into ancient Rome
It's a two-hour guided tour through this once affluent seaside town that was favoured by the rich
The volcanic mud from the eruption has fossilised and preserved much of the archaeological site
You'll see details like furniture, mosaics and sculptures in Roman homes from over 2,000 years ago
Your local guide knows Herculaneum's archaeological site like the back of their hand

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Like nearby Pompeii, ancient Herculaneum suffered a similar fate at the hands of Vesuvius erupting in 79AD. Fortunately, archaeologists have managed to excavate parts of the city, and this half-day tour will show you what they've managed to unearth so far.

Fossilised in time by the volcanic rock that tragically buried the city, wandering around the archaeological site of Herculaneum is just like stepping through an open-air history book. This bite-size tour will take you to and from the site in just one morning, with enough time to explore the historical relics on a guided walk.

You'll even see preserved pieces of furniture, upper wooden floors of houses, mosaics on the floor and sculptures as you take a peek around the houses and streets. All this has made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and provides you with an unrivalled insight into life of the ancient Romans.

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Two-hour guided tour of Herculaneum
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Importante

You're not allowed to enter the site with rucksacks, handbags, luggage and any cases larger than 30 x 30 x 15cm. There are cloakrooms you can use free of charge
On the first Sunday of each month, entrance to archaeological sites are free of charge. This has already been deducted from the price on the relevant dates
Please note, the duration of this tour is around five hours, with a two-hour guided tour around the archaeological site
Official admission prices are €16 for adults, €2 for EU citizens aged 18–25, and free for children under 18, as well as for everyone on the first Sunday of each month. The price difference reflects the additional services included in the offer.
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Food and drinks not included

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TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

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La opinión de otros usuarios sobre esta experiencia

Sophie
De Estados Unidos de América - agosto de 2025

Viajó en pareja

Bien
Valoración global
4/5

Booking though Tui was very easy, however being one of the first pick ups we were on the coach almost 1 hour before leaving Sorrento. We were told the ...
NA
De Estados Unidos de América - agosto de 2025

Viajó con un grupo de amigos

25 - 34 años

Excelente
Valoración global
5/5
Anne
De Estados Unidos de América - agosto de 2025

Viajó en pareja

35 - 44 años

Excelente
Valoración global
5/5

Excellent guide - very knowledgeable & friendly. Thoroughly recommend.
Sarah
De Estados Unidos de América - agosto de 2025

Viajó con la familia

35 - 44 años

Bien
Valoración global
4/5

We were glad we saw Herculaneum but were split into two groups on arrival and felt the experience would have been better with a different guide. O ...
Will and Joanna
De Estados Unidos de América - agosto de 2025

Viajó en pareja

45 - 54 años

Excelente
Valoración global
4/5

Informative historically and culturally informative
Anon
De Estados Unidos de América - agosto de 2025

Viajó con la familia

25 - 34 años

Excelente
Valoración global
5/5

Francesca our guide was fabulous, she showed us around the site, bringing it to life and teaching us all about what happened during the eruption. We s ...

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