Herculaneum 2-hour Private tour

Highlights

• Admire the elegant House of the Deer (“Casa dei Cervi”)
• Let yourself be captivated by the guide, who will be able to answer all your questionss
• Discover a perfectly preserved Roman town

Location
Meeting point is the ticket office of the ruins.

Directions

• By car: reach “Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi”: there’s a public parking lot close to the meeting point
• By train: catch a local Circumvesuviana train and stop in “Ercolano Scavi”: the train station is 10 minutes walking away from the meeting point

Itinerary

• The Northen Cardo
• The House of the Skeleton
• The Thermal Baths
• The Temple of the Augustali
• The House of Neptune and Amphitrite
• The House of the Wooden partition
• The Gymnasium
• The Terrace of Nonius Balbus
• The beach

The itinerary can be customized upon request.

Inclusions

• 2h private guidance by an expert archaeologist guide

Exclusions

• Transportation
• Meals and drinks
• Skip-the-line admission fees to Herculaneum

Additional information

• Admission tickets are not included in this tour: you will be able to buy them online in advance or directly on spot
• The itinerary can be adjusted according to your needs

• Is this tour suitable for wheelchair users?

Yes, this tour could be suitable for wheelchair users as well. If you have mobility issues, please, we ask you to promptly notify our office, in order to arrange the best itinerary for you

• I’ll have my luggage with me when I arrive in Herculaneum, where can I store it during the visit?

Once arrived at the meeting point, you can store your luggage in the free storage available at the ticket office. Our staff will give you all the information if needed.

• What happens if it’s bad weather and it rains on the day of the tour?

The Herculaneum tour will take place regularly even in case of rain, so we recommend bringing a raincoat with you if it rains. The tour is canceled only if the authorities decide to close the site due to emergency weather conditions.

• Can I bring my dog ​​with me during the tour?

The admitted animals must be equipped with a leash. Make sure to have muzzle and bag with you.

• I’m driving to Herculaneum: where can I park my car?

If you arrive in Herculaneum by car, there is an unguarded municipal car park for an hourly rate, in Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi, a few steps away from the ticket office of the ruins.

• How to reach Herculaneum by public transport?

If you arrive from Naples or Sorrento you can reach Herculaneum by the local train called Circumvesuviana (Sorrento – Naples line or vice versa): Your stop is called “Ercolano Scavi”. From the train station you will have to walk for about 10 minutes down the street to reach the meeting point.

• How much will I walk on this tour?

This tour includes a walking through the western area of ​​the archaeological park, for a length of approximately 1 km.

Cancellation policy

• A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.
• No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.