The Herculaneum Archaeological Park is one of the best-preserved sites in the world. Finding out interesting stories of this site and how the 4000-5000 inhabitants lived here, is going to be a treat for you on this 2-hour guided tour. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage site with your skip-the-line access which has survived a disruptive earthquake and a deadly eruption. Get to know more about how Herculaneum was affected while being at its peak owing to its coastal location. It brought Rome’s patrician families to its resorts for exploring a relaxing. You will get a fair understanding of how the city was slowly gaining life by being renovated, till the terrible eruption of Mount Vesuvius happened, wiping out its inhabitants. All that you will see in 2 hours was once buried under ash and volcanic rocks 16-meter deep.
Explore the site a bit more in detail with your archeological guide with an upgrade. Delve into the different sections of the city like the men’s baths, Hall of the Augustals, Samnite House, and House of the Wooden Partition that withstood the eruption. Even the Fornici, where 300 skeletons, along with personal objects like purses, coins, swords, chisel, and so on is a noteworthy site.
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It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes to hustle through the rocky paths of the site.
Pack light snacks as there are no cafes inside, except at the entrance.
Carry along a water bottle, sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen.
Large backpacks are not allowed.
Eating/drinking within the premises isn’t allowed. Please visit the designated picnic area for the same.
Tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted within the excavation site.
This tour is wheelchair accessible.
An infant backpack/carrier is recommended for infants.
Service animals are allowed to enter the excavation site.
Avoid touching or climbing the ruins.
Pack your bag based on the weather conditions.
The paths can be rocky for wheelchairs so follow your guide to take the best route.
Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
