Ancient Herculaneum Small Group Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

Ancient Herculaneum Small Group Tour with Skip-the-Line Access

When Vesuvius erupted in 79AD; the small town of Herculaneum was destroyed and covered by layers of ash and lava. Centuries later, the archaeologists studying the area have excavated the buried town and brought back to life the domus, the Baths, the frescoes and mosaics.

Your guide will lead you into the streets of the town, showing you the magnificence of the houses and the timeless beauty of the Baths, but what will leave you breathless is the condition of the wooden doors and furniture, still standing, though burned and charred by the lava. Your guide will explain to you in detail the habits of the local population, comparing Herculaneum to nearby Pompeii, whose lifestyle was completely different.

At the end of the tour, your guide will be happy to provide you with additional information, suggestions and directions. We are sure you will absolutely love this tour!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 80056 Ercolano Italy

Experience this amazing journey into Ancient Roman history and culture, with full immersion in the habits and customs of the time. You will visit the archaeological site of Herculaneum - where you will be led through the streets of the city, walking amongst the ruins.

Duration: 2 hours