Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with an Archaeologist
Naples
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Naples
Venture through one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, Herculaneum, with an expert archaeologist!
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Visit the ancient town of Herculaneum overlooking the Gulf of Naples on this guided venture alongside an archaeologist and just 19 other people.
Getting started
Arrive at the Herculaneum Archaeological Park on Corso Resina at least 15 minutes before your selected time slot. Present your online booking and ID for quick entry, bypassing the ticket queues. Meet your archaeology guide and group, then step into the fascinating world of Herculaneum’s excavations.
What to expect
Herculaneum
Due to its proximity to the volcanic Mount Vesuvius and its sudden devastation in 79 AD, much of the architecture and artifacts were near-pristinely preserved under 25 meters of ash. The excavations of this fishing village unearthed exciting finds, like scrolls belonging to an ancient library – the Villa de Papyri.
Features
This city has evident Samnite, Greek, Etruscan influences, with an overriding Roman presence. These excavations were included in the UNESCO World Heritage site list in 1997.
Your tour lets you explore the entire site: the unique distribution of houses, the monumental basilica, the grand spa complex, the gymnasium, and more. A walk through town lets you see bronze parts and the elevations of the houses, conservation of woods, and the various styles of Vesuvian paintings. All the while, your expert archaeologist will engage you with captivating anecdotes, secrets, and stories about this world-famous attraction.