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Naples: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Tour with Archaeologist

4.9 / 5

504 reviews

Activity provider: Askos S.r.l.
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    Naples: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Tour with Archaeologist

    Activity provider: Askos S.r.l.

    4.9

    504 reviews

    From US$ 48.87 per person

    Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful ancient city of Herculaneum with an archeologist as your guide. Explore one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world with a group of up to 20 people.

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    Duration 2 hours
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    Skip the ticket line
    Live tour guide
    Spanish, French, English, Italian

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Discover the best preserved Roman city in the world
    • Avoid the long entrance line with skip-the-line access
    • Walk through the beautiful ruins with an archaeologist guide
    Full description
    This tour will take you on a guided visit of the world’s best preserved Roman city, Herculaneum. This was a rich city of merchants and nobility, whose lives ended dramatically fast with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.  See the waterfront, where the remains of more than 300 people lie, who died trying to escape by sea. Explore the Samnite house, the thermal baths, the Temple of the Augustales, and the Forum. Discover the house of Neptune and Amphitrite, the Gymnasium, and much more. During this experience you can see not only stone, marble, and ceramics that survived the eruption, but also carbonized wood, and paintings and mosaics even more exquisite than those found in Pompeii. Learn about life in this city, and the blast that destroyed it, on this 2-hour guided tour.
    Includes
    • 2-hour guided tour of Herculaneum
    • Skip-the-line admission fees
    • Archaeologist guide
    • Lunch

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes

    Not allowed

    • Luggage or large bags
    • Unaccompanied minors

    Know before you go

    •  Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • The site of Herculaneum is vast and very exposed. The use of sunscreen and a hat is recommended
    • It is recommended that you wear closed-toe shoes, as it can be difficult to walk through the ruins of Herculaneum with open shoes or sandals
    • Due to Covid-19 disposable earphones for bigger groups are provided
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    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 504 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
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    • Value for money
      4.7/5
    • Service
      4.8/5
    • Organization
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    I was fortunate to have Luciano as our guide! He is brilliant, funny, entertaining, and one of the best guides I’ve had while in Italy. If you’re planning your visit to Herculaneum-book with this company. It’s 2 hours that really help you understand what you’re seeing and make the experience so much better! 5 stars all the way!

    March 21, 2023

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    Beverly – United States Verified booking

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    Our guide, Paolo, offered info on the various stages of archeological activities, explained which museums around the globe that housed plundered artifacts, and offered blueprints of the Villa layouts along with explanations of how the rooms were used. He kept the group moving and together. A very enjoyable tour with a knowledgeable leader.

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    February 3, 2023

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    Sharon – United States Verified booking

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    We had a very knowledgable young lady who showed us all the major sites in this city. She patiently answered all questions and gave us an insight into what happened to the people living here at that time. We were given an idea of how they lived, including their slaves and it differed from Pompeii

    January 22, 2023

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