Herculaneum half-day tour
Excursions & day trips

Herculaneum half-day tour

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 240 reviews
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£38.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Morning tour of ancient Herculaneum
  • Two-hour guided walk around the archaeological site
  • See a well-preserved ancient city
What to expect

Like nearby Pompeii, ancient Herculaneum suffered a similar fate at the hands of Vesuvius erupting in 79AD. Fortunately, archaeologists have managed to excavate parts of the city, and this half-day tour will show you what they've managed to unearth so far.

Fossilised in time by the volcanic rock that tragically buried the city, wandering around the archaeological site of Herculaneum is just like stepping through an open-air history book. This bite-size tour will take you to and from the site in just one morning, with enough time to explore the historical relics on a guided walk.

You'll even see preserved pieces of furniture, upper wooden floors of houses, mosaics on the floor and sculptures as you take a peek around the houses and streets. All this has made it a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and provides you with an unrivalled insight into life of the ancient Romans.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • You're not allowed to enter the site with rucksacks, handbags, luggage and any cases larger than 30 x 30 x 15cm. There are cloakrooms you can use free of charge
  • On the first Sunday of each month, entrance to archaeological sites are free of charge. This has already been deducted from the price on the relevant dates
  • Please note, the duration of this tour is around five hours, with a two-hour guided tour around the archaeological site
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Food and drinks not included
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 240 reviews from verified customers

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Value for money

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  • Gadgetman56

    From United Kingdom - April 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Really well organised. Great guide Ralph.

  • Vivien

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The tour guide was great could have done with a little bit longer at the site to wander after the formal tour ended

  • Sue Flint

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Ernesto was an excellent guide, full of information which was delivered in an engaging way with lots of little asides. The time passed so quickly and ...

  • Liz & Tom

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Toni our guide and Luigi the driver were both very good. We gained a great knowledge from Toni about this ancient city. A small group was just nice an ...

  • Duncan

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Poor

    Overall rated

    2/5

    We were disappointed with this tour, far too rushed with almost no time to really take in Herculaneum. We were rushed through the tour and at times it ...

  • Sarah Mcr

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our guide Laura was very knowledgeable, she took us to all the places of interest and explained everything with enthusiasm.

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