Italy · Archaeology

2-Hour Herculaneum Archaeological Tour with Ancient Beach Visit

2 Hours Round trip from Corso Resina Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the archaeological remains of ancient Herculaneum
02 Explore well-preserved houses, thermal baths, shops, and temples
03 Gain insight into daily life in the Roman town destroyed in 79 AD
04 Visit the ancient beach and see the plaster casts inside the warehouses

Join this 2-hour excursion to explore the archaeological remains of Herculaneum, including well-preserved houses, shops, temples, and other structures from the ancient Roman town. Discover a vivid snapshot of daily life in Herculaneum before it was destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD, and visit the ancient beach where traces of its final moments can still be seen.

Complete the tour at the ancient beach of the town, where the plaster casts of the inhabitants of Herculaneum are still visible inside the warehouses.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ercolano

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Guided Tour of Ancient Herculaneum

Gather at the entrance of Herculaneum, the archaeological site, and begin a guided tour of the old town with your Herculaneum tour guide.
Visit houses, thermal baths, shops, temples, and other buildings of the ancient town that are still well preserved.
Complete the tour at the ancient beach of the town, where the plaster casts of the inhabitants of Herculaneum are still visible inside the warehouses.

Trip ends.