4-Hour Herculaneum Ruins Tour with Preserved Roman Artefacts

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum in Ercolano
• 02 Explore ruins buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD
• 03 See preserved wooden furniture, textiles, foods, skeletons, mosaics, and frescoes
• 04 Cover around 10 of Herculaneum's best-known features, subject to availability

Visit Herculaneum, the ancient town in the modern-day commune of Ercolano, Campania, Italy. Buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, the site preserves remarkable remains of daily life. Explore the ruins and discover what is left of this once-thriving Roman town.

Buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, the site preserves remarkable remains of daily life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ercolano

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore the Ruins of Herculaneum

• Roam around Herculaneum and see preserved objects such as wooden furniture, textiles, foods, and skeletons, in addition to original mosaics and frescoes.

• Cover about 10 of the best-known features, depending on availability.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• English-speaking Herculaneum tour guide/driver (Italian)

• Petrol (gas) and taxes

• Live commentary on board

• Hotel or port pick-up and drop-off from Naples or Caserta, or within 30 km

• Pick-up and drop-off from the designated meeting point

What's Not Included

• Meals and tickets

• Special transportation means for groups

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy

Tour start

Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.