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Secret Herculaneum: The Hidden Treasure of Ancient Roman Civilization

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Overview

Explore ruins of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most preserved ancient cities.

Herculaneum was buried under volcanic material after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD but, unlike the nearby site of Pompeii, a lot of the town was preserved: roofs, beds, doors, food, and even skeletons. Walk the cobbled streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with an archaeologist and get a glimpse of what life was like before the devastating eruption. Explore intact buildings at your own pace, see well-preserved frescoes, and imagine the daily rituals of those using the shops, public gymnasium and public thermal baths that can still be seen today.

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  • Archaeologist
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  • Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
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80056 Ercolano
Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano

Let us explore together the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, a UNESCO site and one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Ancient Herculaneum was buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and is a true place of memory: although less extensive than nearby Pompeii, unlike the latter it still bears most of its urban and civic structure. Houses, doors and bedrooms, workshops and objects of all kinds are still perfectly visible. Walking along the paved streets together with your guide will be a unique experience: you will immerse yourself in the daily life of the ancient Herculaneum civilization. You will enter their houses, with still unchanged the warm colors of the frescoes; you will visit the gymnasium and the baths, where the ancients gathered to talk about everything, even politics and business. You will feel as if you can sense the smells, sounds and colors of the ancient city! The use of wheelchairs must be reported 24 hours before the visit.
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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano

The ancient beach: the only waterfront of an almost entirely preserved Roman city.
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La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo

The terrace of Marco Nonio Baldo: The ancient city of Herculaneum wanted to honor Marcus Nonius Balbo , its most prestigious citizen and patron, with a terrace overlooking the sea at the time.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa dei Cervi

House of Deer: It is the richest and finest residence so far found within the excavation area, and owes its name to the two marble groups depicting Deer being attacked by dogs
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno

The House of the Wooden Partition: is so named because of the discovery of a folding wooden structure designed to separate the splendid atrium from the tablinum i.e., the homeowner's study.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite

House of Neptune and Amphitrite: It belonged to a wealthy merchant where there is the beautiful mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite his companion.
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Casa Sannitica

The Samnite House: it is one of the most popular archaeological remains in Herculaneum, as it is considered one of the oldest dwellings on the site
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Ercolano (pass by)

The decumanus maximus is the main street of Roman cities and therefore also of Herculaneum, and for this reason it housed the most prestigious houses on its sides.
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College of the Augustales

The Sacellum of the Augustals is a building from Roman times used for the rites of worship of emperors, tended by augus priests
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Casa d'Argo

Casa D'argo: It owes its name to a now-disappeared fresco that decorated the peristyle depicting Argo Panoptes, the giant with a hundred eyes,
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Salone della Barca di Ercolano

boat pavilion: In this unique exhibition site, a charred boat that was found along the beach of Herculaneum during excavations in 1981 is preserved.
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Parco Acheologico di Ercolano

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Secret Herculaneum: The Hidden Treasure of Ancient Roman Civilization?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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