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Ercolano [erkoˈlaːno] is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania of Southern Italy. It lies at the western foot of Mount Vesuvius, on the Bay of Naples, just southeast of the city of Naples. The medieval town of Resina - read Resìna - was built on the volcanic material left by the eruption of Vesuvius (79 CE) that destroyed the ancient city of Herculaneum, from which the present name is derived. Ercolano is a resort and the starting point for excursions to the excavations of Herculaneum and for the ascent of Vesuvius by bus. The town also manufactures leather goods, buttons, glass, and the wine known as Lacryma Christi (Tears of Christ).
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1. Herculaneum Private Guided Tour Led by a Local Top-rated Guide - All inclusive
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Enjoy a 2.5-hour private walking tour of Herculaneum led by a top-rated local guide. This ancient town is the site of excavated ruins that provides a rare glimpse into the daily life of the ancient Roman Empire. Sights visited include the House of the Mosaic Atrium, the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, and the House of the Deer. Continuing forward, you will visit the Decumanus, the Palestra, the Basilica, and the Thermal Baths of the Forum. The Herculaneum Walking Tour is a fascinating glimpse into life during the Roman Empire. A World Heritage Site, this is one for your life list of “must sees.”
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By M_E_Travel154
Our guide Italo was fantastic. While 2h isn't nearly enough to see everything, he made shure that we got to experience and learn as much as possible about Pompei. Would defintely recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
2. Skip-the-line Ancient Herculaneum Highlights Exclusive Tour with Private Guide
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Pretty famous at the time, as historians have preserved into their reports, the small city of Herculaneum, settled at the Volcano Vesuvius slopes, had been buried during the Vulcanic burst dated 79 A.C. Despite the centuries and the new urban settlements, 2000 years after that awful disaster you have the chance to move around the city and walk on the original stoned pavements. The private guide will show you the highlights of the Roman city while listening in details to our ancestors’ customs and traditions. Among the must see of the site, your will visit the "Palestra" (gym) and the houses whose walls are decorated with spectacular frescoes such as Casa di Nettuno e Anfritrite, Casa dello Scheletro, Casa dell'Alcova e Casa del salone nero. Skip the line and join our guides in this amazing 2.5 hours private walk into one of the most famous archaeological sites of the Campania region.
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By FredPurdue
Our tour was from a cruise ship and was fabulous. Early in the day and without crowds as you would find at Pompeii. It was a resort village, populated with only a few slaves and caretakers when hit by a pyroclastic flow that covered the town to a depth of six meters, preserving it. Wonderful mosaics, frescoes and statues. Photographers will enjoy the subjects of buildings, streets, art, and houses. Do not suggest a tripod, my DSLR with a zoom lens was all I needed. Some rooms are dark, so anticipate using a high ISO. Take shots from the rim above before walking through the tunnel to be in the village. Then you will use the wide-angle a lot.
3. Ancient Herculaneum Small Group Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
When Vesuvius erupted in 79AD; the small town of Herculaneum was destroyed and covered by layers of ash and lava. Centuries later, the archaeologists studying the area have excavated the buried town and brought back to life the domus, the Baths, the frescoes and mosaics. Your guide will lead you into the streets of the town, showing you the magnificence of the houses and the timeless beauty of the Baths, but what will leave you breathless is the condition of the wooden doors and furniture, still standing, though burned and charred by the lava. Your guide will explain to you in detail the habits of the local population, comparing Herculaneum to nearby Pompeii, whose lifestyle was completely different. At the end of the tour, your guide will be happy to provide you with additional information, suggestions and directions. We are sure you will absolutely love this tour!
Inclusions: Skip-the-line service, Professional Tour guide, Small Group Tour, Admission Tickets
Exclusions: Lunch, Private transportation
Reviewed By S3740QXreneem
My husband and I visited Pompeii with tour guide Lello (an archaeologist). We have been on a lot of tours all over the world and can honestly say Lello was the best guide we have ever had. He is very knowledgeable, attentive and (to top it off) hilarious! Pompeii itself was amazing. I would definitely recommend going with a guide to ensure you get the most out of the experience. Before the tour all communications with Giulia from the company were efficient and friendly. Lello also drove us from Naples to Positano and the van was new, spacious and comfortable. When we were hungry Lello directed us to a lovely café which offered freshly made sandwiches, coffee and other drinks.
4. 2.5 hour guided tour for small group in the Herculaneum excavations
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The tour with our expert guide will allow you, in a few hours, to get to know the highlights of this ancient city buried following the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD The descriptions and anecdotes recounted will bring to light this amazing ancient civilization
Inclusions: Local guide, Archeology expert guide, Expert history guide, Professional guide, Entrance tickets to the site
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick up, Hotel drop off
Reviewed By LaFataDeiViaggi
We were referred to Lucio by another guide in Positano. It was a last minute decision to tour Pompei and Lucio was very accommodating. We LOVED every minute of our time with Lucio and would have kept throwing money at him if he would have continued talking. We all agreed that we would not have appreciated Pompei nearly as much without his expert knowledge. He is funny and engaging and his tour was a highlight of our week in Italy.
5. Pompeii And Herculaneum Tour From Rome
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Anyone who has never heard POMPEI and HERCULANUM, or the Eruption of the Volcano VESUVIUS? From Rome it’s a one day tour.
Inclusions: Pick up service , Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking driver
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Reviewed By Alex R
Max meet us at the terminal in Civitavecchia at 9am as planned we had previously met earlier in the year when he took us to the airport. There were 4 of us and we were very comfortable in the people carrier It took around an hour to reach central Rome during which Max gave us a great commentary of the areas we were passing. Max has a route but will take you wherever you would like to go he will find a parking space and give you all the time you need to take photographs etc. Max is extremely knowledgeable about all the attractions and can give you as much information as you would want. I would recommend Max to anyone wanting to see Rome he is very friendly and speaks very good English Very easy to contact by Email he requested a small deposit which is understandable I am looking forward to meeting him again
6. Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A Private Tour of Herculaneum to visit the archaeological site. There will be no other guides besides me and you are guaranteed to be with an archaeological guide. After the experience, you can stay on the site until closing and continue exploring the beauties with the advice I will give you.
Inclusions: Archaeological Guide and assistance during the Tour., Specialized archaeological guide, Private Tour, Main attractions of Herculaneum, Taxes
Exclusions: Entrance tickets (13 euros per person + 2 euros in commissions if purchased in advance or online), Food and drinks
Reviewed By gloriar554
Excellent tour guide. We spent fantastic days in Naples and Pompei. We learnt about history, art, culture and also we had typical food (you should taste mozzarella and pizza from Naples) She speaks italian and english as well.... we were very happy with our tour guide ! Bravo!!
7. Skip the Line Ancient Herculaneum Small Group Walking Tour with Top Rated Guide
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Join our expert guides in this amazing 2.5 hours walk into the ruins of the archaeological site of Herculaneum. The small city, settled at the Volcano Vesuvius slopes, had been buried during the Vulcanic burst in the 79 A.C., and now 2000 years after that awful disaster, you have the chance to walk on the original pavement and move around the city. You will be led at the discovery of the highlights of the Roman city while listening in details to the Ancient customs and traditions. Among the main features, your will see the "Palestra" (gym) and the houses whose walls are decorated with spectacular frescoes such as Casa di Nettuno e Anfritrite, Casa dello Scheletro, Casa dell'Alcova e Casa del salone nero. Meet the guide at the ticket office of the ruins and start your experience in a small group up to 14 people! Skip the line and Share the experience with other people!
Inclusions: All activities, Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By JohntyfromShields
Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and this made for a very interesting visit. Standing on a viewing platform and seeing Herculaneum from that vantage point was absolutely breathtaking. Look down and you see the excavated ruins, then at eye level you take in the new town buildings, above that you see fields and in the distance there is Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that wreaked so much havoc in this area almost 2,000 years ago. A camera is a must and strong footwear is advised.
8. Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist
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4.9 based on 25 reviews
This experience combines the two archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, famous for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius happened in 79 AD. Join the guide at the main entrance of Pompeii ruins called Porta Marina Superiore, where the tour starts. Discover the site and its best highlights with the assistance of an expert Archaeologist. You will see the Forum – the main square – the most important houses and buildings and the famous plaster casts. After the tour take a quick break, then reach the site of Herculaneum by the local metro line called Circumvesuviana at a few steps from Pompeii entrance. End your tour with the site of Herculaneum, smaller than Pompeii but better preserved: visit the beach where more than 300 skeletons were found.
Inclusions: Guidance at Pompeii and Herculaneum by Archaeologist guide, Pompeii skip the line ticket, Herculaneum skip the line ticket, Circumvesuviana one-way ticket from Pompeii to Herculaneum
Exclusions: Pick up and drop off service, Meals and drinks
Reviewed By fi00ntje
The tour with Askos tours was excellent. The guide was friendley, he knew almost everything, and he was on time. You must gibe hem (Francesco) een good tip. I did.
9. Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist
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4.8 based on 30 reviews
Be guided by an Archaeologist to discover the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum destroyed by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Herculaneum was the best holiday destination for the Roman aristocracy, a small chest full of miracles as Romans stated. In its private residences and public buildings were found marble decorations, wall paintings, mosaic floors as well as objects implemented in the everyday life. Also called 'the sister of Pompeii', this city shows you some better preserved findings like wooden doors and exquisite paintings. With an Archaeologist leading you through the site sharing his knowledge and telling you interesting anecdotes, you'll get the feeling to be walking in a still living town!
Inclusions: Guidance and assistance by an Archaeologist guide, Private Tour
Exclusions: Herculaneum Entrance Ticket, Transportation, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Mark S
Luciano gave us a fantastic tour of Herculaneum. He showed us lots of interesting details of the buildings and the lives of the people. He is very passionate about learning about what happened before and after the eruption of vesuvius and sharing that knowledge with great enthusiasm. A great experience, highly recommended to history enthusiasts.
10. Herculaneum Express Small Tour by Train from Sorrento
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4.7 based on 17 reviews
Meet your guide at the Sorrento Train Station and embark on a 2-hour guided tour of Herculaneum. Skip the queues with privileged entrance and discover this once thriving Roman resort town that was destroyed by hot volcanic mud during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. On conclusion of the tour you are free to return to Sorrento or remain in Herculaneum to explore further.
Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Herculaneum entrance tickets , Return train tickets
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Lynnemurray1
Amazing day! Wonderful boat tour to all the cutest spots on the Almafi coast. Definitely recommend. It was a family trip that lasted all day.
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