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Herculaneum & the Archeological Museum of Naples Private Tour

About this experience

The perfect state of preservation of wood elements, bronze artifacts and, especially, of the facades of houses, in the archeological area of Herculaneum offers a complete picture of residential housing, which enables the reconstruction of everyday life, the style of living, and the various styles of Vesuvius paintings The Archeological Museum of Naples has a breathtaking collection of Roman statues and this extraordinary museum is arguably one of the best not just in Italy, but in Europe.

At a glance

  • Duration: 10 hr–11 hr
  • Private experience

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Herculaneum & the Archeological Museum of Naples Private Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr–11 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 10 hr–11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private professional guide inside the Archeological Museum of Naples and Cappella Sansevero
  • Private tour Leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
  • Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Entrance tickets in the Archeological Museum of Naples
  • Entrance tickets in the archeological area of Herculaneum
  • Private professional guide inside the archeological area of Herculaneum

Not included

  • Food and Beverages
  • Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.

Itinerary and highlights

Rome represents the starting point but also the end of the tour , because there will be 2 hours of driving time to get in Herculanum, and then 2 hours to come back from Naples to your accommodation

Siruated on a volcanic plateau, sheer over the sea, Herculaneum, like in other cities of Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried it beneath a layer of debris measuring up to twenty-three meters in height. The excavations offer the visitor to the urban fabric, the distribution of houses, the magnificent baths complex, and the monumental basilica. The perfect state of preservation of the elements, offers a complete picture of residential housing, which is the reconstruction of everyday life, the style of living, and the various styles of Vesuvius paintings.

"See Naples and then die". In other words, before you die, you must experience the beauty and magnificence of Naples. The Archaeological Museum of Naples has a breathtaking collection of Roman statues and this extraordinary museum is arguably one of the best not just in Italy, but in Europe. Here you´ll find gargantuan Roman statues such as the Farnese Bull, as well as some exquisite mosaics and frescoes from Pompeii and Herculaneum. For anyone interested in Roman art, it’s unmissable.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick up at 7:00 am at your hotel. Please send us name and address of your hotel in Rome for the pick up. N.B .: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Rome Italy Explora

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A small amount of walking is involved
  • Customers with physical limitations can have problems walking inside the archeological area

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr–11 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick up at 7:00 am at your hotel. Please send us name and address of your hotel in Rome for the pick up.
N.B .: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–10; Youth tickets: age 11–13; Adult tickets: age 14+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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