Herculaneum was the city where the Roman patricians lived, and the discoveries of modern excavations confirm the economic level of many of its inhabitants.
Ticket office of Herculaneum
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In this tour we will discover the surprising finds of modern excavations, and in particular: the charred boat, the collection of objects of daily life. We will enter the luxurious houses of the most important families of Herculaneum: the house of the deer, the house of the wooden partition, the Samnite house, the house of Neptune and Amphitrite, with the marvelous mosaic of glass tiles. We will discover the religious buildings to celebrate the emperor, the majestic gymnasium, the shops. We will see with our own eyes the wood charred by the flow of high temperature volcanic material. And we will be faced with one of the most engaging discoveries of the modern era: the skeletons of the victims, discovered on the ancient beach of the city.
Ticket office of Herculaneum
Tour guide for the visit.
Transports, entrance fee, food, drinks, personal expenses.
The tour is not suitable for people with severe walking difficulties. The physical level required is moderate, but in summer those who suffer from the heat must protect themselves with sunscreen, hats and enough water.