Top 10 Archaeology Tours in Ercolano, Campania

September 3, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

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

Ercolano Scavi, 80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy Raphael Tours in Pompeii
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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

Ercolano Scavi, 80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy Herculaneum Tours
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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

Ercolano Scavi, 80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy Loretta's Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Tours
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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. Skip-the-line Shore Excursion from Naples Cruise Port to Pompeii & Herculaneum

Tours of Pompeii with Lello & Co.
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On this exciting tour in the company of an expert guide, you will get to observe the incredible ruins of the once-buried towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum all in one day! You will rendezvous with your driver at the cruise ship terminal in Naples at 8.30am and the travel in a first-class, air-conditioned luxury minivan afterwards. Upon your arrival in Pompeii, your guide will meet up with you and provide you with fast-track access which will enable you to beat the ticket queues and immediately begin your adventure into the ancient cities of the Romans. This tour is a great opportunity for anyone with an inclination towards history or archaeology to learn more about historical facts, values, norms and culture. A trip to the historic cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum gives you unrivalled exposure to the kind of lifestyle lead by ancient Romans, you will be amazed at how technologically advanced and sophisticated the Romans were even at such a medieval period.

Inclusions: Skip the line tickets, Admission tickets, Top rated and local guide, Private first class minivan, English speaking driver

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Hollifur

We booked the tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum and it was absolutely incredible. Lello’s knowledge of both locations was second to none and he clearly has a true passion for the topic. We had a brilliant day and would definitely book further tours with Lello.

5. Pompeii and Herculaneum Private Tour with Native Guide and Skip the Line Tickets

Coffee Shop Vittoria, Via Mare, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy Tours of Pompeii with Lello & Co.
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The tour guide will accompany you on a thrilling adventure around Pompeii, showing the characteristic features of the city such as the ‘Teatro Grande’ and the ‘Teatro Piccolo’, where you can hear the acoustic perfection of the auditorium – a feat which was achieved over two-thousand years ago; as well as a stroll down the principal street of commerce, a visit to the ‘pleasure domes’ and much more, before making the final stop at the main square (the Forum) – the focus of life in any Roman settlement. This experience will really immerse you in the domestic way of life in the Roman Empire! In Herculaneum, you can enter the Roman houses and see some unique and extraordinary features such as the original doors, roof beams and the original furniture of the shops. The itinerary will also include the most popular place in the town - the thermal baths. You can go from Pompeii to Herculaneum by circumvesuviana train or with your own car.

Inclusions: Admission tickets, Skip the line, Private and local guide

Exclusions: Hotel pick up/ drop off, Transportation between the sites, lunch

Reviewed By Hollifur

We booked the tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum and it was absolutely incredible. Lello’s knowledge of both locations was second to none and he clearly has a true passion for the topic. We had a brilliant day and would definitely book further tours with Lello.

6. 2.5 hour guided tour for small group in the Herculaneum excavations

Ercolano Scavi, 80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy Guided Tours of Pompeii with Livio
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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.

7. Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist

Parco Archeologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy ELIANA SANDRETTI
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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!!

8. Skip the Line Ancient Herculaneum Small Group Walking Tour with Top Rated Guide

Ercolano Scavi, 80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy Herculaneum Tours
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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.

9. Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group tour with an Archaeologist

Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Via Plinio, 26, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy Askos Tours
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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.

10. Herculaneum Ruins Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Tickets and Local Guide

Ercolano Scavi, 80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy Tours of Pompeii with Lello & Co.
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Enjoy a 2.5-hour tour into the archaeological ruins of the Herculaneum – a small city situated at the Vesuvius slope which had been buried due to a volcanic eruption in the year 79 A.C. Here, you will learn about the history of the once great Roman city, as well as ancient customs and tradition, you will also get to see breath-taking features in the city, some of which includes 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. It is said that the people of the Herculaneum were richer and more educated as their power and riches reflects on the spectacular decorations of their houses, the splendor of the mosaics and frescoes, the magnificence of the furniture and the kind of lifestyle they lead in general. Skip the line and continue with your tour guide through the historic city of over 2000 years old! The small group is up to 14 people

Inclusions: Admission tickets, Local and top rated guide, Small group tour up at 14 people

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Reviewed By Hollifur

We booked the tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum and it was absolutely incredible. Lello’s knowledge of both locations was second to none and he clearly has a true passion for the topic. We had a brilliant day and would definitely book further tours with Lello.

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