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Ercolano: Herculaneum Entry Ticket w/ Optional Audio Guide

1. Ercolano: Herculaneum Entry Ticket w/ Optional Audio Guide

Gain instant access to the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum with your priority entrance ticket. Herculaneum was buried under ash 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 300 skeletons. Walk the cobbled streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and get a glimpse of what life was like before the devastating eruption. Marvel at artifacts that have kept their original form for almost 2000 years.  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 swimming baths that can still be seen today. 

Naples: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Tour with Archaeologist

2. Naples: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Tour with Archaeologist

This tour will take you on a guided visit of the world’s best preserved Roman city, Herculaneum. This was a rich city of merchants and nobility, whose lives ended dramatically fast with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.  See the waterfront, where the remains of more than 300 people lie, who died trying to escape by sea. Explore the Samnite house, the thermal baths, the Temple of the Augustales, and the Forum. Discover the house of Neptune and Amphitrite, the Gymnasium, and much more. During this experience you can see not only stone, marble, and ceramics that survived the eruption, but also carbonized wood, and paintings and mosaics even more exquisite than those found in Pompeii. Learn about life in this city, and the blast that destroyed it, on this 2-hour guided tour.

Naples: Boat Tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

3. Naples: Boat Tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

Visit the Amalfi Coast on a day trip from Naples. Take in Sorrento from the sea. Visit Amalfi and Positano, with the option of exploring Ravello too. Admire incredible scenery worthy of a UNESCO World Heritage listing. From the convenient meeting point in Naples, you will transfer to the port of Torre del Greco. From there, set sail to Sorrento, enjoying the amazing Mount Vesuvius in the background and learning about its tragic history from your expert guide. Admire the beauty of the Sorrento coastline: the panoramic terraces overhanging the sea, the Baths of Queen Giovanna, the Bay of Jeranto, and the Protected Sea Area of Punta Campanella. When you arrive at Amalfi, you will have free time to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its picturesque views, romantic landscapes, and the cathedral of Saint Andrew. Depending on the option chosen, you can also visit Ravello, a resort town, where you can see the Villa Rufolo and its serene garden, which offers a breathtaking panorama over the entire Gulf of Salerno. Then you will depart for Positano, the pearl of the Amalfi Coast, famous for its narrow streets, small shops, and colorful pottery. You will have some free time here to explore before relaxing on board for the journey back to Naples.

Ercolano: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

4. Ercolano: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide

Visit the ruins of Herculaneum! The Roman city of Herculaneum, destroyed and buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., was brought back to the chronicles of history in the 18th century thanks to Bourbon explorations. Over time, the memory of the location of the ancient Roman city was lost, and it was not until 1710 that a farmer, Ambrogio Nucerino, digging a well to irrigate his vegetable garden, recovered many valuable marble fragments, which only later were understood to belong to the theater of the ancient city. A smart audio guide, directly on your cell phone, will guide you to discover the city's most important archaeological evidence.

Herculaneum: 3D Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

5. Herculaneum: 3D Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

Wear your Augmented Reality smart glasses and enjoy a unique, innovative, and immersive walking tour at the archaeological site of Herculaneum. Travel back to 79 AC and see what Herculaneum's squares and houses looked like before being destroyed in a volcanic eruption. Meet your tour leader at Herculaneum main entrance and get kitted out with your glasses before listening to a quick introduction to how to use them. Then, begin your tour which has been designed by an archaeologist team to show you what life was like in Herculaneum before the eruption. The software of the glasses creates holograms that overlap the existing ruins, showing what the most significant temples, houses, and buildings originally looked like. Cast yourself into the bygone age of ancient life in Herculaneum, walking through the city to feel like a Roman.

From Ercolano: Vesuvio Park Entry Ticket and Roundtrip Bus

6. From Ercolano: Vesuvio Park Entry Ticket and Roundtrip Bus

Tourist transport service that connects the ancient Herculaneum to the Great Cone of Vesuvius. The shortest and at the same time most spectacular route to visit the most famous volcano in the world. The territory of the Vesuvius National Park is a concentration of naturalistic riches, history of volcanology, breathtaking landscapes, centuries-old crops and traditions that make the Vesuvius area one of the most fascinating and among the most visited places in the world. From Ercolano Scavi Station, Vesuvio Express will bring you at the entrance of the Vesuvio Park (1.000m) and after 2 hours, you will take a bus to come back. The tour is long 3 hours, more or less. The entrance ticket for Vesuvio Park is included. Pay attention: You must respect the timetable you have purchased. The entrance ticket for the Vesuvio Park has an entrance hour. If you are in late, it is no more valid and the Vesuvio Park will block you at the entrance of the Vesuvio. If you will arrive in late, Vesuvio Express will bring you on the Vesuvio with the first available bus but the entrance ticket for the Vesuvio will no more valid and you will no have reimbursement of it. So don't be in late.

From Naples: Gulf of Naples & Capri Sightseeing Boat Tour

7. From Naples: Gulf of Naples & Capri Sightseeing Boat Tour

Embark on a guided ferry tour to the island of Capri from Naples. Explore Capri and take in the views of the Gulf of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius. Swim in the crystal water near the Faraglioni Rocks.cBegin the tour with a pickup from the meeting point. Cross the Gulf of Naples, and take in views of the majestic Mount Vesuvius which dominates the skyline. Start the boat tour around the island from the port of Marina Grande. Go inside several stunning sea caves including the White and Green Grotto. Along the way, admire the Natural Arch, the Villa of Curzio Malaparte, the lighthouse of Punta Carena, and the Faraglioni, passing through the famous Arch of Love. Get all the information you need to know more about the island of Capri from your captain. If you choose the option with a swimming stop, drop anchor at Marina Piccola near the Faraglioni Rocks. Jump in the water to go swimming and enjoy a view of the towering rock formations. Explore the island on foot during your 3-4 hours of leisure time. Depart from Capri in the late afternoon. Once you have arrived at the port, enjoy a return transfer back to the starting point.

Herculaneum: Tickets & Tour with a Local Archaeologist

8. Herculaneum: Tickets & Tour with a Local Archaeologist

Discover the ruins of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's best-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, such as roofs, beds, doors, food, and even skeletons. Walk the cobbled streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with an expert 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.

From Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour

9. From Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, & Vesuvius Full-Day Tour

Spend the day exploring the area around Mount Vesuvius on this tour from Naples. Explore the Pompeii Archaeological Site with an audio guide, stroll around Herculaneum, and marvel at the Great Cone of Vesuvius. Depart from Naples in a comfortable minibus and head straight to the Great Cone of Vesuvius. Enjoy a stunning view of the affected area before heading back down the mountain. Next, stop at the excavations in Herculaneum and see the destruction wrought by the eruption in 79 A.D. Stroll around this ancient city, which has been spectacularly preserved by ash from the eruption. Discover how the ash preserved homes, décor, and even food. Finish your day trip with a visit to the iconic Pompeii Archaeological Site. Pick up your audio guide and a map and explore at your own pace, stopping to see the famous amphitheater and the Forum.

From Naples: Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour with Local Lunch

10. From Naples: Pompeii and Herculaneum Tour with Local Lunch

Save time with entry tickets to both Pompeii and Herculaneum on this day trip from Naples. Spend more time exploring the ruins and less time standing in line. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Be picked up from your accommodation in Naples. Sit back and relax as you take in the scenery on the way to Pompeii. Follow your archaeological guide through the heart of this ancient city as they reveal what daily life was like for people in Pompeii. Find out how the buildings, houses, and temples were made with advanced architectural techniques. Stop for a break at an authentic Italian restaurant for a nice lunch before heading to Herculaneum. Let your guide explain why this city is better preserved than Pompeii. See how the villas in Herculaneum still have their doors and how vividly colored the frescos are in the houses. Go to the boat sheds to see the remains of those who had sought shelter from the eruption in the boat sheds.

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This guided tour with Michael was really interesting. I think having seen Pompeii first really made Herculaneum a great experience. It is a long day but very enjoyable.

I am happy that I find this offer: alls 3 top destination in one way. All was underfull, Salvatore one verry good driver+ guide

Amazing place to visit. So much to see and enjoy. We had an audio guide which was easy to use and very informative.

Salvador was an amazing driver, very knowledgable, kind and we had a really great time! Thank you!

Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a lot of interesting stories. Highly recommend!