Join a half-day guided tour of Herculaneum and explore one of the world’s best-preserved ancient Roman towns with priority skip-the-line access. Follow your expert guide through remarkably intact streets, homes, and public buildings as you uncover what daily life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.

On October 24, 79 AD, Vesuvius violently erupted, burying both Pompeii and Herculaneum. Rediscovered in the 18th century, Herculaneum is today one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world, thanks to its exceptionally preserved structures, mosaics, frescoes, and everyday objects.

Join a half-day guided tour of Herculaneum and explore one of the world’s best-preserved ancient Roman towns with priority skip-the-line access. Follow your expert guide through remarkably intact streets, homes, and public buildings as you uncover what daily life was like before the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.

On October 24, 79 AD, Vesuvius violently erupted, burying both Pompeii and Herculaneum. Rediscovered in the 18th century, Herculaneum is today one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world, thanks to its exceptionally preserved structures, mosaics, frescoes, and everyday objects.

During your visit, you’ll discover major highlights such as the House of the Deer, the Forum Baths, the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, the Gymnasium, and the Forum.

As you wander through the ruins, imagine the lives of wealthy merchants and aristocrats, and feel the drama of the sudden eruption. See the poignant remains of those who sought refuge by the sea, along with charred wood, vivid paintings, intricate mosaics, and ceramics that survived the disaster.

This tour gives you a rare chance to explore Herculaneum with an expert archaeologist, diving deep into the history, architecture, and hidden wonders of a city uniquely shaped by time and nature.