Italy · Archaeology

2-Hour Herculaneum Ruins Tour with Skip-the-Line Guide

2 Hours Round trip from Corso Resina Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the remarkably preserved remains of Herculaneum
02 See houses, roofs, beds, doors, food, and skeletons buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD
03 Visit preserved taverns and shops that reveal daily life in the ancient town
04 Discover one of Campania's most important archaeological sites in Ercolano

Spend 2 hours exploring the remains of Herculaneum in modern-day Ercolano, Campania, an ancient town destroyed and buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discover remarkably preserved ruins, including houses, roofs, beds, doors, food, skeletons, as well as taverns and shops that offer a vivid glimpse into daily life in the Roman world.

Discover the town's preserved ruins, including houses, roofs, beds, doors, food, and even skeletons.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Ercolano, Mount Vesuvius

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore the Preserved Ruins of Herculaneum

Travel to Ercolano to explore the remains of Herculaneum, buried under ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Discover the town's preserved ruins, including houses, roofs, beds, doors, food, and even skeletons.
Visit the preserved taverns and shops.

Return to the hotel.