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Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group Tour From Rome
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Pompeii and Herculaneum Small-Group Tour From Rome

Experience an unforgettable excursion travelling from Rome to Naples by fast train and visiting the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum with an expert guide!

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Campania ArteCard 365 Lite with 34 Entry Passes and 4 Audio Guides
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Campania ArteCard 365 Lite with 34 Entry Passes and 4 Audio Guides

Unlock Naples and Campania's finest attractions with the ArteCard 365 Lite. Enjoy complimentary entries and immersive audio guides. Start your journey now!

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Pompeii and Herculaneum shared tour from Naples
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Pompeii and Herculaneum shared tour from Naples

Book your tour now and enjoy a day trip from Naples to explore the ancient marvels of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

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Half-day guided tour of Herculaneum UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Half-day guided tour of Herculaneum UNESCO World Heritage Site

Like nearby Pompeii, ancient Herculaneum suffered a similar fate at the hands of Vesuvius erupting in 79AD. Fortunately, archaeologists have managed to excavate parts of the city, and this half-day tour will show you what they've managed to unearth so far.

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Herculaneum Small Group Tour With an Archaeologist
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Herculaneum Small Group Tour With an Archaeologist

Discover the archeological site of Herculaneum with an expert and find out more about the city's final hours walking among its ruins!

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Herculaneum guided tour with an archeologist
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Herculaneum guided tour with an archeologist

Walk the cobbled streets of the Herculaneum with an archaeologist, explore intact buildings and admire well-preserved frescoes!

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Herculaneum 2-hours Group Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Herculaneum 2-hours Group Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Step into 2000 years of history at Herculaneum's archaeological park. Marvel at vivid frescoes and intact artifacts on an expert-guided tour.

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Herculaneum Skip-The-Line Ticket with Audioguide
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Herculaneum Skip-The-Line Ticket with Audioguide

Explore Herculaneum at your own pace with our audioguide rental. Skip the lines, immerse yourself in history, and navigate the site effortlessly.

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Private transportation to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius
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Private transportation to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius

Enjoy this self-guided tour of Herculaneum, Pompeii, and a drive up to Mt. Vesuvius and admire the ruins of these awe-inspiring ancient cities.

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Herculaneum shared tour from Naples
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Herculaneum shared tour from Naples

Book your tour and get ready to explore the inaugural archaeological site unearthed in the Vesuvian region.

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Vesuvio and Herculaneum transfer and skip-the-line tickets from Naples
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Vesuvio and Herculaneum transfer and skip-the-line tickets from Naples

Discover Herculaneum and Vesuvius in the same tour, enjoy stress-free transfers, learn the history and enjoy the scenery.

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Vesuvius and Herculaneum transfer and entrance tickets from Pompeii
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Vesuvius and Herculaneum transfer and entrance tickets from Pompeii

Discover Herculaneum and Vesuvius in the same tour, enjoy stress-free transfers, learn the history and enjoy the scenery.

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The inside story

Herculaneum is a town that overlooks the Gulf of Naples, famous throughout the world for the archaeological excavations of the ancient Roman city.

Legend has it that the city was founded around 600 BC by Hercules and eventually became an important trading center due to its prime location near the Gulf. The inhabitants of the town worshipped Hercules as also being the founder of the nearby Mount Vesuvius.

In 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed the city, leaving Herculaneum buried under approximately 50-60 feet of volcanic mud and ash. It wasn't until the early 18th century that the city was discovered by a well digger. Originally, Hercules and everybody was thought to have escaped from the town prior to the disaster, but there have been around 300 skeletons discovered during the excavations.

The road to the archaeological excavations up to Torre del Greco is called the Golden Mile due to the splendid villas built alongside it in the eighteenth century.

Many tourists from all over the world come to visit the ruins of Herculaneum, as well as the neighbouring city of Pompeii which was also destroyed by the same Mt. Vesuvius eruption. When entering the ruins, you can see the many fine houses of Herculaneum that consists of lavish coloured mosaics, wall paintings and marble cladding.

The excavations have been included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.

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How to get there

Herculaneum Corso Resina, 80056 Ercolano NA Naples