Both these legendary cities were buried by the same eruption of 79 AD. In this half-day tour you will understand that there are many differences between Pompeii and Herculaneum.
We will start to see the most important public buildings that the archaeologists found in Pompeii.
In Herculaneum, we will instead investigate the private buildings.
We'll also explain the differences of the eruption that buried the two cities and that permits to see in Pompeii the plaster casts and in Herculaneum the carbonized wood of two thousand years ago.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Expert Archaeologist as your private guide
optional light lunch break from 20 euros per person
optional private transportation with professional driver from 350 euros
Pompeii and Herculaneum Archaeological Parks
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Esedra, 10/13
We will meet just in front the entrance of the restaurant Suisse next to the caffetteria.
We will be waiting for you holding a sign with "Tours with archaeologist" printed on top.
Return
Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
Best of Pompeii & Herculaneum: Private Tour with an Archaeologist
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About
Both these legendary cities were buried by the same eruption of 79 AD. In this half-day tour you will understand that there are many differences between Pompeii and Herculaneum.
We will start to see the most important public buildings that the archaeologists found in Pompeii.
In Herculaneum, we will instead investigate the private buildings.
We'll also explain the differences of the eruption that buried the two cities and that permits to see in Pompeii the plaster casts and in Herculaneum the carbonized wood of two thousand years ago.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Expert Archaeologist as your private guide
optional light lunch break from 20 euros per person
optional private transportation with professional driver from 350 euros
Pompeii and Herculaneum Archaeological Parks
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Esedra, 10/13
We will meet just in front the entrance of the restaurant Suisse next to the caffetteria.
We will be waiting for you holding a sign with "Tours with archaeologist" printed on top.
Return
Archaeological Park of Herculaneum
Itinerary
1
Pompeii Archaeological Park
About 2 hours in Pompeii where we will see some of the Public Buildings (Theaters, Thermal Baths, Forum and its surroundings) and the Lupanare (the famous brothel).
2 hours
2
Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
At Herculaneum we will see the private houses and the shops (Bakery, Thermopolium) decorated with beautiful frescos, mosaics and stucco decorations.
