Skip the Line Half Day Private Tour of Herculaneum Highlights with Local Guide
Overview
Explore the spectacular excavations of Heruclaneum with a top-rated local guide and learn about life as it was during the Roman Empire!
In 79 AD, the cataclysmic volcanic eruption that obliterated Pompeii also buried the seaside town of Herculaneum, known today as Ercolano. Hidden until the 18th century, its artful frescoes and mosaics have retained much color and are truly a sight to behold.
Our expert guide will make the city come to life, offering you the opportunity to imagine the private lives of Ancient Romans.
Meet the guide at the Herculaneum ruins tickets office, skip the line and start your experience!
The guide will show you all the highlights of the archeological site in 2.5 hours.
Don't forget that it's a private tour! So ask all the questions to your guide to customize your tour!
What's Included
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Professional art historian guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
80056 Ercolano
Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Parco Acheologico di Ercolano
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Private tour.
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Professional art historian guide.
- Professional guide.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip the Line Half Day Private Tour of Herculaneum Highlights with Local Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip the Line Half Day Private Tour of Herculaneum Highlights with Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Professional art historian guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
