Walking Tour of Herculaneum with Local Guide

Meet your expert guide at the entrance of Herculaneum for an immersive walking tour with priority access. Begin at the House of the Wooden Partition to admire a rare, intact wooden screen absent in Pompeii. Continue to the House of Neptune and Amphitrite to view lavish private baths and breathtaking glass-paste wall mosaics of marine deities. At the Urban Baths, trace Roman engineering through subfloor hypocaust heating across the calidarium, tepidarium, and frigidarium. Next, explore the multi-level House of the Deer and House of the Bicentenary, showcasing aristocratic wealth with vibrant frescoes and seaside views. Finally, descend to the ancient beachfront boathouses (Fornici), where locals sought refuge during Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption, concluding your journey with a poignant look into the city's final hours.

1. 1

   Archeological Park of Herculaneum

   1 hour

   Descend to the ancient shoreline where residents sought shelter during Mount Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption for a poignant, unforgettable look into the city's final hours

2. 2

   Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno

   10 min

   An ancient Roman house in which there are preserved wooden doors and beams.

3. 3

   Terme Del Foro

   10 min

   Trace Roman engineering across the public bath complex. Walk through the calidarium, tepidarium, and frigidarium while learning about the subfloor hypocaust heating system

4. 4

   Casa di Nettuno e Anfitrite

   5 min

   View a lavish patrician home featuring private thermal baths and breathtaking, intact glass-paste wall mosaics depicting the marine deities Neptune and Amphitrite

5. 5

   Casa dei Cervi

   15 min

   Explore multi-level seaside residences showcasing aristocratic wealth through vibrant frescoes, grand courtyards, and dramatic bay views

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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