
Herculaneum Ruins Private Tour with Skip the Line Tickets and Local Guide
Naples, Italy
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About this experience
Enjoy a 2-hour tour into the archaeological ruins of the Herculaneum – a small city situated at the Vesuvius slope which had been buried due to a volcanic eruption in the year 79 A.C.
Here, you will learn about the history of the once great Roman city, as well as ancient customs and tradition, you will also get to see breath-taking features in the city, some of which includes the "Palestra" (gym) and the houses whose walls are decorated with spectacular frescoes such as Casa di Nettuno e Anfritrite, Casa dello Scheletro, Casa dell'Alcova e Casa del salone nero.
It is said that the people of the Herculaneum were richer and more educated as their power and riches reflects on the spectacular decorations of their houses, the splendor of the mosaics and frescoes, the magnificence of the furniture and the kind of lifestyle they lead in general.
Location
Naples, Italy
Price
$208.30/ person
Rating
4.9
Duration2h
Categoryculture