About this experience
Explore Herculaneum with an archaeologist, visit the new museum with objects that are unique in the world and the charred wood, and then fully immerse yourself in life 2,000 years ago by visiting the Roman city
Highlights
- The new itinerary to discover the Roman city
- The new museum with furniture charred by the eruption and its jewels
- The new opening of the skeleton area
- Journey through time with an archaeologist guide
What's included
- Expert archaeologist guide
- Skip-the-line ticket
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Herculaneum is different from Pompeii: more intimate, more elegant, and incredibly well preserved. Walking through its streets means truly entering the everyday life of a Roman city that was instantly stopped by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
To get the most out of the site, a 2-hour tour with an expert archaeologist guide makes everything more special
As soon as you enter, you will find yourself above the level of the ancient city. The first thrill comes with the descent to the Roman streets: suddenly, houses, shops, and perfectly recognizable columns appear. It's like taking a journey back in time. From the very beginning, you notice the orderly urban grid, the upper floors still intact – one of the very few examples in the world – and the charred wood.
The Roman domus of Herculaneum belong to an aristocratic social class, rich in frescoes and mosaics that are unique in the world. The women's thermal baths are a real gem with the mosaics still in situ. The shops and bakeries depict a lively but not chaotic city where the ancient inhabitants enjoyed a happy and peaceful life before the eruption. The photograph of this tragedy and the harbor area, where hundreds of skeletons remained trapped in the arches of the ancient boat shelters, is a crystallized moment from 2,000 years ago.