Thanks to their extraordinary preservation beneath the ashes of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii and Herculaneum offer something truly unique in the world: an authentic journey back in time. Here, you won’t simply visit ruins—you will step into a suspended moment in history, where every street, building, and detail reveals what daily life was like over two thousand years ago.
Accompanied by a licensed guide with a strong historical and archaeological background, you will enjoy a deeply engaging and immersive experience. Through captivating storytelling, fascinating anecdotes, and vivid reconstructions, these ancient cities will quite literally come back to life before your eyes.
As you pass through the gates of ancient Pompeii, you will be transported to another era. Walk through the theater, the sacred area, and the famous lupanar—the ancient brothel—discovering the places where men and women lived their final moments before the eruption. You will also see firsthand the remarkable preservation techniques and the moving plaster casts of the victims, powerful and unforgettable testimonies of this historic tragedy.
Herculaneum offers a different, more intimate perspective. From its stunning panoramic viewpoints, you can admire the striking contrast between the modern town and the exceptionally well-preserved ancient city. Here, homes, furnishings, and everyday details provide a rare and personal glimpse into Roman family life.
Our licensed guides are not only experts, but natural storytellers, eager to share unique stories and fascinating insights. Each tour can be fully tailored to your interests and preferences, ensuring an exclusive, engaging, and truly unforgettable experience.
- Guided tour by a professional Archaeologist and licensed tour guide
- Porta Marina Superiore: one of the main entrances to Pompeii Archaeological Park
- The view on Mt. Vesuvius: the storytelling the the huge tragedy starts from here
- The Basilica: the main political building of the ancient city
- The Forum: the main square of the ancient city
- Iside Temple: dedicated to an ancient Goddess
- The House of Fauno: gives its name to the little bronze statue that you still can see
- The House of Golden Cupids: one of the most recent discoveries
- The Baths: the most common places to meet each other in ancient roman times
- The Lupanar: the ancient brothel
- The plaster casts: the archaeological method to find the ancient bodies as they were at the moment of the eruption
- Lunch or coffee stop, before moving to Herculaneum
- View of the city of Herculaneum from above: getting inside the Archaeological Park, you’ll immediately notice the skyline with the modern city above the ancient one
- The Boat Hall: an ancient roman boat, found near the beach, shows itself carbonized but absolutely well preserved
- Never forget that Herculaneum was an holiday place: the beach still exists! From there, you’ll get inside the center of the ancient city
- The gym, the thermal baths, the shops: you’ll feel like strolling in the past!
- The “miracle” of Herculaneum: you’ll see even the upper floors of the houses and their incredible frescoes. It seems that time never passed away!
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