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Herculaneum Private Tour with Archaeologist Eliana Sandretti
An archaeological guide for your party alone: €290 per group of up to 10, 2 hours, start times every half hour from 8:30; the €16 park ticket isn't included, and you can stay in the park after.
By Chiara Vitale · Operator: ELIANA SANDRETTI · Viator data from October 19, 2026 · prices, options and terms rechecked November 8, 2026 · no change · Sources checked
Every day. The listed start times cover several options; confirm the departure for Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist. Meeting point for this option: Near the ticket office inside the entrance arch. Full refund up to 24 hours before departure; nothing back after that. Instant confirmation.
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Our check of this tour
| Time inside Herculaneum | 2 h with an archaeologist |
|---|---|
| Whole trip | 2 h |
| Park entry | Not included |
| Group | Private, up to 10 per group |
| Meeting point | Near the ticket office inside the entrance arch |
| Price | From €290 per group, Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist option |
| Main trade-off | The route names the Terrace of Nonius Balbus, the House of the Deer, the Wooden Partition, the House of the Black Hall, the boat pavilion, the College of the Augustales. |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named option; park ticket and hours from the Herculaneum park's tickets page. Viator record data from October 19, 2026.
Is this tour right for you?
It sits beside the list because it is priced per group: €290 for up to 10, in Italian or English, two options at the same price.
Eliana leads this private walk herself, and you can stay on the site until closing with her advice on what to see next. Meet near the ticket office inside the entrance arch; she wears a red badge and a sign with her name.
The route names the Terrace of Nonius Balbus, the House of the Deer, the Wooden Partition, the House of the Black Hall, the boat pavilion, the College of the Augustales and the House of the Skeleton.
Start times every half hour from 8:30; the late ones need a date check in winter, when last entry is 15:30. Buy the €16 ticket yourself.
Which option?
Prices are per group, one price for the whole vehicle or party; the booking page shows the price for your date. Viator records data from October 19, 2026.
How does the day work?
- Meet near the ticket office inside the entrance arch
- 2 h2 hours inside Herculaneum: The Terrace, the House of the Deer, the Wooden Partition, the House of the Black Hall, the boat pavilion, the Augustales, the House of the Skeleton
- Stay on in the park with her advice on what to see next
What's included?
- Archaeological Guide and assistance during the Tour.
- Taxes
- Private Tour
- Specialized archaeological guide
- Main attractions of Herculaneum
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
These two lists are the operator's for the whole product; where they disagree with Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist, that option decides. Park entry is not in this option's price; private, up to 10 per group.
Departure times in the listing: 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00; they are tour start times, not the time of the first stop, and they cover several options, so confirm yours when booking.
Itinerary, inclusions and exclusions: the operator's listing on Viator. Times are the listing's. Viator data from October 19, 2026.
What should I know before booking?
- The €16 park ticket isn't included.
- €290 is the price per group, up to 10 people; Italian and English options at the same price.
- Meet near the ticket office inside the entrance arch; red badge and a name sign.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
- Late starts need a date check: winter last entry is 15:30.
Operator's conditions on Viator; park ticket and hours from the Herculaneum park's tickets page. Viator data from October 19, 2026.
How is it rated?
Combined rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 69 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor. We have the marketplace's figures, not the review texts. Viator data from October 19, 2026.