Private Herculaneum Tour for Kids and Families

Enjoy this private, child-centered tour with your family as you meet your guide at either 9 am or 1 pm, depending on the option selected. The ruins of ancient Herculaneum are an outdoor history museum offering a rare glimpse into a world brought to a standstill by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. With your skip-the-line tickets, enter the site with your local, English-speaking guide, and make learning fun by participating in interactive activities matched to points of historic or cultural significance.

Uniquely preserved by lava and ash, the excavations of Herculaneum display ancient art and architecture intact in place. Interactive learning activities make the tour exciting for children, as you examine houses, temples, shops, and spas preserved for posterity on that fateful day. Your guide will share stories of life in this time period geared toward young travelers.

You will embark on a treasure hunt, the Herculaneum Pursuit, during the tour. Encourage children to explore purposefully. Tales of Hercules, giants, and sea monsters delight and engage children in effortless learning. Each tour is rich in art, culture and history.

Your child will enjoy a feast for the senses as they take in new colors, sights, and sounds. Diversity is the spice of life, and your child will gain real world experience that will benefit him in school and in life. When you have worked up an appetite, you will find a variety of restaurants nearby for comfortable dining (own expense). Parents must accompany children at all times throughout the tour.