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Go on a walking tour of Herculaneum with 3D glasses and see how Roman temples, houses, and squares looked before the eruption in 79 AD.
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Experience an immersive journey through the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum with your Augmented Reality smart glasses and tour assistant.
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See holographic images merging with actual ruins, showcasing temples, homes, squares, theaters, and structures using augmented reality.
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Learn about the site's history and the eruption of 79 A.D. with a multilingual audio guide available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.
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Explore famous sites within, such as well-preserved houses like the House of the Deer and the House of the Mosaic Atrium.
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Fun fact: Herculaneum boasts the Villa of the Papyri, an ancient Roman villa housing a remarkable library of over 1,800 papyrus scrolls.
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3D walking tour of Herculaneum
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Skip-the-line ticket to Herculaneum
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Augmented reality glasses
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Augmented reality assistant
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Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Jose
Jan, 2025Verified booking
The guide was very nice and friendly. She explained everything very well.
Dr
Jan, 2025Verified booking
Sympathetic guide, very nice
Tessa
Sep, 2024Verified booking
Being able to see Herculaneum rebuilt! The whole tour was a great experience!María
Aug, 2024Verified booking
It was easy to manage. Our guide, Alexia, a lovely girl, very friendly and attentive to us. She explained us in an easy and pleasant way. Fantastic.Diego
Aug, 2024Verified booking
The experience with our guide Alessia was great and that she spoke Spanish and English with us the best ! Thank you Alessia ! Ercolano amazing ! And to be able to see in the recreations how it was before is phenomenal to imagine how everything was before the eruption of Vesuvius !
Time travel with AR glasses
Experience Herculaneum like never before with our Augmented Reality smart glasses. Step back in time to 79 AD and explore the squares and houses as they were before the volcanic eruption. No need to wait in line – simply get your glasses, receive a quick tutorial from your tour guide, and begin your journey. This unique experience, expertly crafted by archaeologists, will take you on a journey back in time to uncover the daily life of ancient Herculaneum. The glasses' software generates holograms that blend seamlessly with the current ruins, revealing the original appearance of key temples, homes, and structures.
Historical insights with audio guide
You'll also receive an audio guide in five languages, providing historical insights for each attraction as you explore Herculaneum, transporting you back to the days of the ancient Roman Empire. After the 3D tour, you're free to wander Herculaneum at your leisure. Be sure to visit the remarkably preserved ancient theater, the Suburban Baths, and the intriguing Boat Houses, which are thought to have served as boat storage.
What to bring
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It is recommended to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking.
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Bring along your sunglasses, and sun hat.
What’s not allowed
- Note that the following is not allowed on this tour: flash photography, tripods.
Additional information
- This is an augmented reality tour, and it doesn't require a traditional tourist guide. The Tour Assistant will greet participants, provide tour equipment, and stay with them throughout the tour.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 20 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting Point
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Meet your instructor at Biglietteria Ercolano.
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Address: 80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy.
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Guide Identifier: Your instructor will be waiting close to the vending machines with a sign that has "AR Tour" written on it.
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Landmark: Snack area next to the ticket office.
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