This thematic tour explores the myth of Hercules and his famous Labors. Specifically designed for families with children, it offers an engaging and fun way to discover the world of ancient mythology.
The narrative unfolds through some of the Archaeological Park’s most captivating sites, where the figure of Hercules takes center stage. The journey begins at the Hall of the Augustals (Sacello degli Augustali), adorned with extraordinary frescoes. The tour continues to the nearby House of the Tuscan Colonnade, where a fresco depicting a sacrificial scene in the presence of Hercules is preserved. This artwork, subject to various interpretations, serves as a perfect spark for the imagination of young visitors. Another highlight of the tour is the Palestra, the grand gymnasium dedicated to physical education in Roman times. Here, standing before the sculpture of the Lernean Hydra, guests will hear the tale of one of the hero’s most legendary labors. This experience transforms a simple visit into a true journey through myth, art, and adventure. A tour designed for learning through play, connecting both adults and children to archaeological heritage through the timeless stories of mythology. TOURS IN ITALIAN > Book here TOURS IN ENGLISH > Book here
What's included
- Tours
Date
May 8 and 15, 2026
Italian tour 10:00–11:00
English tour 11:30–12:30
Info Reservation
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Participation is free of charge, exclusively upon purchase of a standard site entrance ticket (including reduced or free entry as provided by law).
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Mandatory booking is required at the time of purchasing your standard site entrance ticket.
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Visitors may book the activity for only one of the two scheduled tours on the same day.
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Participation is subject to availability.
Where
Corso Resina 187 e Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi 19, Ercolano (NA
How to reach
Circumvesuviana:
linea Napoli-Sorrento
linea Napoli-Poggiomarino
linea Napoli-Torre Annunziata
fermata Ercolano
Accessibility
Visitors with motor disabilities can contact the security personnel at the entrance so that appropriate arrangements can be made for their access to the archaeological area through the ramp of the third cardo.
