This thematic guided tour explores the dietary habits of ancient Herculaneum, leading visitors on a journey to discover how, what, and where the city's inhabitants ate during the Roman era.
Through a curated selection of stops within the archaeological site, the public will explore some of the most iconic locations of daily life linked to food. From the thermopolium on Cardo III, where quick meals were purchased on the street, to the Decumanus Maximus, bustling with shops and commercial activities, and finally to the domus, where it is still possible to observe the kitchens and understand the dining habits of Herculaneum’s families. The itinerary includes a visit to an authentic bakery, where the entire bread-making process is detailed. On the Ancient Beach—a site of profound emotional impact—visitors will learn how anthropological research on skeletal remains has allowed experts to reconstruct vital information regarding the diet and health of the ancient inhabitants. Finally, the Boat Pavilion offers an exploration into the world of the sea and the local fishing industry. Tours in Italian > Book here Tours in English > Book here
Meeting Point
Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi 19, Ercolano (NA)
What's included
- Tour
What's excluded
- Entrance Ticket
Date
February 20, March 6 and 20, April 3 and 17, May 1, 2026
10:00 AM Italian
11:30 AM English
Services
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Visits
For individuals on the calendar
available in Italian, English
Additional Info
By purchasing the combined Park + Exhibition ticket, visitors can also explore the exhibition “Dall’uovo alle mele: Dietary Culture and the Pleasures of the Table in Herculaneum.” Organized by the Archaeological Park in collaboration with the Fondazione Ente Ville Vesuviane, the exhibition is hosted at Villa Campolieto, located just 500 meters from the Park. This offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the theme of food in the Roman world, bridging the gap between the ancient archaeological site and one of the most stunning Bourbon villas of the Golden Mile (Miglio d’Oro).
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
Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi 19, Ercolano (NA)
How to reach
Circumvesuviana:
linea Napoli-Sorrento
linea Napoli-Poggiomarino
linea Napoli-Torre Annunziata
fermata Ercolano
