Italy · Archaeology

Shared Half Day Herculaneum from Sorrento

4 Hours Round trip from Sorrento Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Shared half-day trip from Sorrento to Herculaneum
02 Scenic drive along the Sorrento Coast with views of the bay of Naples
03 Approximately 2-hour guided visit with an authorized local guide
04 Explore intact buildings and well-preserved frescoes
05 See shops, public gymnasiums, and thermal baths
06 Entrance fee and skip-the-line tickets included
07 Headsets provided in Herculaneum
08 Free time before returning to Sorrento

Travel from Sorrento to Herculaneum on a shared half-day excursion that combines scenic coastal views with one of Italy’s most fascinating archaeological sites. Along the way, enjoy the bay of Naples before arriving at the excavations for a guided visit with an expert authorized local guide.

During approximately 2 hours at Herculaneum, discover intact buildings, well-preserved frescoes, and the remains of everyday Roman life, from shops and public gymnasiums to thermal baths. After the guided tour, enjoy a little free time before returning to Sorrento by bus.

During approximately 2 hours at Herculaneum, discover intact buildings, well-preserved frescoes, and the remains of everyday Roman life, from shops and public gymnasiums to thermal baths.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Naples, Sorrento, Ercolano

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sorrento

Pick-up from your accommodation or nearest meeting point by your driver and guide. This experience will be shared with other guests

Drive along the Sorrento Coast and enjoy views of the bay of Naples on the way to Herculaneum.

Herculaneum

Enjoy a 2 hours guided visit in the excavations with an expert and authorized local guide: explore intact buildings, see well-preserved frescoes, and imagine the daily rituals of those using shops, public gymnasiums and thermal baths that can still be visited today.

Sorrento

At the end of the visit a little bit of free time will be given before returning to Sorrento by bus at approx. 01:30 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sorrento 3 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation: air-conditioned bus
Authorized local guide - English speaking
Entrance fee and skip the line tickets included in Herculaneum
Headsets in Herculaneum

What's Not Included

Lunch

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Due to the presence of uneven surface, this tour is not recommended for a wheelchair user or those with walking difficulties.
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for people with heart conditions

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