Day Trips

From Sorrento: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: From Sorrento: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Brand: Headout
SKU: 25682
Price: 85 EUR
Availability: InStock
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Silver sculpture wall mount at the Herculaneum site

View of the Herculaneum excavation, Naples, Italy

Roman mosaic on a wall in the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, Herculaneum

Skeletons in Herculaneum, near Naples, Italy

Go on a 2-hour guided tour of the ancient city of Herculaneum with round-trip express train transfers and skip-the-line entry.

Highlights

Take advantage of the convenience of the Circumvesuviana Station in Sorrento for an express train journey to Herculaneum, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site.
Don't play the waiting game! Zip past the queues with skip-the-line tickets and dive into the adventure of exploring this ancient city.
Learn about its history as a prosperous city of merchants and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago from your English-speaking guide.
See not just the stone and ceramics from the eruption but also be amazed by carbonized wood, and paintings, even more exquisite than those found in Pompeii.
Fun Fact: The Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum is believed to have housed a substantial library, potentially containing thousands of scrolls.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Herculaneum
2-hour guided tour in English
Round-trip express train ticket from Sorrento
Maps

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Explore the hidden wonders of Herculaneum

Step into the enchanting world of Herculaneum, a town thought to have Greek roots, evident in its distinctly Greek name. This isn't just any town – it dates back to the 6th century BC! Forget the hustle of Pompeii; Herculaneum is a hidden gem, smaller, less crowded, and exceptionally well-preserved.

Meet your guide at the Sorrento express station for a turbocharged train ride to Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage hotspot! Your ticket? It's your golden key to skip lines! Your English-speaking guide? Your lively companion for a 2-hour joyride through the ancient city.

Walk through Greco-Roman splendors

Stroll through ancient streets, discovering houses with intact upper floors, a grand basilica, marble bathhouses, a vast spa complex, and various architectural marvels from the Greco-Roman era. Admire the temple of the Augustales, an ancient structure honoring the Augustales, a priestly order devoted to the cult of Emperor Augustus. After concluding your tour, take your time to further explore the site at your own pace. When you're ready, return to Sorrento using the convenient Express train.

Know before you go

What to bring

It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
The site of Herculaneum is extensive and highly exposed, making sunscreen and a hat advisable.
It is recommended to wear closed-toe shoes. The ruins of Herculaneum can be challenging to navigate with open shoes or sandals.

Accessibility

Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show valid ID.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Tempio Travel Sorrento.
Address: Piazza Giovanni Battista de Curtis, 11, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy.
Landmark: Local partner's office, located at the Circumvesuviana Train Station in Sorrento.

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