Day Trips

From Sorrento: Herculaneum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Ancient frescoes and mosaics in a room at Herculaneum, part of the Pompeii & Herculaneum guided tour.

Skeletons preserved in ash at Herculaneum archaeological site near Naples, Italy.

Group of tourists on a Herculaneum private guided tour inside ancient ruins.

Visitors crossing a bridge towards the ancient ruins of Herculaneum, Italy.

Duration

2 hr

Open today

8:30am - 7:30pm

Free cancellation

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Guided tour

4.9/5(12)

Matt D

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Our guide Giovanni was extremely knowledgable and able to easily answer any questions this history nerd could think of. Incredibly well preserved, would highly recommend, especially with Giovanni!

Eleanor H

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

The guide.... Giovanni was excellent 10 out of 10... he was knowledgeable, articulate and set Herculaneum in a broad historical and regional perspective.The express (?) train was a zoo. Tempio staff great... highly recommended.!

Take in panoramas of the Naples Gulf on a scenic train ride before turning the hidden corners of Herculaneum on a captivating tour.

Skip past queues and follow an expert guide around the marketplaces, boathouse, and temple structures of this UNESCO-listed site.

Express round-trip transfers from Sorrento ensure a peaceful day trip, perfect for those vacationing on the Sorrentine Peninsula.

Guided tour of Herculaneum with skip-the-line entry

Round-trip express train ticket from Sorrento

Maps

TOTAL DURATION4 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERTrain
Start point
Sorrento Train Station
60 min by train
40 km
1. Herculaneum
Tickets included
2 hr
1 attraction
Highlights
Villa of the Papyri
60 min by train
40 km
End point
Sorrento Train Station
Your ending point would be same as your start point

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

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What our guests say
Matt D
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Our guide Giovanni was extremely knowledgable and able to easily answer any questions this history nerd could think of. Incredibly well preserved, would highly recommend, especially with Giovanni!
Geoffrey W
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Our tour guide Giovanni was excellent recounting historical details and painting a clear picture of Herculeum. Well done!
Eleanor H
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
The guide.... Giovanni was excellent 10 out of 10... he was knowledgeable, articulate and set Herculaneum in a broad historical and regional perspective.The express (?) train was a zoo. Tempio staff great... highly recommended.!
Martin E
Group
Verified booking
Mar 2026
WONDERFUL INFORMATIVE GUIDE AND INTERESTING SITE TO VISIT
Katy T
Couple
Verified booking
Oct 2025
Everything was so well organised, and we knew what we were doing at all times. The train to and from Herculaneum was easy to navigate - there was a train manager on board that helped when we didn't know what to do. The walk from the station to the site was downhill, and very easy to find. The tour guide was knowledgable and friendly - made us really feel what it was like to have been in Herculaneum at the time of the infamous eruption. Getting back was easy - retrace our steps to the station, hop on the train, and back to Sorrento. Great day - amazing site - definitely recommend!

What's not allowed

The following are not allowed on this tour: Large baggage and suitcases.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Entry is free for people with disabilities and an accompanying adult.

Dogs are allowed into the venue, without restriction of breed or size. However, they must be kept with a leash and/or muzzle (the latter is obligatory for all breeds and opportunities provided by current regulations). Pet parents must have bags to collect any droppings.

In the Antiquarium, inside the Padiglione della Barca and in the domus with mosaic floors, access is allowed only to dogs carried in their arms or in the appropriate carrier.

Additional information

Facilities: restroom, cloak room.

During the low season, from Nov to Mar, the live guide inside the ruins will be replaced with an audio guide if the group is less than 6 people.

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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