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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 - 5:00pm

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Guided tour

    • 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

    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.

  • Herculaneum

    Monday8:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 3:30pm
    Tuesday8:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 3:30pm
    Wednesday8:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 3:30pm
    Thursday8:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 3:30pm
    Friday8:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 3:30pm
    Saturday8:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 3:30pm
    Sunday8:30am - 5:00pmlast entry 3:30pm
  • 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.

    Get Directions to the Meeting Point

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