Overview
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The ancient Roman city of Herculaneum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the slopes of Vesuvius. Smaller but no less important, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius 79 d.c. Numerous objects found during the excavations allow us to reconstruct what was the relationship of the inhabitants with the gods venerated in antiquity. Naturally a prominent place was reserved for the mythical Hercules, the hero who according to tradition had founded the city of Herculaneum. You could immerse yourself in the daily life of the population of Herculaneum through the scattered ruins that have been perfectly preserved. Together with your guide you will have the opportunity to visit many of the most important sites such as the public baths with their frescoes and mosaics, shops and the gym.
• Explore the ruins of Herculaneum with a local expert archaeological guide for 1.5 hrs
• Semi-private coach with air conditioning
• Entrance reserved for Ercolano
• Wine tasting and lunch with local products
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The duration and times of the itinerary may vary due to local traffic conditions or other circumstances
This experience will only take place in favorable climatic conditions. In case of cancellation due to bad weather, you can choose between another date or a full refund.
Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer.
The tour can be operated by a multilingual guide
What To Expect
Sorrento
Sorrento will be your starting point! It is located on a tufaceous rock overlooking the sea that dominates the horizon. On the top of the rock, the intense green vegetation blends harmoniously with the colors of the city of Sorrento. For the ancients, Sorrento and the Sorrento Coast were the land of the mythical sirens, the sirens who tempted sailors with their song!
Departure from Sorrento in Lauro Square by our meeting point - "Bar Kontatto" at Corso Italia, 257
Options
Guided Tour of Herculaneum with Lunch and Ticket Included
Duration: 6 hours Easy Lunch with Wine tasting Minibus
Half Day - 4hrs from Sorrento
Shared Tour from Sorrento Duration: 4 hours Autobus
What‘s Included
Pick-up from our meeting point Bar Kontatto in Sorrento
Authorized official English speaking guide
A/C Bus
Headphones for all passengers Herculaneum
Light Lunch & Wine Pairing
Entrance tickets to Hercunaleum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Herculaneum and winery lunch
OnAir06858298004,Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a well-organised tour, and the day went very smoothly. The winery lunch was of a good quality. The transfers of the groups between the various buses were efficiently managed, and necessary information was clearly conveyed to us all. The guide who showed us the Herculaneum ruins was knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. We enjoyed the day.
The confirmed trip that never happen…. It was cancelled
Buttons T Rhino,Jul 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Travelling on my own I decided that I wanted to visit Herculaneum and my experience on the trains earlier in my visit prompted me to look for a coach type tour. I found this one and thought that it provided a good value with lunch and wine tasting also provided so I booked via tripadvisor and received confirmation that I had a place on the tour. There was even a quick message from the tour provider sent to me via WhatsApp but unfortunately this was very quickly deleted. About 3 hours later I receive another WhatsApp message telling me that my reservation had been cancelled. This was then followed by an email from tripadvisor informing that my tour operator had to cancel my trip. And then a email from the tour provider via tripadvisor with the same information as the WhatsApp message saying my reservation was cancelled. Was it because I am a solo traveller? Was it because I used a tripadvisor code? The same tour was still available to book on tripadvisor for a few hours after my booking was cancelled. Tripadvisor is now keep asking me to review my tour so this is the experience of my tour…. IT DIDN’T HAPPEN. Hope that mine is an isolated incident but that is my experience I’m afraid.
Avoid at all costs there are other people that do this your for less if you’re not bothered about the wine tasting
Traveller6470,Apr 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Very overpriced. We only got 1.5 hours in Herculaneum and spent longer at the lunch where you were not told what you were eating or really given any explanation of the wines you were tasting. All a massive attempt to get you to buy some very overpriced wine. The guide was the one saving grace though he was excellent
Pompeii and Vesuvius
S131QTannam,Aug 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide (Angie) who accompanied us on the coach and excellent tour guide (Erica) in Pompeii. We all enjoyed the short but steep hike up Vesuvius.
Too big group
Christian M,Jul 8, 2022
- Review from Viator
1.00We had booked small group skip the line, but the group was 50 people on a bus, and it was a lot of waiting time. Very inefficient. Would not recommend this to see Pompeii and Vesuvius,
Stepping back in time
Christine B,Oct 23, 2020
- Review from Viator
4.00Good tour value for money. Plenty of walking and climbing. Would have been better if pickup and drop off was from my centrally located hotel
Tiring but would not have missed it
Suethearab1 ,Sep 22, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed all of it.Guide was very knowledgable.Plenty time for lunch and comfort breaks.Not expensive
A journey into the past!
645waltert,Sep 10, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour and it was an unforgettable experience. Congratulations to the guide who told us so much about the story but also about the current situation in Campania and gave us many tips! Many thanks also to the staff of this agency who helped us choose the best tour to visit these two enchanting places. We felt safe and look forward to returning. Thank you so much
A true journey into the past between culture and nature
445luckyc,Sep 3, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Hugh, our guide for the tour of Pompeii and Vesuvius! In Pompeii Ugo accompanied us explaining every single detail with great passion! When I see people working with this passion I get back hope for mankind!!! And at Vesuvius he took us to the entrance; although he had not followed us to the top he was with us “spiritually” heheh!! It was a beautiful lap, with the right times, very punctual, and really well organized. A blast from the past that made us relive an era that was and that aroused a strong passion for archaeology! Really good!!!!! By the way, Ugo speaks very good English and also German! Highly recommended tour
Good trip with good guide
Stefka A,Aug 22, 2020
- Review from Viator
4.00The excursion was organised very good. Our guide Roberta from Sorrento show us everything from sightseeing for the short time we had . She was very kind and recommended pleases for drinks, lunch, ets. That was lovely trip.
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