HERCULANEUM Skip-the-line tour from Sorrento
The city of Herculaneum, called Resina until 1969, was founded by the Etruscans and, in the 5th century BC, was conquered by the Romans.
In the last age of the Republic Herculaneum experienced a period of great splendour until the eruption of 62 AD that devastated the city. During its reconstruction, it was completely buried by the devastating eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, which wiped out the inhabitants.
In 1709, Prince D'Elboeuf, in order to escape the Austrians, gave orders to dig a well; during the excavation, many artefacts came to light and it was only in 1738 that excavations were organised and resumed by Charles III of Bourbon.
Book the Herculaneum Tour and walk among the historic ruins
Time
4 Hours
Experience type
Day tour / activity
Booking in advance
Can be booked no later than 12 hour(s) before start time
Live tour guide
English
What's included?
- Herculaneum Entrance Fee Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Excavation guide
Exclusions
- Food & drinks
- Lunch
Enjoy the standard tour in Herculaneum plus the below other facilities:
- Entrance tickets to the site include
- Priority queue at the archaeological sit
- Save time by skipping the entrance lin
- Time permitting, stop at a limoncello factory on the way back
Please note
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Pick up and drop off from your centrally located Sorrento hotel / meeting point
Itinerary
- pickup your centrally located Sorrento hotel/meeting point
- 2 hours guided visit of Herculaneum Enjoy the standard tour plus the below other facilities: >Entrance tickets to the site included >Priority queue at the archaeological site >Save time by skipping the line
- On the return way, if possible, you will visit a transparent Limoncello factory: a path created entirely in crystal glass where you can admire the complete productive cycle of the famous liquer Limoncello di Capri, starting from the selection of the best lemons of Capri and Sorrento (PGI) to the peeling, to the infusion and, finally, the bottling. Everything is made with care and passion right in front of your eyes. A unique and suggestive location with a sensational view where you can relax and enjoy a tasting of this tastefull liquet, cakes, candies and the best panorama of the Peninsula of Sorrento.
- Drop off at your centrally located Sorrento hotel/meeting point