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Herculaneum Half-Day Tour from Sorrento
Artwork on the remaining walls in the ruins of Herculaneum
Colorful pillars in the ruins of Herculaneum
Remains of a kitchen in  Herculaneum
Overhead view of the ruins of Herculaneum

Herculaneum Half-Day Tour from Sorrento

By TUI Italia
4.9 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is $60 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Ruins of the ancient city of Herculaneum
  • Roman town frozen in time after Vesuvius eruption
  • Expert guide telling the story of the eruption & its impact
  • Mosaics, frescos & remarkably intact wooden furniture
  • Panoramic views of the imposing Mount Vesuvius

Activity location

  • Ercolano
    • 80056, Ercolano, Campania, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 08:20 Achille Lauro parking area, opposite Europa palace hotel
    • 34/36 Via Correale
    • 80067, Sorrento, Campania, Italy

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Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:20am
Price details
$59.61 x 1 Adult$59.61

Total
Price is $59.61
Until Sat, Apr 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Herculaneum
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip transportation between Sorrento and Herculaneum
  • What's includedWhat's includedCommentary in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadsets in Herculaneum
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee are included
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.

What you can expect

It wasn't only Pompeii that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on that fateful day in 79 AD. Herculaneum is famous as one of few ancient cities that can be seen in almost all its original splendor. Unlike Pompeii, it was buried deep enough to preserve the upper stories of buildings.

Life in ancient Rome is brought to light by the ruins of Herculaneum. The town was once one of the most prosperous in the Empire, and was home to fine houses and used marble much more lavishly than other towns in the area. Also, since it's located much closer to the volcano, the town suffered an impact from hotter ash, which has preserved wooden objects such as beds and furniture.

This excursion gives you an incredibly close-up view of a town frozen in time. As you wander among the ruins, your guide gives you an insight into what life was like before the eruption and details of the event that caused the city's untimely end.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESErcolano
    • 80056, Ercolano, Campania, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE08:20 Achille Lauro parking area, opposite Europa palace hotel
    • 34/36 Via Correale
    • 80067, Sorrento, Campania, Italy