• Sorrento - Pick-up in the Sorrento area.

• Casa dei Cervi - The Casa dei Cervi is a grand example of a Roman noble family’s residence that, before being buried by volcanic mud, enjoyed a seafront location. Built around a central courtyard, this two-storey villa features murals and exquisite still-life paintings.

• House of the Skeleton - The House of the Skeleton, likely formed from the merging of three smaller buildings, got its name from the discovery of human remains in an upper room in 1831. Some residents barricaded themselves inside their homes, perishing either from suffocation or the intense heat of the gases that engulfed the town.

• College of the Augustales - This building is believed to have been a center for the cult of Emperor Augustus and the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium, or possibly even the local curia.

• Central Thermae - The “thermae” were the city’s public baths. Private baths were rare and limited to the wealthiest families, as they were the only ones who could afford to construct rooms for this purpose. The thermal bath buildings were divided into two sections: one for women and one for men. Each section contained a series of rooms with different functions:

  • changing room
  • cold bath room
  • tepid bath room
  • hot bath room
    All are well-preserved despite the passage of time.

• Partem Domus Lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno - The Partem Domus Lignea is named after a folding wooden door found here, which was used to separate the atrium from the tablinium (the owner’s study). In front of the façade, visitors can still admire the benches where clients waited to be received by the host.

• Salone della Barca di Ercolano - Following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, many residents fled to the beach in a bid to save their lives. Men attempted to protect women and children, but the volcano’s fury was unstoppable, and the waves, sand, and lava destroyed the small port and beach. The wooden boat, recovered from the ancient beach, was coated with a resinous material that preserved it perfectly, and in 1982 it was restored and repositioned for travelers to admire.

• Parco Archeologico di Ercolano - Situated in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 AD. Its ruins, located in the comune of Ercolano, are the best-preserved in the area, offering a unique glimpse frozen in time. With an official guide, visitors can walk through a living picture of 79 AD.

• Sorrento Coast - Drop-off.

• Pick up and drop-off from your hotel in Sorrento area
• Official guide
• Priority Access to Herculaneum Archeological Site
• Highway tolls, car fuel and parking

• Food and drinks

Embark on a journey through ancient history with an exclusive private tour of Herculaneum, complete with round-trip transportation from your accommodation in the Sorrento area. Enjoy a comfortable ride in a private vehicle and meet your knowledgeable, licensed guide right at the entrance of the site, bypassing the hassle of logistics and the queues at the gate. This exceptionally well-preserved Roman town, buried during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, was encased under layers of volcanic material that safeguarded wooden beams, vibrant frescoes, mosaics, furniture, and even food remnants for nearly two thousand years. Quieter than Pompeii, Herculaneum provides an intimate and profound insight into daily Roman life. With a customized itinerary and a guide focused on your interests, you’ll explore ancient streets, opulent villas, and sacred spaces — all perfectly preserved in time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.