Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Excursion from Sorrento

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| Sorrento, Italy

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Overview

Discover the wonders of ancient Rome with this small-group tour departing from Sorrento, taking you to the historic sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Travel in comfort aboard a modern, air-conditioned minivan, ideal for groups of up to 8 people, ensuring a personalized and relaxed experience*. Led by a knowledgeable archaeologist guide, explore the fascinating ruins of Pompeii, where ancient streets, public squares, and thermal baths vividly illustrate Roman life as it was before Mount Vesuvius erupted. After a pleasant lunch break, head to Herculaneum, famous for its extraordinary state of preservation, where intricate frescoes and remarkably intact structures provide an unparalleled glimpse into history. This all-day excursion combines convenience, education, and exploration, offering a truly unforgettable adventure through time.

*Please note: in some cases, a minibus accommodating up to 16 people may be used, instead of a minivan.

What's Included

"Pompeii Express" entry tickets
Herculaneum entry tickets (€16,00 each)
Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
Headsets for groups larger than 6 participants
Certified archaeologist guide

Food and drinks

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Angelina Lauro
80067 Sorrento NA, Italy

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Start Time • Daily 8:45 AM

What To Expect

Basilica

Discover the open portico that gave shelter to merchants and other activities.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Forum

Have a look of the ancient main square of Pompeii.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Via dell’Abbondanza (Pass By)

Walk through the main street of Pompeii.

House of Menander

Visit one of the richest and most magnificent houses in ancient Pompeii in terms of architecture, decoration and contents.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Granaries of the Forum

See the marble tables and baths for fountains that adorned the entrances of houses and some casts of victims of the eruption as well as that of a dog and a tree.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Stabian Baths (Terme Stabiane)

Enter the oldest thermal complex in the city.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vicolo del Lupanare

Visit the most famous brothel in the ruined Roman city of Pompeii.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

House of the Faun

The house of Faun was one of the largest and most impressive private residences in Pompeii.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Odeon - Teatro Piccolo

Have a look of the so called Teatro Piccolo of Pompeii.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Teatro Grande

Visit the most important Theater in Pompeii

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Archaeological Park of Herculaneum

Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour to the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

House of the Deer

The house receives its name from marble statues of stags/deer found in the peristyle.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

La Terrazza di M. Nonio Balbo

M. Nonius Balbus was the city's major benefactor restoring and building many public buildings. On his death he was made patron and feted with many honours, detailed in the long inscription on his funeral altar.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

College of the Augustales

It is thought that the building was a centre of the cult of the Emperor Augustus and the headquarters of the Collegium Augustalium (or possibly even the local curia).

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Casa del Rilievo di Telefo

The house possibly belonged to one of the town's leading benefactors, Marcus Nonius Balbus and is somewhat unusual in that it has its own private access to the adjoining Suburban Thermae to the south.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Partem Domus lignea - Casa del Tramezzo di Legno

It is very important house for the elegant wooden partition remained.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

House of the Skeleton

The House of the Skeleton probably the aggregation of three smaller buildings, derives its name from the discovery of human remains in a second floor room in 1831.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Central Thermae

The Central Thermae were built around the beginning of the 1st century AD and were divided, as was then the common practice, into men's and women's baths, each with their own separate entrances.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

House of the Black Salon

The House of the Black Hall is one of Herculaneum's more luxurious mansions.The house has a monumental entrance which still retains the carbonised remains of the doorposts and lintel.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Casa Sannitica

The house has an arrangement that was typical of the Samnites (an ancient people of the Sabine race who occupied this mountainous part of central Italy). The splendid atrium is skirted by a gallery with Ionic columns. The rooms are decorated with frescoes.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Casa del Bel Cortile

This is one of the most original houses in Herculaneum. It has a courtyard with a stairway and a stone balcony instead of an atrium.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

House of the Grand Portal

Beautiful domus in the Centre of the archaeological area, with various environments, collonnati, frescos e-com everywhere at Herculaneum-charred remains of wooden parts.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not suitable for those with mobility issues, wheelchair or stroller users.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Specialized infant seats are available
Travel time is included
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Excursion from Sorrento?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025