Pompeii and Herculaneum Guided Tour with Local Lunch
Excursions & day trips

Pompeii and Herculaneum Guided Tour with Local Lunch

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£129.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and Herculaneum on an all-day guided tour
  • See the ruins of these two cities buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, nearly 2,000 years ago
  • Enjoy a local lunch in a typical restaurant
What to expect

Visit the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum during this full-day tour! Start your adventure from Sorrento in the early morning and reach Pompeii by bus. Enjoy a live commentary on board during the 45 minutes drive.

Once arrived in Pompeii, get ready for a two-hour-guided visit, where the guide will show you the highlights of the ancient city like the Roman Forum, the temple of Jupiter and thermal baths. After the visit, enjoy a lunch stop in a local restaurant.

After lunch, reach the site of Herculaneum and enjoy a guided visit alongside an authorized local guide. Explore intact buildings, see well-preserved frescoes, public gymnasiums and thermal baths. Once your visit will be over, relax on the way back to Sorrento.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
Where

Via Correale, 25, 80067 Sorrento, NA, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide or company representative at 8.15am, at Bus Parking Achille Lauro located in Via Correale, 25, 80067 Sorrento NA. Please wait nearby the ATM info point on the right side of the parking.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Due to uneven surface, this tour is not suitable for people with mobility problems

Know in advance:

  • The visit to the archaeological site will be maximum of 30 pax per guide
  • Transportation may be in coaches holding more passengers, up to 40/50 passengers
  • Duration and itinerary may vary, due to local traffic conditions and unforeseen circumstances
  • Child and infant passengers must be indicated and confirmed at the time of booking. Children under 18 must always be accompanied by at least one adult
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Provider
Acampora Travel
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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