Herculaneum Private Tour with wine and lunch option on Vesuvius

5.0
(11 reviews)

2 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore ancient Herculaneum with a knowledgeable guide on this 2-hour private tour. Step back in time 2000 years and get immersed in a Roman Town buried under nearly 60 feet of volcanic debris. You will discover the ancient houses of Herculaneum, its shops, taverns, bathhouses, and more. Expect to see incredible frescoes and mosaics. Herculaneum is smaller than Pompeii, but it's better preserved and easier to visit. The tour is at your pace and you will have opportunities to ask as many questions you may have.

What's Included

Private official tour guide
Skip-the-line tickets
Wine tasting and light lunch (Optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This tour offers an option that includes private transportation. Clients who select this option can be picked up anywhere in Naples or Sorrento. Those who choose the walking tour only option will meet the guide at the archaeological site of Herculaneum.

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Meeting point

Your guide will hold your name on a sign at the official ticket office in Herculaneum

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Parco Acheologico di Ercolano

    Your private certified guide will introduce you to the History of the ancient Herculaneum. We will take care of purchasing skip-the-line tickets. This unforgettable walking tour will make you discover the highlights of the Archaeological Park: the private homes, the bath-house, the shops, the main street, etc. Marvel at incredible frescoes and mosaics! We will see the remains of fossilized wood. We shall of course see the dramatic skeletons of the victims by the ancient marina.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Cantina Del Vesuvio Winery Russo Family since 1930

    You will visit the vineyard before enjoying a delicious 3-course lunch paired with 5 of our Lacryma Christi DOC wines (choose between CLASSIC or SUPERIOR wine selections). The lunch includes antipasto with local specialties like salami, provolone cheese, and salted ricotta, along with roasted aubergines, carrots, and bruschetta with heirloom Piennolo tomatoes. For the main course, we serve artisan spaghetti pasta with Piennolo tomato and basil sauce. End your meal with the famous pastiera napoletana made with ricotta, grain, and candied fruit. We offer vegetarian and vegan options for our guests.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Day Trips
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Shore Excursions
Spring Break
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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