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Rome Herculaneum and Sorrento Private Day Tour

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  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore ancient Herculaneum with a private guide, then enjoy Sorrento’s sea views, local crafts, and a limoncello tasting.

About this tour

Travel from Rome to the Bay of Naples for a private day exploring Herculaneum and Sorrento. At Herculaneum, a professional guide brings the ancient city to life, from its urban streets and monumental basilica to its baths and remarkably preserved homes. See the traces of everyday Roman life in surviving wood elements, bronze objects, and painted facades, preserved beneath volcanic debris after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.

Your private tour leader and chauffeur make the journey comfortable, with pickup and drop-off in luxury transportation. After exploring the archaeological area, continue to Sorrento, perched above the sea on the Sorrentine Peninsula. Enjoy free time to take in views across the Bay of Naples, watch a demonstration of inlaid woodwork and cameo making, and sample limoncello. A private guide, included entrance tickets, and a flexible stretch of time in Sorrento bring history and local craft together in one outing.

Choose your guide language at checkout and discover the contrasts of Herculaneum and Sorrento on a private day tour from Rome.

Highlights

  • Explore Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved homes, baths, and ancient streets
  • See woodwork, bronze artifacts, and vivid traces of daily life in the Roman city
  • Enjoy free time in Sorrento overlooking the Bay of Naples
  • Watch a local demonstration of inlaid woodwork and cameo making
  • Taste limoncello in Sorrento

What's included

Included

  • Handcraft demonstration of inlaid woodwork and cameos
  • Limoncello tasting in Sorrento
  • Private tour leader; choose the language at checkout
  • Pickup and drop-off in luxury transportation with a private chauffeur
  • Free time in Sorrento
  • Entrance tickets to the Herculaneum archaeological area
  • Private professional guide inside the Herculaneum archaeological area

Not included

  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities; a tip is customary if you are satisfied with the service

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; specialized infant seats are available
  • Nearby public transportation options are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, though visitors with physical limitations may have difficulty walking inside Herculaneum

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