Sorrento to Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius Taxi Tour
Latest page update: 13 February 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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Our Sorrento to Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius Taxi Tour offers a full day of exploration, combining the ancient ruins of Herculaneum with the dramatic heights of Mount Vesuvius.
This luxurious private tour includes a comfortable ride in either a sedan or minivan, depending on the number of passengers, with an English-speaking driver who will take care of you. |
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Key features of the tour
- Collection from accommodation in Sorrento*
- Drive to Herculaneum
- Two hours walking around archaeological site (alone - tour guide optional)
- Stop for lunch
- Drive back to Mount Vesuvius (bus reaches 1,000 metres up the mountain)
- Walk to summit and then around crater with guide
- Free time to enjoy mountain-top views of Gulf of Naples
- Drive back to Sorrento accommodation
*If your accommodation is outside Sorrento town centre, please let us know as a supplement may apply in some cases
Vehicle: Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Vaiano taxi
Duration: 8 hours
Tour description
The tour begins with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation in Sorrento, where your driver will greet you and start the scenic drive to Herculaneum. Upon arrival, you’ll have two hours to explore the ancient archaeological site at your own pace. You can wander through the remarkably preserved ruins of this ancient Roman city, destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. While a tour guide is optional, you'll have the freedom to explore the site at your leisure, discovering its streets, houses, baths, and mosaics.
After your visit to Herculaneum, you’ll enjoy a stop for lunch, where you can relax and enjoy some local cuisine before heading up to the next adventure.
Next, your driver will take you to Mount Vesuvius, where a bus will take you up to 1,000 meters on the mountain. From there, you'll embark on a walk to the summit, where you’ll be able to take in panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples and the surrounding areas. Once at the top, a guide will lead you around the crater, providing fascinating insights into the volcano’s history and geological features.
After your visit to the summit, you’ll have free time to enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Whether you choose to take photos, simply relax, or explore the area, the mountain-top experience is a memorable highlight of the tour.
Finally, your driver will take you back to your accommodation in Sorrento, concluding a day full of exploration, history, and breathtaking scenery. This private taxi tour offers a perfect blend of culture, adventure, and relaxation, with a comfortable and personalized experience from start to finish.
After your visit to Herculaneum, you’ll enjoy a stop for lunch, where you can relax and enjoy some local cuisine before heading up to the next adventure.
Next, your driver will take you to Mount Vesuvius, where a bus will take you up to 1,000 meters on the mountain. From there, you'll embark on a walk to the summit, where you’ll be able to take in panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples and the surrounding areas. Once at the top, a guide will lead you around the crater, providing fascinating insights into the volcano’s history and geological features.
After your visit to the summit, you’ll have free time to enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Whether you choose to take photos, simply relax, or explore the area, the mountain-top experience is a memorable highlight of the tour.
Finally, your driver will take you back to your accommodation in Sorrento, concluding a day full of exploration, history, and breathtaking scenery. This private taxi tour offers a perfect blend of culture, adventure, and relaxation, with a comfortable and personalized experience from start to finish.
Prices
Prices listed are per vehicle, not per person.
1 - 3 passengers: €455
4-6 passengers: €510
7-8 passengers: €535
Included in the package:
Driver and vehicle for the duration of the tour
Not included:
Entrance to Herculaneum archaeological site (€13 per person)
Private guide to Herculaneum archaeological site (if required, please ask and we can arrange this for you)
Entrance to Mount Vesuvius - €11.68 per person (includes guide at the summit)
Expenses such as meals
1 - 3 passengers: €455
4-6 passengers: €510
7-8 passengers: €535
Included in the package:
Driver and vehicle for the duration of the tour
Not included:
Entrance to Herculaneum archaeological site (€13 per person)
Private guide to Herculaneum archaeological site (if required, please ask and we can arrange this for you)
Entrance to Mount Vesuvius - €11.68 per person (includes guide at the summit)
Expenses such as meals
Booking
To make a booking we take full payment in advance. Payments are made online via a secure payment link using Visa, American Express or Mastercard. Once you've decided to make a booking just drop us a line or feel free to ask if you have any questions. Our booking team are all English and can be reached via [email protected].
To make a booking we take full payment in advance. Payments are made online via a secure payment link using Visa, American Express or Mastercard. Once you've decided to make a booking just drop us a line or feel free to ask if you have any questions. Our booking team are all English and can be reached via [email protected].
Cancellations
If you need to cancel your booking for any reason and with at least 48 hours notice, we'll provide a full refund. For bookings cancelled between 24 and 48 hours before you're due to arrive, we'll try to refund all of your payment but in some cases a partial payment may be necessary. For cancellations made with fewer than 24 hours notice we do not offer a refund.
If you need to cancel your booking for any reason and with at least 48 hours notice, we'll provide a full refund. For bookings cancelled between 24 and 48 hours before you're due to arrive, we'll try to refund all of your payment but in some cases a partial payment may be necessary. For cancellations made with fewer than 24 hours notice we do not offer a refund.