Today we finally managed to visit the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. It was a truly exciting day, a real journey through time, like entering an extraordinary time capsule that allowed us to relive history.
Making this experience even more special was Daniela, our guide, who accompanied us on a tour of about three hours.
Simply fantastic! In addition to her great professionalism and preparation, she proved to be an exceptional guide: smiling, cheerful, engaging, and always available.
We can only express an absolutely positive opinion.
Daniela, highly recommended! A heartfelt thank you for making this visit even more beautiful and unforgettable.
Everyone tells you to get a guide! We definitely appreciated the advice, and Alex made our tour so much more enjoyable! She kept the group together, answered questions, and helped us make the most of our time. After the 2-hour tour, we wandered to other places we were interested in and exited at a different gate closer to our accommodation. Great tour!
We visited Pompei with our 7 year old. The tour with Ricarrdo was the absolute highlight of our trip to Napoli. Our son was locked in for the full 2 hours and Ricarrdo was incredibly engaging with a natural and interactive style.
We would highly recommend a guided tour to Pompei as it can be quite overwhelming and you learn so much more about the history and language and the area.
Our guide, Lolle, was more-than-perfect. There were only eight of us (two couples and a family of four): no half-working electronic gadgets, etc. Lello knows his stuff and is funny, including all the participants, even the two young preteens in the group. I highly recommend it.
Try to take an early morning tour to have time to visit part of the rest of the site afterward.
Biggest take away so you don't miss your tour. Know which gate you are meeting your tour by!!! There are at least 3, although we saw people exiting in more than 3 locations. The "side" gate is over by the amazing Dessert store. The upper and lower "main" gates are a km away from that. You have to go up a side hill to get to the upper main gate.
It is only a 10 minute walk from the train to the gate, but there are busses - maybe they help get people to the correct gates (unsure, we walked).
Our tour guide was awesome: knowledgeable, clear speaking, great pace, entertaining. We hit about one third of the sights.
Pompeii is a full day experience. I recommend a morning tour so that you can explore afterward, if you have the energy. We spent 3 hours with our tour guide then another 3 on our own and still could have spent another 2 hours but the park was closing. We did not make it to all the sights, even though we were there for 6 hours.
Things to know. With the number of tours, headphones to hear your guide are recommended. On Sundays there is a direct train from Rome to Pompeii (and back - but it only runs at one specific time each way) that makes the commute quicker BUT the trip would be worth it, even if it took longer to get there.
If you have balance issues or stumble easily, you need to take that into consideration when searching for a tour. The roads in Pompeii are ancient and uneven and during busy hours maneuvering is challenging. There are less people early morning and about an hour before closing which makes photo taking easier.
My husband and I did a private tour with an archaeologist and it was a great experience. It was so nice to have that individual attention. Teresa was a great storyteller and was excellent at getting around the crowds so we were in the most popular rooms by ourselves and got great photos. It was perfect fall weather which made the tour very comfortable and there were options to get water, including an ancient fountain on the site. Pompeii is a must see!!!
Team Luca Is the Best! | Luca's Team is the Best! | Luca团队是最棒的！
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Above and Beyond — The Best Tour Guides You Could Ask For in Italy! Claudia Is the Best Pompeii Tour Guide!
I cannot recommend Luca and his incredible team highly enough! After our original tour was unexpectedly cancelled, Luca and his team went completely out of their way to save the day and turn what could have been a disappointing experience into one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Italy.
I was traveling with five older companions, all visiting Italy for the very first time and none of whom spoke Italian. Luca and his team made everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and completely taken care of from beginning to end.
They drove us all the way from Rome to Pompeii and Sorrento, but what made the experience truly special were the thoughtful little stops and authentic Italian experiences along the way. We enjoyed an incredible Neapolitan breakfast, a beautiful lunch by the sea, and even stopped at a charming little granita truck perched along the cliffs with breathtaking views!
It never felt like just another organized tour. It felt like exploring Italy with local friends who genuinely wanted us to experience the very best of their country.
The kindness, patience, flexibility, and genuine hospitality Luca and his team showed our group were extraordinary. Non hanno solo salvato il nostro tour cancellato: hanno regalato a cinque visitatori alla prima esperienza ricordi dell'Italia che custodiranno per sempre.
If you’re visiting Italy, especially with family, older travelers, or anyone experiencing the country for the first time, do yourself a favor and book with Luca and his team. Non troverai persone migliori per farti fare il giro. Thanks a lot, Luca!
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An unforgettable experience — Luca and his team are simply fantastic!
Claudia is the Best Guide in Pompeii!
I can only recommend Luca and his incredible team! After the sudden cancellation of our original tour, they bent over backwards to help us, turning a potential disappointment into one of the best memories of our trip to Italy.
I was traveling with five people of a certain age, all on their first visit to Italy and none of whom spoke Italian. Luca and his team made everyone feel welcomed, comfortable, and very well taken care of from start to finish.
They accompanied us from Rome to Pompeii and Sorrento, but what made the day truly special were the little surprises along the way: a delicious Neapolitan breakfast, a wonderful lunch by the sea, and even a stop at a small granita stand overlooking the cliff, with a breathtaking view!
It didn't feel like a simple organized tour at all. It was like discovering Italy together with local friends, eager to show us the best of their land.
The kindness, patience, availability, and authentic hospitality of Luca and his team were extraordinary. They didn't just save our excursion: they gave five people on their first visit to Italy memories they will carry in their hearts forever.
If you visit Italy, especially with family, with older people, or with those visiting for the first time, choose Luca and his team. You could not be in better hands. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Luca!
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An unforgettable trip to Italy—Luca and his team are the best guides!Claudia is the best guide for Pompeii
I highly recommend Luca and his excellent team!Our original tour was suddenly canceled, and I thought the day would be a huge disappointment, but Luca and his team went out of their way to help, not only saving our travel plans but also making this day one of the most unforgettable memories of our entire trip to Italy!
I was traveling with five older companions, all of whom were visiting Italy for the first time and none of whom spoke Italian.Luca and his team were very warm, patient, and attentive from start to finish, making everyone feel at ease, comfortable, and well taken care of.
They drove us all the way from Rome to Pompeii and Sorrento.The most pleasant surprise was the authentic Italian experiences carefully arranged along the way: a delicious traditional Neapolitan breakfast, a wonderful lunch by the sea, and even a stop at a cute little shop on the cliffside to taste granita and enjoy the breathtaking coastal scenery!
This is nothing like a typical tour group; it is more like exploring Italy with local friends.They genuinely want us to experience the best side of this beautiful country.
The kindness, patience, flexibility, and genuine hospitality shown by Luca and his team deeply moved us.They not only saved an originally canceled trip but also created wonderful memories worth cherishing for a lifetime for five first-time visitors to Italy.
If you are planning a trip to Italy, especially with family, older travel companions, or friends visiting Italy for the first time, I sincerely recommend Luca and his team!They are absolutely trustworthy and will make your trip even more special.Thank you so much, Luca!
Our tour guide was Fredericka. Pompeii covers a lot of ground and she took us to many, many interesting sites. She’s a wealth of information and her English is very good. A great educator. At the end of the tour, we had a few questions and she answered them with pleasure. Highly recommend this tour and hope you have the fortune of getting Fredericka as your guide.
Ciro is the best guide you can have in Pompeii! An exceptional guide, prepared, with a sense of humor, patience, and above all PASSION, which is what I value most in a guide. We definitely recommend him 100%. Without the visit with Ciro, Pompeii would not have been the same. Thank you very much!
I did the combination tour with Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. After taking the guided tour in Pompeii, I can’t imagine trying to stumble my way through that amazing site without a guide. Their process is pretty easy to follow. Just make sure you’re there 15 minutes prior to the departure and everything will work out fine. There’s also a place to store your luggage for five dollars a bag.
The Mount Vesuvius part of the tour wasn’t too physically taxing. They provide a shuttle and a guide for that as well. I would definitely recommend this to family and friends.
Our guide, Andreana, was awesome. She friendly and passionate about Pompeii and its history. She showed us the highlights of Pompeii during our tour and was happy to answer any questions that we had. She also gave us helpful suggestions for after our tour was officially over.
Everyone agreed this was the highlight of our trip. Our guide Lello was absolutely incredible to say the least. It ended up just being our little group of four in his group so we got a private tour of Pompeii. He was so knowledgeable but his personality was what made the tour exceptional. He took us around and we got to see a lot in our time there. I would definitely request him and this tour!
Pompeii is one of Italy’s most popular attractions, and the well-preserved buildings and roads of the city can give you a greater understanding of ancient Rome. Don’t miss out while in Italy—there are Pompeii day trips you can take from Naples or Rome, so you have a bit of flexibility with your itinerary. Some day-trip options pair Pompeii with another destination, such as the Amalfi Coast or the island of Capri, and some include an expert guide to help you make sense of the site's history.
