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Grainne_O, Mar 2026
One word.....Antonio!
Book it! Amazing tour with Antonio who has so much knowledge and was so informative. His love of Pompeii and Herculaneum shone through. I couldn't have wished for a better tour guide, I doubt there is one better. He brought both Pompeii and Herculaneum back to life. He took time to answer questions and didn't rush us. And he has a great sense of humour! I have been several times to Pompeii already but I would definitely recommend going with a tour guide first, and all the better if you can get Antonio!!
Thank you so much Antonio!
MaryEllen_R, Mar 2026
Pompeii Tour with Allessandra
Wonderful tour. Very informative and excellent tour guide. Alessandra is an archaeologist and had some very in-depth knowledge of the construction and destruction of the beautiful city of Pompeii..
Intriguing insight into the lives of the people who lived there.
Would definitely recommend!
Thomas_F, Mar 2026
The perfect guide for a tour that covers all the bases
The three-hour archaeological tour with Gennaro was superb. Our guide truly knew Pompeii in depth and was able to answer any question we could come up with. For us, the level of the tour was just right -- not too simple, but accessible for those who are not specialists. I feel that he chose the right elements of the city to show us, and the inclusion of the Villa des Misteri was a big plus. I should say that the visit ended there, so people need to plan on where to head afterwards. For those of us who are not Italians or Spaniards, hunger was a little bit of a concern as 2:00 approached.
Ekaterina_F, Mar 2026
A perfect day with a perfect guide! Grazie, Toni!
Toni was the best guide ever! I truly cannot imagine a better experience. It was perfect in all ways. We got picked up from our hotel in a beautiful van, got the best tour or both Pompeii and Herculaneum. It did not feel overwhelming but absolutely perfect for the amount of information.
I would recommend Toni to anyone who is interested in Pompeii history.
Toni, thank you so much - this was a highlight of our trip and a bucket list trip that came true because of you! Grazie mille!
rebeccamckenzie35, Feb 2026
Engaging, knowledgeable, fun and interesting!
Our tour guide, Elisa, was amazing! From the moment we walked through the gates she told us what we could see with a very engaging mix of humour and knowledge. She took us to all the best spots and told us many of the stories behind the ruins and had answers to any questions our group had! There was points within the tour where she let us go and wander for 5/10 minutes in places where there was a lot to explore but most of the tour was in our group of 11 which I think was a perfect size after seeing some other tours whilst we were there in huge groups. Thank you for making exploring Pompeii so enjoyable and bringing the history to life!
Serena_W, Dec 2025
Pompeii is so expansive...
Pompeii is so expansive so this tour was a great way to see a good portion of the site with highlights. Our tour guide was well versed on Pompeii knowledge and was able to provide excellent history and stories in an engaging way. We spent a couple hours after the tour continuing to explore the site. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to understand more about Pompeii!
Jennifer_G, Dec 2025
Private Pompeii with Amadeu
We really enjoyed the knowledge and company of our guide, Amadeu, on our private walking tour of Pompeii. He shared interesting facts and kept everyone in our group interested and engaged. Highly recommend skipping the line and booking a tour with Amadeu to avoid the crowds and maximize your time here at this amazing historical site.
shannon_h, Oct 2025
Best Guide Ever!
One word…FRANKIE! This is the guide you want. Despite the pouring down rain, this tour was exactly the way to see Pompeii. Frankie took us on a trip through history. He was fun, friendly and extremely knowledgeable about Pompeii and many more parts of Roman history. He didn’t just show us the ruins, he helped us understand what it was like at that time in history.
I would book any tour with Frankie again!
We did the wine dinner afterwards and we were so glad we did. It’s a charming little winery family owned at the bottom of Vesuvius. After dark, Vesuvius gave quite a show in the moonlight. Giuseppe and Sophia hosted a great dinner and pairing.
Our drivers were incredible. I don’t know how they do it, but we managed it there and back in big vans and not one scratch.
kswallis1, Sep 2025
Lelo, our guide was...
Lelo, our guide was fabulous. Witty, energetic and so incredibly knowledgeable. You could absolutely tell he knew the site inside and out after having worked on the digs for ten years.The two hour tour just flew by and every minute was really enjoyable
Rachel_W, Sep 2025
Great tour with lots of information
Great tour with lots of information! Mario was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He made the trip a lot of fun. Vesuvius is definitely one of the best things we visited in the area - you must include this activity!!
The hike is physically demanding.
Our only complaint was meeting up at the start of the tour. Instructions said to look for a guide with a sign “Askos” outside Hortus restaurant. The Sign is a clipboard and it wasn’t being held up or visible since Mario was writing on it. Also, the group met outside the Pompei ruins entrance, which is across the road from where we were told to meet. No big deal and it all worked out. Askos were immediately in touch with us to check on our delay so it was all good in the end.
Tim_C, Jun 2025
Good wine, lunch and service
My wife and I and another couple had a 12:30 reservation for a tour, wine tasting and lunch. I booked the lunch three months in advance as the winery was highly recommended. After a short delay at check in because they couldn’t locate my reservation we had a tour via golf cart. Sam was an American college student working for the summer. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the vineyard and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Next we enjoyed a sample of some sparkling wine and were taken to our table under the grape vines. Lunch was very good and the wine tasting was generous. Service was excellent and we really enjoyed our entire experience. We ended up shipping some wine home as it was some of the best wines we experienced. The volcanic soil in the area provides a unique taste. Would definitely go again. Make reservations early!
Mark_Y, Jun 2025
Perfect Pompeii Day with Francesca!
Booking the family option tour of Pompeii with Francesca was the one of best decisions we made in Italy! She was absolutely amazing and truly brought the ancient city to life for our family. Our three children, ages 9, 7, and 3, were completely captivated by her engaging storytelling and incredible preparation. My wife and I were just as enthralled! Francesca's expertise shone as she strategically navigated us through the site, expertly avoiding crowds to give us a surprisingly intimate experience, even on a very busy day. She is so smart, kind, and clearly passionate about Pompeii. She made our visit incredibly special and memorable.
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