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Keshia_G, Aug 2026
Rafael was amazing!
The tour guide Rafael was very knowledgeable and funny which is always helpful when it’s blazing hot outside. I have been on lots of tours - and the information he provided was probably the most in depth. A delight would absolutely recommend him again. His background archeology truly set him above the rest!
Ben_M, Aug 2026
Interesting and Informative Tour of Pompei
Giulia from Askos Tours was amazing in her ability to share an incredible amount of information in an easy to understand manner. Giulia was also very humorous and her knowledge of history was impressive. In a group of 20 people, she kept a good pace while always looking for any shade possible on a hot summer day. We highly recommend this tour of Pompeii
Angela_K, Aug 2026
Such wonderful history!...
Such wonderful history! Our guide was knowledgeable, but didn’t go too far in depth that it wasn’t interesting. It was a terribly hot day, and he made sure to find shade to tell us the stories and then give us time to check it out. He was funny and friendly. Thank you! This was one of my favorite tours on our trip.
Michael_W, Jul 2026
Sofia was our guide and...
Sofia was our guide and she was so amazing. She took us to all the most important places to see and since it was July was very conscious of the sun and heat. I learned a lot and loved the experience in Pompeii.
The wine tasting after was also wonderful. Great wine, good food and a wonderful time. The staff were awesome too!
Gavin_H, Jul 2026
One of the best, would...
One of the best, would recommend. Although the meet up instructions were slightly confusing, once we had found our guide, this tour went very well. Our guide, Paulo, was excellent. Extremely knowledgeable, he brought the tour to life. Very patient with some, he gave in depth answers to all questions, giving a local twist on events that occurred nearly 2000 years ago. We had regular stops and continually checked on everyone. Learning about life in the Roman world was fascinating. Visiting the different houses and seeing the incredibly well preserved frescoes was something to behold. Although not cheap, I thought this was very good value for money. Following our 3 hour tour we were able to continue exploring and remained another 2 hours. I would recommend this tour.
SS_D, Jul 2026
Highly recommended
We booked Sabrina for a private family tour of Pompeii with our two young children, and she was brilliant from start to finish. She struck exactly the right balance for young kids…bringing the ruins to life through stories about everyday Roman life, food, and how people actually lived, rather than just reciting dates and facts, which kept both children genuinely engaged the whole way round. She was also great at pacing the tour to suit us, adjusting the route and tempo so the kids never got bored or overwhelmed by the July heat, while still giving us adults plenty of fascinating detail. Her warmth and patience with the children, combined with real depth of knowledge, made this one of the highlights of our trip to Sorrento. Highly recommend Sabrina for any family visiting Pompeii with young kids….she made ancient history genuinely fun for all of us!
Anthony_V, Jul 2026
Awesome Tour with Amedeo!!!
This was an amazing tour with Eliana Sandretti tours! Amedeo was so informative about the city, culture and history. There is no other way to see Pompeii without a private tour and especially with the expertise of an archaeological! Amedeo was accommodating and answered all our questions. You can feel his passion for the city through his explanations and detail. Amazing and unforgettable experience!
Denis_A, Jul 2026
Mount Vesuvius Tour
The Mount Vesuvius visit was expertly led by, Mario, from Askos Tours. Mario's knowledge of the regions volcanos and the history and scale of the eruption that covered Pompei was very interesting. Spectacular views as you walk up the path and luckily we saw puffs of steam from inside the crater.
A very enjoyable afternoon and recommended.
Denis
Jessica_K, Jun 2026
Best Tour Guide in all Pompeii
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!
Sam_R, Apr 2026
Book it! It was one of the highlights of our holiday!
We all thoroughly enjoyed our vineyard tour, tasting and lunch. It started with a warm welcome and then a private tour for our group of 6 around the vineyard in a golf buggy. It's a beautiful place with its own ruins, a stables, a hotel, a small 'zoo' and a pretty outdoor seated area for lunch and tasting. We were initially given a glass of spumanti, which was lovely, and then taken to our table. Our group were sat on our own table and had our own sommelier. She was lovely and really funny. We were given a glass of white, a rose and two reds alongside our lunch, which was also great. We bought another bottle to share as well, although we probably didn't need it! After a long morning exploring Pompeii this was a perfect way to spend the afternoon and one of the highlights of our holiday. It's also very close to the main Pompeii train station - we walked from the park and then got a taxi back.
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!
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