Tour guide in Pompei Dario D.

Pompei, Italy

English, Italian

Tours Delivered,
Since

8.0

Hours, Avg. response time

I'm Dario D., your private tour guide in Pompei

Guide #33548

My name is Dario and I'm from Sorrento, in the bay of Naples. I have a University Degree in Foreign Languages specializing in History ("Orientale" University of Naples) and a second University Degree in Archaeology ("Luigi Vanvitelli" University of Santa Maria Capua Vetere). I've been a licensed guide of the Campania Region since 1996. I've been working as archaeological guide for 25 years in Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, Archaeological Museum of Naples, etc. I'm an expert in Roman archaeology and History, and for those of you who look for something "special", tailor-made, it will be a pleasure for me to arrange a specific tour for you. As an archaeologist, the archaeological excavation I'm proud of is the one carried out in 2017 in Cumae, which is the "cradle" of Western culture. The Greeks emigrated from their homeland in Southern Italy and founded Cumae as their first settlement. From there the Greeks transmitted their alphabet to the Romans who, by Romanizing it, transmitted the same alphabet to the populations that were gradually conquering in the world. So, if today the whole Western world uses the same alphabet it is thanks to Cumae from which everything started. This magical place is where I used my trowel with great emotion. In addition, together with engineers and scholars of other disciplines, I have conducted scientific research on different topics such as the Roman aqueduct in Pompeii, the fresco technique, the Roman construction techniques and other studies of this kind. <b>WHY A REAL ARCHAEOLOGIST FOR YOUR PRIVATE ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOUR TO HERCULANEUM AND POMPEII ?</b> The Roman ruins of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Stabiae and Oplontis are in an extraordinary state of preservation and deserve a visit worthy of their value. In the company of a real archaeologist, you will be able to appreciate the most evocative places of these mysterious Roman towns. What was the urban planning, the interiors of the houses, the daily life with all the furnishings, the objects in common use: in other words, what constituted the essence of a Roman city, and it can only be found in magic places like Pompeii and in Herculaneum. Ciao - Historian - University "Orientale" of Naples (Italy) - Archaeologist - University "Luigi Vanvitelli" of Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Caserta) - Italy - Official licenced guide of Campania Region (Italy) - Official licenced tour leader - Participation in the archaeological excavations of Cuma 2018 with the Luigi Vanvitelli University of Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Caserta) - Italy - Participation in the archaeological excavations of Stabiae in June/July 2019 in collaboration with the Museum of Hermitage in Saint Petersburg - Russia - Archaeological excavations of Cuma in 2025 with the Scuola Superiore Meridionale (University) of Naples - Italy. We have discovered a new Greek temple: Temple of Hera. SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: - Origin of Pompeii - Origin of Neapolis (Naples) - Aqueduct of Pompeii and Herculaneum - Roman Mortar - Roman Environment in Pompeii and Herculaneum during the I century A.D. - Urban Planning of Pompeii - Urban Planning of Neapolis (Naples) - Magna Graecia (Μεγάλη Ἑλλάς) and Sicily of the ethnic cultures - Structural analysis of the Norman defensive tower (donjon) at Montella (Avellino) - Italy None

Delivers tours starting at

  • Pompei
  • Naples
  • Salerno
  • Sorrento
  • Amalfi

Tours by Dario D.

Customize your tour

Contact your local guide to know more!!

Traveller reviews

5.0
  • Valerie T.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Dario was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, and was able to address the interests of my spouse and me - I'm the ancient history buff, and my spouse, not so much. But Dario balanced the both of us well. I had a million questions, and he could answer them all. He pointed out details of frescoes that we would have not noticed, and translated Latin graffiti in...

  • Jane P.United Kingdom
    October 2026

    Dario is a superb guide! We had been to Pompeii before but not Herculaneum, we wanted an in-depth overview of both sites as well as bringing the sites alive - being able to imagine what it would be like to be there when looking back in time through a lens. Dario over delivered in every way, he is a fabulous communicator, very knowledgable and able to answer any...

  • Christian M.Sweden
    October 2026

    We spent two truly amazing days with Dario in Pompeii and Herculaneum. It is safe to say that he made both experiences magical, combining an extraordinary depth of knowledge with humour, warmth and a genuine passion for the history and archaeology of these incredible places. We were a group that was both keen and fairly well read on the history, and Dario managed to pitch...

  • Christian M.Sweden
    October 2026

    We spent two truly amazing days with Dario in Pompeii and Herculaneum. It is safe to say that he made both experiences magical, combining an extraordinary depth of knowledge with humour, warmth and a genuine passion for the history and archaeology of these incredible places. We were a group that was both keen and fairly well read on the history, and Dario managed to pitch...

Pompeii and Herculaneum led by an Archaeologist with private trasportation (from Naples)Three-hour guided tour of Pompeii with an archaeologistUncover Pompeii and Herculaneum with Roberto your personal ArchaeologistPrivate tour of Pompeii from Sorrento or Positanot (private transportation and tickets included) Pompeii Revealed - Private Guided Tour - a time trip with an expert in Archeology Pompeii tour led by an Archaeologist with private transportation (from Naples)Pompeii Brought to Life: Private Tour with Archaeological Guide & Skip-the-Line TicketsExplore Pompeii with Dr Romano: Tour with your Local ArchaeologistPompeii Walking Tour with an ArchaeologistExplore Pompeii & Herculaneum Tour with Dr Romano your Local ArchaeologistPompeii and Herculaneum walking tour led by an ArchaeologistPompeii and Herculaneum Guided Tour Private transportation from Naples includedPompeii and Herculaneum shore excursion led by an Archaeologist (from the dock of Naples)Private Pompeii Walking Tour (3hrs) with Archaeologist + Tickets IncludedPompeii Unveiled: The Ultimate 4-Hour Guided Tour with Dr RomanoExplore Pompeii with Dr Romano: 3 Hours Guided Tour with your Local ArchaeologistThe best of Pompeii in a 2 Hours Walking TourPrivate tour in Pompeii: 2 hours with an archaeologistExplore Pompeii with Roberto your personal Archaeologist - 3 hours tourA half day in Pompeii, the complete guided tour in 4 hours with an archaeologistPompeii Highlights: A 2-Hour Guided AdventureThe Last Day of Pompeii - Private Guided TourPompeii and Herculaneum guided tour led by an ArchaeologistPrivate walking tour in the Ancient PompeiiPompeii and Vesuvius Wine Tasting Shore Excursion (Skip-the-Line)Enjoy Pompeii in a 3 hours Walking TourPrivate four-hour tour of Pompeii with new digsPompeii and Herculaneum: the archeological walking tourPompei, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. From Naples or from Sorrento (Read the description)Pompeii and Herculaneum archeology tour with private transportationPompeii with an archeologist: 3 hours Private Walking Tour.Pompeii with Herculaneum full day tourUltimate Pompeii: Full-Day Private Driving Tour from Highlights to Hidden LayersPompeii two-hour guided tourPompei and HerculaneumPompeii for Kids: Family-Friendly Private Walking TourPompeii and Herculaneum Walking TourAncient Pompeii: 3 hours walking tour with an archaeologistPrivate five-hour guided tour of Pompeii with an archaeologistNew discoveries Pompeii