Explore Pompeii & Herculaneum: Guided Tour with Dr Romano and Driver Included

An amazing day with my daughter and grandson. Everyone throughly enjoyed the tour. These are both amazing sites that deserve such a knowable guide. Thank you for an amazing day

Outstanding Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum with Dr. Romano Our private tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum with Dr. Romano was one of the highlights of our visit to Italy. His knowledge of both archaeological sites is extraordinary, and he brought the ancient cities to life through detailed explanations of their history, architecture, daily life, and excavation discoveries. Rather than simply pointing out ruins, he helped us understand how people lived, worked, worshipped, and socialized nearly two thousand years ago. What particularly distinguished this experience was Dr. Romano's ability to tailor the tour to our specific interests. He took the time to understand what fascinated us most and adjusted the itinerary and discussion accordingly. This personalized approach made the tour feel less like a standard presentation and more like a fascinating conversation with a true expert. At Pompeii, Dr. Romano went beyond the usual tourist route and guided us through several less-frequented areas that many visitors never see. These quieter sections provided a deeper appreciation of the city's scale and offered insights that would have been easy to miss on our own. His attention to detail and ability to connect individual buildings and artifacts to the larger story of Pompeian life made every stop engaging. At Herculaneum, his expertise was equally impressive. He highlighted the remarkable state of preservation and explained the site's unique features, helping us understand both the similarities and differences between Herculaneum and Pompeii. His commentary transformed what could have been a simple sightseeing visit into a rich educational experience. Dr. Romano combines exceptional scholarship with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a genuine desire to ensure that his guests have the best possible experience. If you are looking for a guide who can provide deep historical insight while creating a tour tailored to your interests, I cannot recommend him highly enough. This was an unforgettable experience that greatly enhanced our appreciation of both Pompeii and Herculaneum. Stephanie

Jennifer C.United States

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! If you plan to be in Pompeii or ANYWHERE you are able to book Raffaele- DO IT! Raf was AMAZING! Not only was he passionate and knowledgeable, but he really made the tour fun! Not only did we get to see Pompeii, but we toured the Herculaneum, which was super cool- that was all four of the teen's favorite party of the day. We had seven of us and honestly, LOVED Raf. He was incredible and so was our driver, Sal. Between the two of them we couldn't have had a better day! SUPER ORGANIZED and very accommodating! We will send everyone we know traveling to Raf- WOW! Don't miss this opportunity if you are visiting the area - SO GREAT!!!

Our tour guide Raffaele was amazing. His knowledge and passion for the history of both Pompeii and Herculaneum were just what we wanted. His background as an archeologist helped us understand the history of each city, and what happened with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. I would highly recommend him. Our driver Alfredo was also top notch. If I could give it more than five stars, I would. Thank you.

Outstanding tour with Dr Raffaele Romano! Deeply knowledgeable of both sites, Raffaele calls Pompeii ‘his office’ where he conducts excavations. Patient, kind, a nice sense of humor we had an excellent tour of both Herculaneum and Pompeii Raffaele knows the personal stories of so many of the villas, stores, restaurants, court and temple buildings. He has personal knowledge of all the latest excavation ‘news’ happening in and around Vesuvius. We highly recommend his tour and look forward to returning to enjoy more of these amazing sites.

Raffaele arranged transportation to and from our hotel in Naples and provided a thorough and enjoyable tour through Pompeii and then Herculaneum. He was engaging and flexible, offering to show us what he thought were the best areas while also focusing on our particular interests. His experience and passion for these sites was clear. I would recommend his tour to anyone who is interested in a personal tour of these amazing places.