Private tour in Naples Paolo M
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Hello everyone, I'm Paolo, a professional archaeologist and licensed tourist guide (License No. 1792, Campania Region). I was born and raised in the heart of the Bay of Naples, at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, an area renowned for its extraordinary archaeological heritage. Since childhood, I have been passionate about history and archaeology, especially because I grew up just a few minutes from the remarkable archaeological site of Herculaneum. As a child, I loved exploring the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, where I was fascinated by the greatness of Greek and Roman civilization. That passion eventually became my profession, leading me to pursue a career as both an archaeologist and a licensed tourist guide. I graduated cum laude from the University of Naples "L'Orientale" with a Master's Degree in Classical Archaeology. During my academic training, I participated in several archaeological excavations in Pompeii and Cumae, gaining valuable field experience that allows me to bring the ancient world to life for my guests. Over the years, I have developed extensive knowledge not only of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but also of Naples, whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Phlegraean Fields, and the stunning Amalfi Coast, including Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. This region is truly unique—a place where history, archaeology, breathtaking landscapes, and centuries-old traditions come together. It is also famous for its outstanding cuisine; after all, the world-famous Pizza Margherita was born here. I deeply love my homeland, rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, and I would be delighted to share it with you. My goal is to provide an authentic, engaging, and unforgettable experience, helping you discover the fascinating history and timeless charm of Southern Italy. Welcome to the real Italy. Credentials Archaeologist – Licensed Tourist Guide (License No. 1792) Master's Degree in Classical Archaeology (cum laude) from the University of Naples "L'Orientale", one of Italy's leading universities in the field of archaeology. Professional archaeologist with excavation experience in Pompeii and Cumae. Licensed Tourist Guide of the Campania Region. Specialist in Greek and Roman archaeology. More important than any qualification, however, is my passion for sharing the history and archaeology of this extraordinary region. Every tour is designed to be informative, engaging, and tailored to your interests, offering a unique opportunity to experience the ancient world through the eyes of an archaeologist.
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It is a tour aimed at understanding the historical and urban characteristics of Naples, a fascinating journey through streets, squares, churches, shops, to understand why this city is unique in the world. A long history full of charm, mysteries and traditions that I will try to explain to you best. The tour lasts about 4 hours.
Such great knowledge of history and culture! Paolo beautifully told stories about the past and was able to answer any and all questions about Naples and Italy in general. We learned so much! Also, we appreciated his flexibility in pacing the tour stops. It was a delightful experience and helped us fall in love with Naples.
This was a great tour, we learned the amazing history of Naples and we ate great food! Paolo was an excellent guide and the tour was a lot of fun, thank you Paolo!
Paolo gave us the historical tour , culture, food and life style of Naples. We were a private group of 8 and all of us felt the overview of Naples was perfect . Paolo was experienced and very knowledgeable about all that aspects of Naples. He set the perfect pace for us and no question went unanswered. Thank-you Paolo.
Paolo's Naples tour was wonderful! We enjoyed it so much because we got to see more than just history, we saw many neighborhoods in Naples and tasted typical "street food". This added so much to the cultural atmosphere we experienced. We also saw some extraordinary buildings and churches. Although Paolo's English is not 100%, we understood all that he was showing us. It did not detract from our experience. This is a unique tour and his pride in his city and culture made it very special.
During this tour we are seeing the following attractions: - Plebliscito square (outside) - Royal Palace (outside) - Historical Bar Gambrinus inside (it's a coffe time) - Via Toledo (outside) - Pignasecca market and shops (outside) - Jesus square - Church of New Jesus (inside) - Spaccanapoli street, the historical center (outside) - Piazza Bellini (outside) -The remains of the Greek city walls (outside) - Via dei Tribunali: historical center and neapolitan street food (outside) - Chiesa Santa Maria del Purgatorio ad Arco (outside) - San Lorenzo Maggiore / Medieval Gothic Church (inside) - San Gregorio Armeno Nativitie scenes / artisans and their small and old shops (outside)
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It's a walking tour
Naples, Campania, Italy
The meeting point is Piazza del Plebiscito.
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