Private tour in Naples Roberta A

The Ancient Herculaneum - Private Tour

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Roberta A.

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Hello everyone! I am Roberta, a tourist guide operating in the Campania Region since 2015. I reside in Portici, a small town located 9 km south of Naples, overlooking the sea, with Mount Vesuvius behind it. It's just a few steps away from the Palace that the Bourbon kings constructed in the eighteenth century for their holidays, not far from the capital of the Kingdom. This palace housed the initial discoveries from the excavations of Herculaneum and later Pompeii. What better way to ignite a passion for art and archaeology? My parents instilled in me a love for culture, history, and a strong connection to our territory. I pursued classical studies in high school and continued at Federico II University in Naples, focusing on Art History and Archaeology. Simultaneously, I delved into my other great passion - playing the piano. I believe that music is a universal form of art that binds people across customs and traditions. In my daily work, I cherish the opportunity to meet diverse people from around the world, change my "office" every day, and proudly showcase the beauty of my region. I find joy in continuously learning, considering each encounter a mutual exchange that enriches me every time. I am a sociable, smiling, and ironic person. My goal is to ensure visitor satisfaction, so I am delighted to tailor guided tours to meet the needs of my guests and personalize every experience based on requests. The Campania region has been one of Italy's most visited places for centuries, thanks to the numerous wonders it boasts in terms of tourism and culture. The city of Naples alone offers a range of possible itineraries that are never boring, from landscapes to museums, from food and wine tours to tradition, craftsmanship, and folklore. Then there are the marvelous sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, the islands of Ischia, Capri, and Procida, and the Royal Palace of Caserta, just a few of the guided tours we can organize together. After all, the first person to have fun should be me! I'm looking forward to welcoming you! - Licenced Tourist Guide - Licenced Tourist Escort - Master's Degree in Archaeology and Art History from the University of Naples Federico II - Diploma in Piano from the San Pietro a Majella Conservatory in Naples I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Naples tour

Two thousand years ago, Herculaneum was the best choice for a nobleman looking for a peaceful and enchanting place to enjoy a holiday at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. With its sumptuous villas that overlooked the sea, terraces and gardens with colorful flowers where one could read a book and seek solace from the busy winter, it boasted an elegant theatre for live performance, a big gymnasium surrounded by marble columns, magnificent bath houses and bronze statues. Herculaneum was a delight. Today you can visit what is left of the well-preserved site to see for yourself original wooden doors, beds, windows and other furniture in the private houses or shops, amazing mosaics and frescoes and the skeletons of the victims found on the beach together with a boat and other objects of the daily life, still intact after such a tragedy. Herculaneum is the place where everything has been frozen in time by the fury of the volcano in 79 a. D. This can be customized!

Recent Reviews

Janet S.United States
1 week ago

Roberta was an excellent guide. We especially appreciated her expertise and how she compared Herculaneum with Pompeii while placing everything into its historical context. She also did a wonderful job using modern analogies that made the site engaging and understandable for our daughters in their early 20s. We left with a much deeper appreciation for Herculaneum and the overall area. The only downside was the overall cost. Between the guide, private transportation, and admission tickets, it was more expensive than we expected. While Roberta herself was outstanding, the experience did not feel like a good value for the price we paid.

Barbara S.United States
May 2026

Roberta was an excellent tour guide! Her tour was definitely one of the best we have had with Tours By Locals. We so enjoyed our time with her. She was so very knowledgeable about the site…lots of interesting information shared. My husband uses a mobility scooter and she was able to show us quite a bit even with this limitation. Highly recommend her tour. She’s fantastic!

Lori B.United States
October 2025

What a great tour, full of lots of history. Book this! You will not be disappointed!!

Kathy W.United States
May 2025

The tour was very interesting. Roberta is knowledgeable and very pleasant to spend the morning with. She recommended that we go early in the morning. We were the first ones in and it wasn’t crowded at all. As we were finishing up, the place was packed. Great suggestion. We came via cruise ship and she had a driver pick us up at the Naples port and take us back. Private tours are the only way to travel!!

Rikki Charlene F.United States
September 2024

We have taken many tours over the years but this was so wonderful that words escape me. Herculaneum was simply amazing. Not as well known as Pompeii, we found it in many ways more interesting (and certainly less crowded). But what made it so wonderful was our guide Roberta, simply the best guide we have ever had. Her commentary brought the day to life. Thank you Roberta!

Stuart K.Canada
August 2024

Roberta gave my family and I an amazing tour of the ruins at Herculaneum. She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and was happy to accommodate any special requests we had. She gave us a fascinating history of the town during our tour. I would highly recommend her to anyone visiting the area!

Your Naples tour itinerary

-Pick-up at the agreed location in Naples -Introduction from the panoramic terrace -Walk on the ancient beach -Walk on the original streets with shops -Visit the ancient villas with gardens that overlooked the sea -Visit the interior of the houses with original carbonized wooden furniture -Visit the baths and the gym -Transfer back to the agreed location in Naples

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Modern, clean and air-conditioned van

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Tickets can be easily purchased on site (€ 16), or online in advance: https://www.coopculture.it/en/products/regular-entrance-ticket-for-the-archaeological-park-of-herculaneum/
Meeting location

Campania, Campania, Italy

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
1301150
Languages
English
French
Italian
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Naples is perfect for history enthusiasts and travellers who want to explore the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum, which has been remarkably preserved. It's also ideal for those who prefer a personalized experience, as the tour can be customized to focus on specific interests. With minimal activity level, it's suitable for a wide range of travellers, including families and seniors.

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