Private tour in Pompei Francesco P

Pompeii and Herculaneum: the archeological walking tour

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Hours icon 5 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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Francesco P.

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Hello everybody, my name is Francesco. I'm a licensed tourist guide for the Campania Region. Local history is my great passion since I was a child and I feel lucky to have grown up in Torre Annunziata, a town by the sea in the middle of the amazing Bay of Naples, at the foot of Mount Vesuvius and just 5 minutes away from the ruins of Pompeii. I've been working giving tours for 18 years. After my studies, initially, I collaborated with some Mt. Vesuvius volcano guides, as a courier on a private bus with a private driver to pick up guests from different hotels and to lead them to the crater for a tour of the volcano. Later, I got the license as a local tourist guide and since then, every day I'm in a different fantastic place of the Campania Region: Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Mt. Vesuvius, Sorrento, Naples, Paestum, Phlegraean Fields. I have had a lot of experience leading shore excursions for cruise passengers and leading tours for families, couples and small parties. My tours are easy. I give all the historical, artistic and archaeological details but also information about food, customs and way of life of the locals. I also love telling anecdotes and funny stories related to the local history and traditions. Of course, you know that Italy is the country of the good food. Campania Region is popular for its specialities and no doubt everywhere we go I can recommend you a place "for locals" to let you taste the most typical delicacies. Also, I collaborate with local food and beverage producers to arrange demonstrations and cooking classes (for pasta, mozzarella cheese, wine, coffee, pizza, pastries, ice cream, olive oil, limoncello, etc. ). It's possible to customize the tours to your needs. Please, send me a message to let me know your requests and we can build up your tours together. I would like you will experience your tours in the Bay of Naples with me. Look forward to meeting you. Licensed Tourist Guide of Campania Region, Italy Master of European Studies, Camera di Commercio Belgo-Italiana and Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium Master Degree in Business Economics, Università degli Studi di Napoli "Parthenope", Italy 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 Pompei tour

Pompeii and Herculaneum are two of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The two archaeological areas seem to be very similar but I will let you see that - by looking at them from several points of view - they are also pretty different each other. My long-standing work with the volcano guides made me get some expertise in volcanology as well, and that's why I will also show you that even the state of preservation of Pompeii and Herculaneum is different, despite they were affected by the same eruption. Plus, I will talk about what would happen today if Mt. Vesuvius - that is a still active volcano - erupts again. At the end of the tour you'll have got a lot of knowledge about how different lifestyles could be in different ancient Roman cities and how destructive nature can be. *If you are on a cruise ship, please inquire me for a customized tour with private transportation *If you are on a cruise ship, please inquire me for a customized tour with private transportation.

Recent Reviews

Michael T.United States
April 2026

Francesco was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. He was very accommodating to our schedule and our wants. His passion for the history of the area and passing it on was very evident.

Erin W.United States
April 2026

Francesco was a terrific guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Pompeii and Herculaneum. His deep understanding of history, combined with pacing the tour to fit our needs, was very appreciated. He went above and beyond to make our experience one that we'll always remember.

Michael W.United States
August 2023

Francesco was absolutely amazing. There were only two of us and he matched his efforts to our interests and our speed (we're both in our mid 70's). It was a delightful day and we consider him a new and valued friend.

Hedi A.Canada
October 2018

Francesco was very knowledgeable and organized. He contacted us ahead of time and gave us detailed information on how to get there and where to meet him. That made things much easier! Francesco's passion for this region and the history is contagious! We had an amazing tour, but more than that, we felt that this experience impacted us personally. We have recommended Francesco to our friends, and will definitely go on another tour with him next time we are in Italy.

Your Pompei tour itinerary

We meet at one of the entrances of Pompeii or Herculaneum or where previously agreed. - In Pompeii, we focus on the public life of the ancient Romans, because the public buildings are more numerous and better preserved than in Herculaneum. - We go to see the theatres, the baths, the "red light district", the city centre and the famous "petrified bodies". - In Herculaneum, we can have a better and more intimate look at the private life of the ancient Romans. We see the skeletons of the victims and go to visit different private houses and shops. - We spend approximately 2 hours per each archaeological site plus time for lunch if you want to have it between the two visits.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour but we could take the train to reach the second site. * If you want to arrange for a private transportation, please inquire me for a customized tour.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - The entrance tickets for the archeological areas - Lunch if you want to have lunch between the two visits - Train ticket if we go by train from a site to the other
Public Transportation
Meeting location

Pompei, Campania, 80045, Italy

- One of the following gates of the Pompeii Ruins: 1) Porta Marina Superiore 2) Porta Esedra 3) Amphitheater Gate - The train station "Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri" of the Circumvesuviana train - The Herculaneum ticket office

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
396052
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Pompei is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in Roman history and archaeology. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for travellers who want to connect with a local expert like Francesco P. for deeper insights into the ancient Roman lifestyle and the impact of volcanic eruptions.

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Hours icon 5 hours 30 minutes
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