Pompeii tour with experienced archaeologist: Explore Italy's most extraordinary archaeological park

Embark on a captivating Pompeii tour with an experienced archaeologist. Discover Italy’s extraordinary archaeological park and other exceptional historical sites with a passionate and knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Foro di Pompei - The guide will illustrate the Forum and the history of Pompeii from its origins to the dramatic eruption of 79 AD.
What's Included
  • Guided tour with multilingual archaeologist (Italian, English, German)
What's Not Included
  • Food, drink, tip, entrance fee
Additional Information

Your tour guide will be a certified professional, but also an archaeologist with a PhD and over twenty years of experience in teaching and touring in the fields of history, archeology, and art history. Basically, a person possessing deep passion and expertise in showcasing Pompeii, Italy’s most unique archaeological park, and various other magnificent monuments, historical-artistic-archaeological sites, museums, art galleries, churches, palaces, and castles in Naples and Campania, to inquisitive travelers of any age.

Location
Pompei Scavi Villa Dei Misteri
Circumvesuviana exit "Pompei Scavi Villa Misteri"
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Makeitnice17
May 31, 2024
Pina Esposito/Amazing Tours Napoli - Pina is the best tour guide!!! We spent a day and a half with the lovely Pina Esposito. First a half day at the Archeological museum in Naples and the next day at Pompeii. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, and so lovely to be with. We learned so much at the museum with her. She gave us a lot of context for what we were about to see next day in Pompeii. She’s a historian and a teacher and a fantastic tour guide. English is perfect and her driver that took us to Pompeii has a very nice car! You’d be lucky to spend time in Napoli/Pompeii with Pina Esposito. Don’t try to wing it yourself. There’s so much to be gained from her knowledge. Enjoy.
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978ettam
May 26, 2024
Expert archeologist brings Pompeii to life - Walking through Pompeii with an expert archeologist was a dream! I have visited twice before in years past and was completely lost, overwhelmed and exhausted. Pina led our small group through the maze of the city, explaining the highlights to bring the past to life. We were a smart and curious group--Pina met our expectations by answering all our questions. She was also attentive to our personal needs, like water, coffee, ice cream, and bathroom breaks. I highly recommend Pina for those who want a knowledgeable and attentive guide!
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Juliew9294
May 14, 2024
Amazing day at Pompeii and Herculaneum - Pina gave us an amazing day at Pompeii and Herculaneum. She is deeply knowledgeable about these sites (see her impressive bio) and shared so much information with us. We arranged for her to pick us up at the cruise port and take care of all of the tickets and transportation to the 2 sites. That worked out very well, because we didn't have to "think" about any of that. All we had to do was listen, learn, see and ask questions. Our day with Pina really helped bring these ancient places AND their residents to life. Thank you, Pina, for sharing your intimate knowledge of these two sites with us. It's on our list to come back to Naples and have you take us to some of the other nearby sites!
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Connector817053
Apr 24, 2024
Amazing Pompei Tour - We had a wonderful day touring Pompei, lunching at a winery on Mt Vesuvius, and then visiting the Naples National Archeological Museum. Our guide, Pina, expertly guided us through the roadways of Pompei, bringing to life the theaters, houses, and businesses that once existed there, and the people who inhabited them. After visiting Pompei, we drove up to Cantina del Vesuvius for a brief, but interesting winery tour and a lovely tasting of 4 wines accompanied by a yummy lunch. After lunch we enjoyed a drive through Naples then a very interesting and informative tour of the Naples National Archeological Museum where we were able to view mosaics, frescoes, and household objects recovered from Pompei and the surrounding areas.
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X9034rojohnc
Mar 23, 2024
4 outstanding days of tours with Pina Esposito - Pina Esposito was a private tour guide to my wife and me for four days in March of 2024. Under her guidance, we toured Herculaneum, Pompeii, Villa Oplontis, the Amalfi coast, a vineyard on the slopes of Vesuvius, the city of Naples, the Naples Archeological Museum, and the Phlegraen Fields. Each morning we were greeted by both Pina and a friendly and capable driver for the day. Having the drivers gave Pina the freedom to focus on her running commentary as she had so much to show and educate us about. Her depth of knowledge as an archeologist, and her unapologetic standing as a true Neapolitan made her tours both engaging and informative. There seemed to be no question to which she did not have an answer. Her answers often yielded a greater appreciation and understanding of what we had previously seen in Rome and elsewhere. It was noteworthy to observe that, everyplace we went, Pina was warmly and respectfully greeted by the on-site professionals. Pina’s tour of the Phlegraen fields was a tour de force that took these “off the main track” sites and really brought everything together as a perspective on the long line of history and civilization in central Italy and Naples, and the peoples who have walked these landscapes before us. It was the perfect closing day for our tours. We highly recommend Pina to anyone seeking an insightful and enjoyable tour.
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Tobywert
Feb 4, 2024
Perfect Guide in a Fantastic City - Dr. Pina Esposito is an exceptional guide! We had never spent time in Naples and her expertise in history and archeology made the city come to life for us. We hope to return and spend more time with her. She is not only a great guide but she is also a delightful person!
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710rital
Sep 25, 2023
Private Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum - Touring Herculaneum and Pompeii with expert guide Pina Espisito is the only way to see these sites. She was so knowledgeable and was able to give so many insights into what we were seeing. She had anecdotes that were informative and used humor to keep us engaged. She was personable and pleasant and made the day so enjoyable. It was certainly the highlight of our tip to Italy. I would highly recommend setting up a private tour with Pina if you are visiting Pompeii.
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387maruchis
Sep 17, 2023
Fantastic guide expert in Archeology and History! - My husband and I worked with Pina to expertly guide us through; "Naples Archeological Museum and Old City Walking Tour" "Herculaneum, Villa Oplontis" "Paestum, Archeological Museum and Bufalo Mozzarella Factory" "Pompeii, Sorrento Coast" Pina is a PhD archaeologist/art historian/philologist, licensed tour guide in Campania Region and a native of Naples. She is a subject expert with in-depth knowledge of the history, architecture, culture and impact of the Roman Empire on the world. We highly recommend her!
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Sactoperson
Aug 5, 2023
Spectacular tour of Pompeii, Herculaneum and other sites in the Phlegrean Fields - Dr. Pina took us on a spectacular 2 day tour of Pompeii, Herculaneum and other sites in the Phlegrean Fields. She also knew that we wanted to see important but lesser known ancient historical sites. So she took us to Cuma and also got us into the Piscina Mirabilis, which required calling someone that lived nearby to gain access. This was a highlight for us. I highly recommend Dr. Pina. She has studied Italian history extensively and has much information to impart. We're glad we learned about her and took her tour.
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Adventure00055882407
Dec 18, 2022
Fantastic - We greatly enjoyed our Pompeii tour with Pina. She brought the city to life for our family and 3 teenage sons. She was an enthusiastic guide and was a font of knowledge.
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