Uncover the best of Herculaneum the local Way

"Firstly, support this amazing local archaeologist instead of other tour companies. If you are considering other options...DON'T - Raffaele is the best. He is friendly, funny and welcoming, but also SO knowledgeable and brings Herculaneum to life in such a memorable way - you can really imagine what it was like before. He knows the best routes to visit the most important areas and is so knowledgeable, he answered every question we had with ease. It was just three of us on the tour and we were questioning whether to splurge on a private tour (our dollar is very bad compared to the euro so it was a lot for us), but this was one place we were so happy we did spend the little bit extra. If you only have a short time in the Amalfi area, definitely do this!!! Just an insane look into this event but also life 2000 years ago. Thanks Raffaele!!"

"What an incredible day. Francesco is not only passionate about archaelogy and history, but he is a lot of fun too. We had thought that seeing both Pompeii and Herculaneum in one day might be too much, but Francesco made sure we saw everything we needed to and was also able to point out some 'hidden' delights. We cannot recommend Francesco highly enough!"

"We had a great time with Raffaele. Great guy and amazingly knowledgeable about Roman history. Took us to see amazing locations. Would definitely recommend Him. We will definitely look him up on another visit. Thanks!"

"We had a wonderful day with Yana! She gave us a great introduction to the history and way of life in ancient Ercolaneum and Pompeii. Upon her suggestion we started in Ercolaneum and ended in Pompeii which was the perfect order to fully experience both places. Yana’s passion and knowledge was apparent throughout our experience."

"It was a pleasure to tour Herculaneum in Ercolano with Raffaele. Though it was certainly while discussing a somber topic, the time with Raffaele was informative and entertaining as he returned us to 79 CE while walking us through the Roman-era resort. So many details were pointed out, such as the uses of the various buildings, the day-to-day living of the occupants, and even the ways that the architecture was designed for easy living. I recommend this Herculaneum or any tour with Raffaele. He knows the information, and knows how to lead a tour in an engaging fashion. "

"Carlo was the perfect guide for our trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum. Form Pompeii, he knew the answer to every question we had and brought to light everyday life back in the day as well as building techniques snd so much more. Highly recommend seeing both cities as they offer complimentary perspectives and Carlo was a great guide."

"I very much enjoyed my tour with Francesco. I have been to both erculaneum and pompeii but I learned quite a bit more with this tour. Francesco's knowledge and firsthand experience really showed in the tour. He was fun and showed us all the highlights as well and things I had previously not seen. Thanks for a good day."

"We had a delightful and informative visit to Herculaneum with Raffaele. He emphasized how tragic the eruption in 79 CE was for the residents, who fled to the water for safety. It was sad to see skeletons of bodies that were pushed into the walls by the sea. The temperature of the air was estimated to be so high that wooden beams all around the town turned to carbon rather than burning. We were surprised how many of the buildings were two stories. Raffaele showed us all the highlights of the ruins and wall paintings and mosaic fountains. It was fascinating to learn about the history and culture from a trained archaeologist. After the visit, he recommended we try a restaurant in Sorrento, so we headed there and had a lovely lunch at a seaside restaurant. Highly recommend a visit, tour or other heritage exploration with Raffaele. "

"We had a great experience at Herculaneum with Raffaele. He was easy to communicate with and conveyed the appropriate solemnity for the site, but also found ways to lighten the mood where appropriate. Our group was mixed with two of us very enthusiastic and asking lots of questions and the other two less engaged but that was not a problem for Raffaele and he gladly answered all of our questions and let the others follow along in their own way. He is clearly experienced and very knowledgeable on the subject of archaeology and of this site. I definitely got more out of the experience for having gone with Raffaele rather than on our own."