Uncover the best of Herculaneum the local Way

"We visited both sites with Raffaele and we are very happy with the experience. Raffaele shared with us a lot of interesting information about the eruption of the volcano, the daily lives of the people at that time and history in general. He organized both visits in such a way that we could make the most of our time visiting the highlights of both sites. His good sense of humor made our visits very enjoyable."

"I've always dreamed of visiting Pompeii and the area around Vesuvius. Doing the tour with Raffaele was simply the icing on the cake. Because of the heat we opted for the smaller, but more intact Herculaneum (Ercolano), Unesco World Heritage Site. It exceeded our expectations. Not too crowded and fascinating. Raffaele gave us such insight into the dig, the existing ruins, history of the city, of the area - it came alive with his explanations. We loved it so much we booked another tour the next day to have lunch and see the colosseum where Sparticus trained and fought. Raffaele was so kind and made suggestions for our day trip to Naples the next day. Absolute worth every Euro!!! "

"Absolutely amazing day trip to Pompeii and Ercolano, with the most fascinating details told by Raffaele who earned his PhD in archeology and has the added social skills of being a wonderful storyteller, weaving facts and lore together into a seamless, otherworldly experience. I would take this trip again, over and over, to find out everything there is to know about these two significant historic sites. Superb experience, not to be missed!"

"Raf was an amazing guide. He showed us a curated section of Pompei - totally satisfying for a first time visit. The Herculaneum complex was far smaller and we saw everything. Without him, we wouldn’t have known the full depth of what we were looking at - none of the on-site provided information went into the depth that he did. His background enabled him to answer all the random questions we had. Great experience. "

"Our tour of Pompeii was one of the highlights of our trip, and much of that was thanks to Yana. From the moment the tour began, her calm demeanor, professionalism, and extensive knowledge made the experience both engaging and enjoyable. Yana has an incredible ability to bring history to life. Rather than simply sharing facts and dates, she helped us understand what daily life was like in Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Her storytelling made the ancient city feel real and relatable. I was especially impressed to learn that she speaks five languages, including Spanish and Mandarin. Her ability to communicate with visitors from around the world is truly remarkable and reflects her dedication to her profession. Throughout the tour, Yana was patient, approachable, and happy to answer questions. Her passion for history was evident, and her enthusiasm made the experience even more memorable. If you are visiting Pompeii and have the opportunity to tour with Yana, I highly recommend it. She is an outstanding guide who transformed a visit to an archaeological site into a meaningful journey through history."

"Raff did a great job bringing Herculaneum to life for us. His passion for archaeology was infectious. Highly recommended "

"Do yourself a favour book Rafaelle you won’t regret it. Knowledge, depth and personal attention. A truly great experience."

"Francesco was amazing. He was knowledgable, friendly and humorous. He knew everything there was to know about Pompeii and Herculaneum and was enthralling all day. My wife even enjoyed it and she usually puts up with the history for me. It was quite an expensive tour but a private tour was what I wanted and this did not disappoint,"

"Raffaele is a great guide! So knowledgeable and flexible. "