Pompeii tour with archaeologist
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
You will have as a guide a professional who is not only an official guide but also an archaeologist with a PhD degree and an experience of over twenty years in touring and teaching history, archeology and art history , in short a person with great passion and competence in illustrating to curious tourists of all ages Pompeii, the most extraordinary Italian archaeological park, and other exceptional monuments, historical-artistic-archaeological sites, museums, art galleries, churches, palaces, castles of Naples and Campania.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
The guide will illustrate the Forum and the history of Pompeii from its origins to the dramatic eruption of 79 AD.
Granai del Foro
The guide will illustrate the Granaries of the Forum and the finds (amphorae, sculptures, inscriptions, etc.) contained therein, in particular the plaster casts of the victims of the eruption.
Options
Pompeii tour with archaeologist
What‘s Included
Guided tour with guide / archaeologist in Italian or English or German
Food, drink, tip, entrance fee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best way to see Pompeii and Herculaneum
IreneMeyer64,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dr Pina Esposito is terrific. She allowed us to book a private tour for 2 days. Half day in Pompeii and a full day with driver from Pompeii to Herculaneum and the Naples Museum. She took care of arranging tickets for us as well. She really enjoys sharing her knowledge of Pompeii and Herculaneum. She answered all our questions, and there were a lot. She explained in detail what we were looking at, not just walking us through the excavations. She is an active archeologist and knows these sites intimately. We highly recommend her if you truly want to explore Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Pina was such an incredible guide!
Denise M,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day! PIna got us to the Herculaneum right at opening time so we were the first guests to enter the park. She has a PhD in archaeology and is passionate about sharing her knowledge. She has worked with some of the archaeologists that participated in the excavations so has intimate knowledge of the findings and facts. She has an exuberant personality and we thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her! She also took us through Pompeii and brought the city to life for us. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide
WW Adventures,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Pina Esposito as a tour guide for Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Archeology Museum. She has a huge amount of knowledge and it was absolutely worth it to have her help explain such important historical places. These sites were our primary reason for visiting Naples. She helped us put things in context, she explained how the knowledge of these sites is evolving over time and she gave us a better understanding of what life may have been like before, during and after these events. We highly recommend this tour to anybody seeking a better understanding of this history
Ideal tour guide for Pompeii and Naples area
GSWLondon,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent 2 memorable days with Pina exploring Pompeii and Villa Oplontis and another discovering the fascinating Phlegraean Fields. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for these wonderful places, putting everything in context, enhanced our visits. As a professional tour guide myself I can highly recommend Pina. She also covers Herculaneum, Naples city and the wonderful National Archaeological Museum etc.
Extraordinary - well worth the cost.
A1627NXjohnm,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgable - provides an accessible narrative. Pina made the trip far more valuable to us by giving us the historical context of what we were seeing.
Pompeii and Herculaneum come to life!
anntS5460TR,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having Dr. Esposito to guide our trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum made all the difference in the world. It was well worth the money we spent for this tour and in hindsight, we would not do it any other way. We were able to see much more than we could have on our own and learn much more about the culture, the times and events than we ever would have wandering aimlessly around reading plaques. She really made life in these two ancient cities a living reality for us. We usually get around by train but paid the extra for her driver on this outing. It made for a pleasant day, as having a car was a great time saver and an extra kindness to our feet. All around a rich experience!
Kudos to Pina!
Lindsay D,Nov 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I spent four incredible days with Pina in Naples, Pompeii ,Herculaneum and Paestum as well as the Amalfi coast. Pina has a highly knowledgeable in classical Roman and Greek history and Renaissance and modern Italian history. Her commitment to and enthusiasm for Italian history and culture is infectious. She is a delight to Be with and we recommend her highly.
Unbelievable Tour of Pompeii!
edpX9501LF,Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If there is someone who knows more about Pompeii, then I want to meet that person. Because Dr Pina knows more about this historical site than any book or video I know! She explained the hidden gems of Pompeii in such an interesting and enjoyable manner! Plus, it was a one on one tour, so we were able to go at our own pace and look at things that large groups would not be able to experience. If you are thinking of going to Pompeii, I would highly recommend Pina!
Great tour of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Stabiae, and Oplontis; expensive but worth it
1789sanfords,Aug 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have recently spent two full days with Pina visiting Pompeii, Herculaneum, Villa San Marco at Stabiae, and Oplontis. We ended with a wine tasting and lunch at a vineyard on the slopes of the Vesuvius. Pina is the real thing; above all, she’s a scholar. My wife reads Greek and Latin and we are both interested in Roman history, so we wanted a knowledgeable guide. We learned from her. We also felt that she had an extra gear or two beyond what she used with us, and thought this was right. It’s never good to find out you know more than your guide (we had this experience twice in Rome, once with a private and once with a group guide). Pina is expensive. She’ll offer a discount up front but then tell you that a tip is expected which is larger than is usual in Italy and which erases the discount. We have made a concerted effort not to let that darken our experience. Pina is not only a knowledgeable guide, but also a good organizer. She bought all the tickets for us and arranged for transfers from the train station to the hotel on the first day and then back to the station on the last day. We did not want to experiment too much with the local drivers. On our only experience with the Napoli taxis, after we had walked to the seashore promenade on our own, the driver lived up to the reputation: he did not turn on the meter until he was asked to do so (in Italian - be ready to use the language). We owe Pina the visits to Oplontis, Stabiae, as well as the wine tasting and lunch at the vineyard on the slopes of the Vesuvius. We let her advise us on the content of the second day, and her advice was good. Above all we owe her our visit to the Sansevero chapel, where we got to see the Veiled Christ. Pina urged us to go there on our own on the last day in Napoli, before returning to Rome. She even looked up visiting times for us. She was absolutely right. Seeing Sansevero turned out to be the most astounding experience of our Italy trip. Next time we go to Napoli we would certainly consider hiring Pina again. There’s a lot to learn from her.
Pina Esposito/Amazing Tours Napoli
MakeItNice17,May 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pina 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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