Pompeii with an archaeologist, the original!!!

About this tour

Walk through Pompeii's preserved streets with a practising archaeologist who has led excavations at the site itself. This two-hour private tour cuts through the usual guide-script narratives, offering insights grounded in actual fieldwork rather than rehearsed commentary. You'll explore the Roman city frozen by Vesuvius with someone trained at Federico II University in Naples, who knows which buildings are still revealing secrets and why certain discoveries matter to how we understand daily life two millennia ago.

Highlights

• Led by an active archaeologist with excavation experience at Pompeii
• Private tour, no group queues or shared narratives
• Pompeii Express ticket included for site entry
• Federico II University Naples-trained specialist perspective
• Access to interpretations based on ongoing research projects
• Wheelchair accessible routes throughout the site

What to expect

You'll move through Pompeii's main areas at a pace set by your archaeologist guide rather than fixed itineraries. Expect detailed stops at buildings and artifacts with explanations tied to actual excavation findings. Your guide will discuss current thinking on how residents lived, worked, and died, without the embellished stories common to larger tour groups. The two hours are tight, so focus stays on key sites rather than covering everything. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water; there's limited shade on many streets.

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