One of the best Tour we did in Italy! The Guide was great! We saw so much of Pompeii in three…read morehours. Pompeii is fascinating don't miss it

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Half-Day Tour of Pompeii with Lello: My partner and I wish…read morewe had booked a longer tour because we were beyond mesmerized with learning and seeing Pompeii's rich legacy and history. Our archeologist tour guide Lello educated us with everything we needed to know, so when the tour was done, my partner and I could navigate around the ruins with ease and soak in the must see spots we couldn't get to in the tour, with the knowledge Lello gifted us, that really helped with appreciating what we were looking at and where we we standing. Hopefully we get to go back to Italy in the future, and if we do do we would book another tour of Pompeii with Tours of Pompeii with Lello & co. Thank you for this amazing experience!

My family and I was picked up in front of our hotel on 9/2/23, but on our return trip we were told…read morethey'd done us a favor in the morning and we were promptly told to exit the bus at the city center. Tony our guide did say he'd give us directions once we were kicked off the bus, but when I approached him saying, "You said you'd give us directions back to our hotel", he said "LADY!" in a frustrated tone and his directions were poor at best. All of this was in bad form needless-to-say, along with his phoned in tour. M J McDonald

From the owner: L'ass. culturale locus iste si dedica alla promozione, al recupero e alla valorizzazione del…read morepatrimonio storico, artistico, culturale, urbanistico, delle tradizioni popolari ed antropologiche di Napoli e della Campania ed educa alla sensibilità ambientalista. Progetta itinerari narrati di storia dell'arte, antropologia e storia delle tradizioni popolari, percorsi monografici su personaggi particolamente significativi per la storia e la cultura di Napoli, percorsi naturalistici e di educazione ambientale, rivolgendosi al pubblico adulto, ai giovani e alle scuole. L'anima dei luoghi è conservata solo nella memoria di coloro che li hanno vissuti, li hanno ricordati, li hanno resi immortali con le loro gesta e il loro fare storico. Con questa convinzione - base degli studi a carattere scientifico che precedono ogni attività culturale e progettazione di itinerari - l'Associazione mira a "meravigliare" quanti desiderano conoscere le storie di un locus partenopeo, utilizzando tecniche di narrazione suggestiva e coinvolgente, in primis lo storytelling.

While visiting Napoli during our Mediterranean cruise we made sure to visit Pompeii…read more U enter the park with your group & then u processed to walk around the entire area, this place is unreal to think this area was once inhabited by people seems so crazy. As u walk through the streets & ruins it feels almost unreal seeing how well preserved a lot of the structures & streets are is pretty cool. Seeing so much of this ancient city is fascinating, not a lot of the preserved bodies on display as I recall I think those are elsewhere, we saw 1-2 such an odd thing to see. The park is very well kept u can see Mount Vesuvius in the distance, this adds such an unreal factor, overall this was a very humbling & educational experience.

Since this is essentially a secondary listing for "Pompeii Ruins" on Yelp, just adding a few more…read morenotes here that I didn't include in my main review. Highlights for me were: 1) the Forum: on the south western side of the park, past the Temple of Venus which is fairly close to the entrance by Porta Marina. This was the main public square and socio-economic center for the city with many different government, religious and commercial buildings set around it. Some of the important ruins include the Basilica, the court of law and business center, and the Macellum, a covered food market and marketplace. Temples of Jupiter and Apollo served religious functions. 2) the bath houses: there are a few different locations Terme Stabiane, Terme del Foro, Terme Suburbane--though I went to the Forum location, was really impressed by how well laid out and preserved this building was. 3) thermopoliums: plural because around 80 different locations were found within Pompeii. These are the equivalent of street food vendors where the working class would procure hot food to go, since the majority of Pompeii's 10-35K residents at the time of its destruction in 79 AD didn't live in villas, rather in multistory buildings without kitchens, hence depended on these for sustenance. These L-shaped marble counters held terracotta jars of hot and cold food, such as stews, meats, and spiced wine. 4) "suburban" Villa di Diomede and Villa dei Misteri which require a separate fee of €8 payable in cash or card at the gate to that section of the park, if it's not already included in your particular combo ticket. These two villas underwent multiple restorations and haven't always been open to the public. Both are examples of larger, grand residences with more complex layouts, the latter housing famous colorful frescos depicting rituals related to an esoteric cult of Dionysus. 5) necropolises: a few different locations around the outskirts of the town, it was fascinating to see how ancient traditions of mausoleums carry into current conventions. 6) interesting signage: while I don't read Latin, from the translations I read about pertaining to some of the sites, they certainly got their point across. I chuckled at the mosaic with Latin phrase "Cave Canem" literally "beware of the dog" showing a snarling black dog, placed at the entrance of one of the domiciles. Side note there is restoration and excavation work ongoing at different sites within the park, so not every building is open to the public. Even some structures that were open within the past several months like the House of Menander and Lupanare di Pompei (Pompeii's brothel) were not open.

Visiting Pompeii Archaeological Park was like stepping back in time. I loved wandering the ancient…read morestreets and learning about the history of this incredible place. It was both fascinating and emotional. Walking the same paths people traveled nearly 2,000 years ago was surreal, but seeing the casts of the victims who were preserved by the eruption brought tears to my eyes. It was a powerful reminder of the human tragedy that occurred there. Be prepared for a lot of walking, and some of the cobblestone paths can be rough and uneven in spots, so comfortable shoes are a must. Despite that, it was a truly amazing and unique experience that I'll never forget. If you love history, this is one of those places that leaves a lasting impression.

Beautiful historical site dating back to the time before Christ. The last time I was here was in…read more1985 and was so long ago that I really forgot most of what I had seen. It was like I was seeing it for the first time. This is an archaeological site with a story to tell and one where I highly recommend that you get a guided tour as the story they have to tell is super interesting, very educational and entertaining. Doing it yourself, which I usually am a big fan of, is something you should avoid in this case. The guides are the storyteller's here and do an excellent job of weaving in key events and dates and the lifestyle of the Roman people that lived here at the time of the second eruption. They also go into great detail on the type of construction they had at that time and how they rebuilt the structures after the major earthquakes that occurred in front of the major eruption that happened in 79 AD. Added details, which I was not even aware of was their was a first major eruption that occurred with Mount Vesuvius in 2000 years BC! Who knew? This is just an example of the type of details they go into which makes this guided tour so fascinating. If you are a fan of history as I am and love seeing ruins and how people live thousands of years ago, then this is an absolute must visit. It's one of the best archaeological sites I've ever visited in my 69 years of being on this earth and being a seasoned traveler on top of that.

If history is your thing, this tour is a great way to learn about and experience Pompei. When we…read moresigned up for the bus tour, this location was not on the itinerary. However, after we arrived at the meeting location in the piazza, we discovered that the tour we purchased was not the same as where the bus was going. It was similar, but not the same. Since we were dressed for Sorrento and other areas along the Amalfi Coast, we were not expecting to do a lot of walking. Nevertheless, we had a great time. On the day of the two-hour tour, it was extremely hot outside, but we were well prepared with water, hats and sunglasses. The tour was interesting and surreal, as we learned more about the ancient Roman city. Prior to the tour, we were provided with earbuds and a speaker, which added to the experience in such a large crowd. It was a well organized tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and he had a great sense of humor. Prior to exiting the bus for the Pompei tour, those who wanted to pick up dinner immediately following the tour submitted orders to our main tour leader. The carryout meals were ready at the specified time. Overall, the process was a well-oiled machine.

From the owner: The tours that we offer in Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Naples, Ravello and Amalfi are exciting and…read moreunique. I guarantee an incredible experience if you allow us to be your personal guide.

I used this company twice on our trip in Sorrento. They were on time and professional each time…read more Driving is not easy there and they were great. If you book early enough online, the discounted price is nice too.

Lorenzo with Sorrento Transfers was the perfect driver and local guide! He was always early/on time…read morefor pick-ups. He recommended the absolute best places to eat and provided wonderful commentary about the region during transport. For those concerned about a language barrier, his English is great. He was easy to communicate with via email during the planning process: He always responded promptly and was very thorough. We just loved Lorenzo. He made the trip so relaxing and stress-free. He picked us up and dropped us back of in Rome. He took care of us during our three days in Sorrento, and, as I said, his recommendations were always spot on. he is a very kind-hearted man who is genuinely eager to make everyone's vacation a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This was my fifth time in Italy (so I've had my fair share of guides and transfers--this was the best!), but the first time either of my parents had traveled to Europe, so I really wanted to make it a special and relaxing experience for them. Lorenzo made sure that happened. I thought it his pricing was beyond reasonable. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Well preserved ruins right in the middle of Pompeii. It is amazing to see how well preserved it is…read more they have done a marvelous job of preserving everything for future generations to see. The acoustics were incredible. Our guide clapped his hands and you could hear the echo so clear. A must see.