Things to do in Campania, Italy: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

November 3, 2021 Carley Gatson

Campania (Italian pronunciation: [kamˈpaːnja]) is a region in Southern Italy. As of 2014, the region had a population of around 5,869,000 people, making it the third-most-populous region of Italy; its total area of 13,590 km (5,247 sq mi) makes it the most densely populated region in the country. Located on the Italian Peninsula, with the Mediterranean Sea to the west, it includes the small Phlegraean Islands and Capri for administration as part of the region.
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1. Skip-the-line Ancient Herculaneum Highlights Exclusive Tour with Private Guide

Ercolano Scavi, 80056 Ercolano, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy Herculaneum Tours
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Pretty famous at the time, as historians have preserved into their reports, the small city of Herculaneum, settled at the Volcano Vesuvius slopes, had been buried during the Vulcanic burst dated 79 A.C. Despite the centuries and the new urban settlements, 2000 years after that awful disaster you have the chance to move around the city and walk on the original stoned pavements. The  private guide will show you the highlights of the Roman city while listening in details to our ancestors’ customs and traditions. Among the must see of the site, your will visit the "Palestra" (gym) and the houses whose walls are decorated with spectacular frescoes such as Casa di Nettuno e Anfritrite, Casa dello Scheletro, Casa dell'Alcova e Casa del salone nero. Skip the line and join our guides in this amazing 2.5 hours private walk into one of the most famous archaeological sites of the Campania region.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By FredPurdue

Our tour was from a cruise ship and was fabulous. Early in the day and without crowds as you would find at Pompeii. It was a resort village, populated with only a few slaves and caretakers when hit by a pyroclastic flow that covered the town to a depth of six meters, preserving it. Wonderful mosaics, frescoes and statues. Photographers will enjoy the subjects of buildings, streets, art, and houses. Do not suggest a tripod, my DSLR with a zoom lens was all I needed. Some rooms are dark, so anticipate using a high ISO. Take shots from the rim above before walking through the tunnel to be in the village. Then you will use the wide-angle a lot.

2. Dante's Inferno Narrative Tour on Lake Averno, Pozzuoli, Naples

Caronte, Via Lago Averno Lato Destro, 2, 80078 Pozzuoli NA, Italy Human Festival
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The narrative walk of the Human Festival, “Inferno”, with its evocative capacity will give life to a literary journey led by guides and actors who lead the visitor on a journey into the places and within himself through beauty and narration. The participating public thus relives suggestions between the values of humanistic ideals and the anthropological culture of the territory. Dante and Virgil walk together and converse about the things of the world. Let's walk together along the shores of Lake Averno, in the sign and word of Dante ...

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3. Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist and Skip The Line

Piazza Porta Marina Inferiore, 10, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy ELIANA SANDRETTI
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There will be no one but me as a tour guide. There will be no other people on the tour besides you. I worked in Pompeii for a few years as an archaeologist and It'll be a pleasure to guide you through the secrets and mysteries of this beautiful place. All details you won't find on the internet or books. Skip The Line Included in the Tour. After the experience you can stay on the site until closing and continue exploring the beauties with the advice I will give you.

Inclusions: Authorized tour guide and assistance during the tour., Skip the line to buy tickets on site (due to Covid-19 there may be variations) , Private Tour , Main attractions of Pompeii., Taxes , Archaeological Tour Guide

Exclusions: Entrance tickets (16 euros per person + 2 euros commission)., Food and drinks

Reviewed By gloriar554

Excellent tour guide. We spent fantastic days in Naples and Pompei. We learnt about history, art, culture and also we had typical food (you should taste mozzarella and pizza from Naples) She speaks italian and english as well.... we were very happy with our tour guide ! Bravo!!

4. Herculaneum Private Tour with an Archaeologist

Parco Archeologico di Ercolano, Corso Resina, 187, 80056 Ercolano NA, Italy ELIANA SANDRETTI
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A Private Tour of Herculaneum to visit the archaeological site. There will be no other guides besides me and you are guaranteed to be with an archaeological guide. After the experience, you can stay on the site until closing and continue exploring the beauties with the advice I will give you.

Inclusions: Archaeological Guide and assistance during the Tour., Specialized archaeological guide, Private Tour, Main attractions of Herculaneum, Taxes

Exclusions: Entrance tickets (13 euros per person + 2 euros in commissions if purchased in advance or online), Food and drinks

Reviewed By gloriar554

Excellent tour guide. We spent fantastic days in Naples and Pompei. We learnt about history, art, culture and also we had typical food (you should taste mozzarella and pizza from Naples) She speaks italian and english as well.... we were very happy with our tour guide ! Bravo!!

5. Pompeii Private Tour with an Archaeologist Guide

Via Villa dei Misteri, 1, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy Askos Tours
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The easiest-to-handle tour because it gives most of the site’s impressions in just two hours. If you are in Naples area and you still have some time left before you leave, a visit in Pompeii can be your best choice. During this tour you will be guided through the maze of streets and buildings which were destroyed overnight by the huge 79 AD eruption and covered by a thick layer of ashes and pumices until their excavations in modern times. The guide will show you the best highlights like the Forum – the main square of the city – the main houses and buildings. You’ll also stop and see the plaster casts – the dead bodies of the Pompeiians emerged by the excavations.

Inclusions: Guidance and assistance by an Archaeologist , Private Tour

Exclusions: Pompeii entrance ticket, Any kind of transportation

Reviewed By fi00ntje

The tour with Askos tours was excellent. The guide was friendley, he knew almost everything, and he was on time. You must gibe hem (Francesco) een good tip. I did.

6. Pompeii for kids or adults skip the line small group walking tour 2 hours

Piazza Porta Marina Inferiore, 10/13, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy Mondo Guide Private Day Tours
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We offer a wonderful child and adult friendly English speaking local guide for a 2 hour small group walking tour of the ruins of Pompeii.

Inclusions: Licensed English speaking local guide, Highlights visit of the Ruins within shortest time possible

Exclusions: Entrance ticket to Pompeii is not included , Ticket is pre-purchased by the company and it needs to be paid € 16 per person in cash on the spot.

Reviewed By Sarah H

We had a 2 hour private tour of Pompeii with a fantastic guide arranged through Mondo Guide. He was very knowledgeable and we all learnt so much from him and his spoken English was fantastic. He made the tour very interesting and also put some humour into it for us. He was very engaging which was great for our teenage sons and he took the time to find out about us and tell us things that we would be interested in. For example we are a very musical family so when we visited the theatre he was explaining about the acoustics which was of great interest. We were also very impressed that he was conscious not to take us to areas that were crowded with large tour groups. He waited until these areas were less busy before taking us there to ensure that we got a good view of things and that we could hear what he was saying. We are so glad that we booked this tour with this company. We saw so many large groups which we were walking around and we all commented on how much better it was to be part of a small and intimate group. We all felt that it was worth paying extra for the outstanding service that we received. We would definitely recommend Mondo Guide to people that are planning a visit to Naples.

7. Small-Group Amalfi Coast Day Cruise from Positano

Boat Rental Positano "Blue Star" Noleggio Barche, Taxi di mare, escursioni marittime. Positano, Via Marina Grande, 84017 Positano SA, Italy Blue Star Boat Tours
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Skirt the stunning Amalfi coast, stopping to explore the most scenic stretches and villages, on this small-group day cruise from Positano. Drift leisurely along the southern Italian coast, marveling at the dramatic views. Travel by the whitewashed fishing village of Praiano, the narrow cove of the Furore fjord and Conca dei Marini, home to the shimmering green waters of the Emerald Grotto sea cave (entance depends on the wind situation). Stop intermittently to swim and snorkel, then enjoy free time in Amalfi or go up to Ravello (calculate 30min bus ride oneway). With a maximum of 12 people on board, you’ll enjoy an intimate experience.

Inclusions: Professional skipper, Transport by boat, Use of snorkeling equipment, 1 drink on board (soda or mineral water)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Admission to Emerald Grotto (approx. 5 euros), Entrance fees and activities, Gratuities

Reviewed By avidtravellervic

A well deserved 5/5 on our lovely sunset boat tour! A big thanks to Elisabeth who coordinated it and Sandro who was our skipper. They showed up with a big and beautiful boat, and everything was taken care of - from the prosecco to the snacks. We came to Positano to celebrate a special occasion and they made it a special evening.

8. Pompeii: Guided Small Group Tour with Private Option

Via Villa dei Misteri, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy LivItaly Tours
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Enjoy a unique tour of Pompeii offered in a small group of maximum six people, or as Private Tour, you pick! On this 2.5 hrs journey, you will be able to visit one of the most distinctive historical sites in history with a small or private group and an actual archeologist as your guide. Pompeii is a city condensed with information of the ancient everyday life and to visit Pompeii with a knowledgeable guide is essential to understanding what the city has to offer. Pompeii is one of Italy’s best preserved archaeological sites and it is a must visit with a guide. The city was a typical ancient Roman village founded 80 B.C. A sudden eruption by the volcano, Vesuvius in 79 A.D. buried Pompeii under 6 meters of ash and wiped it off the map until it was rediscovered in 1599. Discover the story behind the life and times of this ancient port town and the modern day excavations which have helped bring it back to life!

Inclusions: Professional Expert Guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Option to Upgrade to Private Tour, Small Group Tour of only 6 people

Exclusions: Food and drinks, gratuities

Reviewed By 844dallasw

Davide was an excellent tour guide for my group of friends on an early Saturday morning. It was obvious that he loved his job and it showed through the history he walked us through during the entire tour. I would highly recommend any tour with Davide and if the Vatican is on your bucket list, then early morning access is the tour you want. Happy travels!

9. Private Tour: Pompeii Tour with Family Tour Option

Via Villa dei Misteri, 2, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy Leisure Italy - Tours
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Rewind 2,000 years with this private 2-hour walking tour of Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Meet your knowledgeable guide at the entrance, and explore the well-preserved highlights of this Roman city, all frozen in time since 79 AD. See the streets, shops and the Forum; and view the brothel, an ancient theater and more. If you have children in tow, choose the family tour, with maps and puzzles to engage the kids. Enjoy the full attention of a private guide on this private tour.

Inclusions: Blue Badge private guide, If family option is selected - Pompeii4kids Activities, Booklet and Map - for kids from 6 to 12 yrs

Exclusions: Pompeii ENTRY FEE NOT INCLUDED - € 16 per adult person (free under 18 yrs showing valid ID), Pick up and Drop off not included

Reviewed By ladd53

Although our tour was a while ago, recent events underscore the importance of a guide in making a lasting memory. Fabrizio Belleni provided us a most wonderful day of history and culture as we efficiently toured Pompeii and were introduced to the Amalfi Coast. His knowledge and driving skill were matched by a desire to understand our interests and guide us to a wonderful mix of sights, and even a relaxed afternoon coffee by the sea. Recently, as the pandemic raised concerns for people we know around the world, we thought of Fabrizio and checked to see how he was doing. This reminded us of how important he was (and continues to be) – to our family’s memory of one great day! Fabrizio is missing in this photo, because he took the picture.

10. Positano, Amalfi & Ravello - Shared Tour

Stazione Marittima, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy Di Sarno Car Service - Tours & Excursions
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This full-day tour perfectly pairs land and sea. You’ll visit 3 of the Amalfi coast’s star attractions – Amalfi, Positano and Ravello. You will have 1,5 hours of free time to visit these amazing cities. In a small group, you’ll trundle from a village to village, exploring every nook and cranny up the beauty of this world-famous coastline. This tour give you a local flavour of the destination while showcasing its uniquem authentic and responsible values. With a maximum of 15 guests, this tour features a more personal touch. First up you’ll stop in the cliff-side village of Positano where you’ll not be able to take your eyes off the colourful houses tubling down into the sea. Afterwards, we’ll follow the coast further along to the sun-soaked town of Amalfi to enjoy some free time. And last but not least, you’ll head to Ravello, the charming village of the coast, here you can take pictures in your free time. Walk the narrow streets full of wonderful craft and ceramics shops.

Inclusions: Pick up service from selected points, Live commentary on board, English speaking driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Multilingual guide available on request, Tips

Reviewed By dianegQ6496FR

Nico was out tour guide. He was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He was not like previous tour guides that I have had experience with in such that he did not push us towards any particular restaurant or stores. Rather, he gave us general advice and told us which places were not recommended and why. We felt that he had our best interests at heart and not looking for kickbacks like other tour guides.

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