








Roberto has been leading guided tours all over the Campania region for more than a decade.
Having obtained his bachelors degree in Cultural Heritage, a masters degree in Classical Archaeology, and a post-graduate diploma Archeological Heritage, he is uniquely well-qualified to help visitors discover and experience the archaeological sites and ruins of this region. He’s been a licensed guide since 2011 and has welcomed thousands of travelers to Campania, the Amalfi Coast, and beyond.
A native of Salerno and a practicing archaeologist, his specialty is touring the region’s ancient sites such as Paestum, Pompeii, and Herculaneum. A proponent of the Slow Food movement, which aims to preserve and promote traditional local cuisines, Roberto also loves taking his travelers to local restaurants, farms, and producers who create delicacies found only in Campania.
Please note: Roberto works with a small team of fellow archaeologist-guides, so even if he isn't personally available he can usually have a well-qualified colleague cover for him. His colleagues can give tours in French, Chinese, and Russian, in addition to Spanish and English.
Lives In
Salerno
Guides In
Campania
Years of Experience
13 years
Languages
English, Italian, and Spanish
Welcome to Campania and the Amalfi Coast! My name is Roberto and I am an archaeologist and authorized guide of the Campania Region. I live in Salerno, a characteristic sea town located between the paradise of Amalfi Coast and the charming Cilento.
I have been an authorized guide of the Campania Region since 2011 and I am also a practicing archaeologist, having worked all around the Mediterranean sea at sites like Populonia (Livorno, Italy), Paestum (Salerno, Italy), Olbia de Provance (Hyères, Var -France), Efestia (Lemnos, Greece), Phaistos, (Crete, Greece).
As a guide, my goal is to share my knowledge in the fields of art, history, and archaeology with those seeking to understand the incredible historical and cultural richness of the Amalfi Coast and greater Campania region. I try to bring these ancient archaeological sites to life, and show them in a way that doesn't feel stale or distant.
But the region is also more than just what we can see from the past! So I also run tours to our bustling cities and towns (and beautiful islands). While the Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy, with a good guide you can still get away from some of the crowds and see what authentic local life here is like. And that's what I aim to do when exploring cities like Naples, Sorrento, and Salerno!
I also collaborate with the Slow Food movement and am passionate about our culinary traditions, so I'd be happy to take you to try lots of great local treats and share some good restaurant recommendations.
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4.97 rating from 83 reviews
Malcolm Baggott
March 13, 2026
5/5
Francesco was an excellent guide and explained everything very clearly .
Pompeii with an Archaeologist | Organized by Roberto and guided by Francesco
Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su
March 10, 2026
5/5
Roberto had an emergency so Francesco was our guide for the day. He did a great job, was full of knowledge about the archeology as well as the history of the area, taking us through 2000 years at both sites. He was able to show us the best of both Herculaneum and Pmpei and steer us to what to see once he left us. Such a great way to truly learn about both sites. Highly recommend!
Uncover the Ruins of Pompeii & Herculaneum | Guided by Roberto
Gautam & Anamarija
February 22, 2026
5/5
Roberto was great - friendly, knowledgeable and really capable of bringing Pompei to life, pointing out bits of overarching and daily history. My girlfriend is a Roman history aficionado, and she really had fun learning more about daily life in pompei
Pompeii with an Archaeologist | Guided by Roberto
Brian Nadel
November 20, 2025
5/5
Excellent and knowledgeable guide for Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Ruins of Herculaneum | Guided by Roberto
Patrick J
October 18, 2025
5/5
Roberto is an exceptional guide. Obviously a subject matter expert, his plan and time allocation for a combined Ercolano and Pompeii tour over five hours was excellent. We saw the sites and were given the relevant timelines, historical context, explanation of the discovery and archaeology that recovered the cities, and then a great explanation of what period life looked like at the time of the eruption. GRAZIE ROBERTO!
Uncover the Ruins of Pompeii & Herculaneum | Guided by Roberto
4.97 rating from 83 reviews