I am not sure where to start. Our day at Pompeii was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. Alex was -- in a word -- perfect! He was the perfect guide for our family. We have a very bright and high energy 12-year-old boy, Jack, and Alex immediately geared his tour with that in mind. From the start, he completely engaged with our son to pull him into the history and mystery that is Pompeii. Don't get me wrong, Alex didn't talk down or overly simplify the tour -- we were all engaged and learned so much. It is easy to see how much Alex loves what he does and loves to educate visitors so that they feel a part of the tour...not just talked at. Alex kept the pace moving for our active kiddo but also took some pity on his jet-lagged parents with some rest spots along the way. (We were very grateful.) Alex was knowledgeable, friendly and energetic. He made the history of Pompeii come alive. We learned more than "just the facts" and it was the perfect start to our holiday in Italy. Not only did Alex share his vast knowledge of Pompeii with us, he also gave us some wonderful insights into the areas we were visiting while in Sorrento. Hands down, this was the perfect kick off of our vacation. My son even said that he was going to be comparing all the other tours we booked to Alex...and he did. Happy to report that at the end of our stay in Italy, Alex's tour still remained at the top of the list for Jack...and for us. We highly recommend choosing a tour with Alex if you get the chance. (He also has great gelato recommendations.)
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lobstermana
July 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic Pompei tour with Alex.
A fantastic tour with Alex. He was our favourite tour guide of our whole trip. He kept the kids (9,12,14 boys) attention and showed us the highlights. Incredibly knowledgeable. Honestly we couldn’t spend much more time it was so hot. We were about an hour late for our tour and Alex spent an extra 20 min with us. Highly recommend Alex’s tour.
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Laura553
May 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Five stars are well deserved
Fantastic- book early! Visited with two adults and kids aged 13 and 15. Alex was dynamic and interesting. He brought Pompeii to life for us. My only complaint- I should have booked 3 hours instead of 2! He filled the time perfectly, kept us all engaged and showed us a great overview.
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Christopher M
May 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
What an amazing tour guide Alex is!
Alex was a the best guide! We had many tours in Italy and I cannot say enough good things about Alex. He was there before us and communicated exactly where he would be. His tour was awesome and for having a 13 and 11 year old he did a wonderful job of making sure they were included and asked them many questions. He was very engaging and took us to parts of Pompeii where we felt like the only ones there. He knows that place very well and his knowledge is amazing!
I wish we could have spent the day there with him because 2 hours was just not enough. When we left he did identify some other locations to see and we parted ways.
For anyone reading this please know Alex is a wonderful guide and if you do not book with him you will miss out. This was my family’s favorite tour in Italy.
Thank you Alex!
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Donna_in_India
April 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best Tour of Pompeii
We loved our tour! Alex is very knowledgeable about Pompeii and his details and stories about the ancient city brought it to life for us. He knew where to take us - and when - to best avoid the crowds. Alex was very engaging and personable. My teen daughter said he was the best guide we've ever had. There really are no words to describe Pompeii and I don't think you can do it justice without a guide. From my original email to Alex Tour Pompeii to our saying goodbye to Alex after our tour, it was a great experience. One thing to add - I love that all of Alex's tours are private and I love that Alex is the only guide! So when you read the reviews, you can trust you'll be going with Alex. Highly recommend. Book early - he books up quickly!
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ellensN4649LC
March 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Book this tour ! Especially if you have kids.
Alex was a phenomenal tour guide. Hands down the best tour of the trip. If I could give him 6 stars I would. He was so good with the children (and adults!) and made the tour so much fun. We didn’t want it to end. Also being an English speaking family he spoke English fluently and so clear (my kids had difficulty with other English speaking tours with tour guides with thick accents). Alex was also so patient when we took a wrong turn and were running behind. He communicated well prior to the trip and the day of on WhatsApp. He made the tour very fun despite our very rainy day. Book your tour now with Alex before he fills up!
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Shgim
March 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Simply the best!
Wow! Alex is such a talented guide and our entire family loved our day. We did both sites (pompei with kids combined with Herculaneum in the afternoon). It was perfect. Definitely try to do both! My kids who are 10 and 8 learned so much and loved Alex who was so knowledgeable, passionate and fun. They will never forgot this day. It’s a great day of fun for the kids because they can explore and discover and there’s a lot of space/area to roam. Worth the day trip from Rome. As you can see from the photo the kids really loved Alex (and the adults too!).
A++++
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W7964PHjenniferd
March 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Alex is simply the best tour guide in Pompeii!
We loved our tour of Pompeii. Alex is passionate about the history of Pompeii and shared his deep knowledge of ancient Pompeii. His fun facts keep my son engaged for the whole tour. Grazie Alex!
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T3958ZWsilviap
December 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great for families
Alex was great with our guys of all ages, from 7 to 16, they were all thrilled! Like us adults from thetronde. With sympathy, cheerfulness and an immense culture Alex has transported us into a thousand very interesting stories, giving us a perfect photograph of Pompeii! The tour with Alex is a MUST if you have guys to intrigue. That's great!
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J6637GCdirkv
November 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect tour
Absolutely perfect tour! Alex feels the group and adjusts his tour according. He’s just a very friendly, intelligent person :)