Roberto M.

Welcome! My name is Roberto. I am an Archaeologist and an official Tour Guide of Italy I obtained bachelor degree in Cultural Heritage, master degree in Classical Archaeology and the diploma of Post-Graduate School in Archeological Heritage. I have been an licensed guide of Campania Region (Italy) since 2011 and I have also worked as an archaeologist all around the Mediterranean sea: Populonia (Livorno, Italy), Paestum (Salerno, Italy), Olbia de Provance (Hyères, Var -France), Efestia (Lemnos, Greece), Phaistos, (Crete, Greece). Since I was a child I loved history of ancient Greeks and Romans and also the Art history from the Middle Ages to the Avanguardie of the '900. I live in Salerno, a characteristic sea town located between the paradise of Amalfi Coast and the charming Cilento. Thanks to my job and passion I working and travelling all over the World discovering different people, cultures and stories. I'm going to offer my knowledge in the art-historical and archaeological field for anyone who wants to understand and investigate the incredible richness of my country. Together we will discover the secrets of ancient Greeks and Romans that already in the past they knew the incomparable beauty of those places. With me you will know also other ancient civilizations and royal families, like Lombards, Normans, Anjous, Aragons and Bourbons, that ruled and enriched the Region with Monuments of incredible beauty and historic value. I'm a member of Slow Food (an international movement that strives to preserve traditional and regional cuisine and encourages farming of plants, seeds and livestock characteristic of the local ecosystem) and so I organize specific tours to those who want to discover the authentic pleasures of wine and traditional food. I also do online pre-trip consultations to help traveller to get their best from their vacations. Availability, preparation and organization are my greatest battle horses to transmit the love that I feel for my country and its history. I'm proud to have been chosen as guide by part of the British Royal family (Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and her sons Lousie and James), the singer of the Coldplay Chris Martin, the footballer Peter Crouch, the Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky and other thousands of couriuos travellers! With my online virtual tour of Pompeii I've hosted 100+ companies (Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Airbnb, Alibaba, Cisco, Pfizer, Zillow, American Express, HP Enterprise, Linkedin, Tumblr, T-Mobile, Nike, Deliveroo, Yelp!, Salesforce and many others) that did team buildings travelling in time into the ancient Roman era! Come join me on a tour! I would love to show you the Greek temples of Paestum, the buried cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Amalfi maritime power, the rooms of the Royal Palace of Caserta, Naples, the delicious foods and so much more…

As a licensed tour guide and professional classical archaeologist my style is defined as relaxed, highly interactive, deeply educational, and customized. I lead private excursions with an engaging narrative format across the Campania region, including Pompeii, Herculaneum, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast.

Key pillars of my signature touring style include:

• Archaeological Depth: Leveraging a Master’s degree in Classical Archaeology, I skip basic superficial facts to provide structural, historical, and architectural context. I specialize in revealing hidden, easily missed details across the ancient ruins.

• Socratic & Conversational Approach: Reviewers frequently highlight my distinct style of posing thoughtful questions to guests. This sparks active discussions rather than passive viewing, making it highly engaging for families and small groups.

• Pacing and Humor: My tours balance strict historical accuracy with sharp, local humor and a well-thought-out, unhurried pace designed to beat the heavy crowds.

• Hyper-Local Culinary Integration: As an active member of the international Slow Food movement, I shape my itineraries to include authentic regional cuisine. I steer guests away from tourist traps to drink and dine exactly where the locals do.

• High Customization & Flexibility: I work one-on-one with travelers to co-create tailored itineraries based on specific physical pacing or historical interests

I design an environment where travelers can feel authentic and free to explore historic themes of identity and power without judgment. I emphasize the importance of travelers feeling "at home" while exploring ancient ruins. Beyond antiquity, I highlight modern cultural history. On these excursions, I traces the presence of 20th-century LGBTQ+ writers and artists who left a cultural mark on regional coastal towns like Positano and Capri.