We spoke to guide Roberta Avilla who explained that she could assist us on a tour of key sites that would be of interest. Much more than what you would see on your own. We arrived at Herculaneum and outside there were professional tour guides who can provide a more detailed insight. We decided that we would invest in a tour guide to get a better understanding and appreciation of the historic site. The actual site is much smaller than Pompeii, saying that though there are many more things to digest and absorb. It was the second time that we had visited Herculaneum.