Pompeii & National Archaeological Museum of Naples
Our local for this tour
Raffaele - The Local Archaeologist
Experience details
Destination
Naples
Category
Skip the line tours
Duration
5.5 hours
Mode of transport
Walking
Available languages
English • Italiano
What's included
Private guide • Skip the line
Here’s an overview of your tour
Do you want to see the ruins of Pompeii? Do you want to visit corners of the city where tourists don't arrive? What better way to do it than with a Vesuvian archaeologist and licensed guide! Without waiting for queues (I can prebook tickets for you) we will leave from the main entrance of the city: Porta Marina Superiore.
From there looking at the volcano, the Mt. Vesuvius, we will pass through the Antiquarium and the Basilica, a stunning example of roman public architecture; the Forum with the market and the main Temples. Our tour will continue through the decumanus major (Main street of Pompeii), looking closely and from inside the Baths without forgetting the famous Lupanar (red light district - for sure if you have kids we can remove it from the route).
We will explore some of the most beautiful romano houses, and in particular the richest Domus where the restorations were made by my Prof. The visit will continue through roman shops, a visit of Plaster Casts (bodies) explaining the incredible tragedy.
After this 2 hours tour at Pompeii and after a lunch break if you need, let's go to the Archeological Museum! I'll wait you at the entrance of the museum giving all the instructions to how navigate or in case I can help to find a taxi.
Inside the museum, the collections show you items discovered during the official excavations of these ancient cities or Pompeii and Herculaneum.
From frescoes, mosaics, objects from private houses, medical instruments, statues and more. Check them out and hear interesting facts and stories behind, and please, ask away! I can help create a better image in your head, and you'll see how life used to be in a typical Roman colony.
This museum is famous because of the Vesuvian collection, but, as you will see, there are other two sections you should visit: the Farnese collection, with a lot of statues from Rome, and the Egyptian collection, open to the public since last year after the restorations.
Please note: The museum closes on Tuesdays.
Your itinerary
Meeting point
Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei MisteriMeeting point
Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei MisteriSkip the line
Zoom past the long cue and enter first with your licensed guideExplore Pompeii
Let your host take you on a two-hour journey through the most spectacular areas in Pompeii. Visit an ancient theatre, bath, brothel, and forum amongst others followed by incredible stories from your knowledgeable guideOptional Lunch
Feeling hungry? Your host will show you the best lunch spot in Pompeii with several options to choose fromTrain to Naples
Jump on a train and enjoy a 50-minute journey to the Archaoeological Museum of NaplesMuseum
Admire the Temple of the ArchaeologyVesuvian\Pompeii Collection
Divided into different sections; we will admire mosaics, frescoes, a section dedicated to the objects (musical and medical instruments, materials found in the houses, glasses and much more), the "secret cabinet" (the erotic collection) from the cities, and more!Farnese Collection
Statues, full of statues! They come from Rome, copies of statues made by Greeks, representing emperors, myths and gods, like the famous Hercules, symbol of the museum. They are in Naples and not in Rome because....follow me and I will tell you!
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Raffaele
The Local Archaeologist
Raffaele5.0367 reviewsI speakEnglish • Italiano
Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
- Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
Included
- Private guide
- Skip the line
Not included
- Tickets
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
Such a nice experience
"What a pleasure to visit Pompei and the Naples museum with Raffaele! We would never been able to enjoy both places so much in so little time without his expert guidance!"
- 5.0
Fabulous experience
"Raffaele was an excellent guide. He took us to the most interesting parts of Pompeii and we really learned what life was like in the city 2000 years ago. Through his descriptions of the volcano eru...
- 5.0
Fantastic experience!
"My family and I couldn’t have imagined a better experience! Raffaele was in touch with us days before we traveled to Rome and helped us with travel logistics to meet him at Pompeii and the Museum. He...
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Our local for this tour
Raffaele - The Local Archaeologist
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