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Pompeii & National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Raffaele - The Local Archaeologist

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Raffaele - The Local Archaeologist

Get ready to explore the greatest archaeological site of Pompeii and its Museum! Join me on a day trip that will take you back in time to the 79AD! Visit the ancient ruins and continue our tour to explore the most important archaeological museum of the world where all from Pompeii is stored!

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 Misteri

  • Meeting point

    Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri

  • Skip the line

    Zoom past the long cue and enter first with your licensed guide

  • Explore 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 guide

  • Optional Lunch

    Feeling hungry? Your host will show you the best lunch spot in Pompeii with several options to choose from

  • Train to Naples

    Jump on a train and enjoy a 50-minute journey to the Archaoeological Museum of Naples

  • Museum

    Admire the Temple of the Archaeology

  • Vesuvian\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!
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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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.

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