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Highlights
- Ideal for history buffs, discover one of the finest archaeological collections on this 2-hour private tour with the help of an expert archaeologist.
- Spend less time waiting and more time admiring the stunning Alexander Mosaic and the intriguing Herculaneum papyri with skip-the-line tickets.
- Uncover the stories behind meticulously crafted marble statues like the Farnese Bull - priceless artifacts that have survived for thousands of years!
- Choose from guides available in French, Spanish, English, German, or Italian and learn about the erotic hidden secrets of the Secret Room.
- Fun fact: When the Farnese Hercules was first discovered, his legs were missing!
Your Experience
The Farnese obsession is a fascinating journey through history. Alessandro Farnese, who served as pope for the Catholic Church, was renowned not just for his position but also for his passion in collecting artifacts. This private 2-hour tour starts at the grand entrance, allowing you to skip any lines and meet your guide immediately.
Your expert archaeologist will illuminate the historical significance of Farnese's collection. Highlights include the colossal Farnese Bull—the largest sculpture from antiquity—and the powerful depiction of Farnese Hercules who once welcomed visitors in 216 AD at the Baths of Caracalla. Marvel at Atlas, burdened with carrying the world as shown on the Farnese Atlas.
Witness stunning frescoes and mosaics that capture Alexander the Great's triumph over Persians during the Battle of Gaugamela. The tour is filled with remarkable pieces from this extensive collection.
The Secret Is Revealed
Your journey continues to a special location—the Secret Room, where you'll encounter an excellent display of over 250 sexually-themed artifacts unearthed in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Historically deemed too risqué for the public eye, this collection was reserved exclusively for "mature gentlemen with good moral standing."
The tour concludes at Naples National Archaeological Museum's Great Hall of the Sundial. Here, you can admire a magnificent ceiling painting depicting King Ferdinand IV and Queen Maria Carolina being crowned, symbolizing their reign.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Access to a 2-hour private guided tour of the Naples National Archaeological Museum
- An expert archaeologist speaking French, Spanish, English, German, or Italian will guide you
- Skip-the-line entry for hassle-free museum access
- Includes an entrance ticket valued at €20
- Egyptian Area
- Temporary Displays
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Ticket Delivery
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at entrance of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli.
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Address: Piazza Museo, 19, 80135 Napoli NA, Italy.
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Guide identifier: Your guide will be holding a sign with your name.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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