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2-Hour Naples National Archaeological Museum Tour with Mosaic Highlights

2 Hours Round trip from Piazza Museo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the National Archaeological Museum in Naples with a professional Italian guide
02 See statues from ancient Herculaneum and the celebrated Farnese marble collection
03 Admire the Cameo collection with the famous Tazza Farnese, once owned by Lorenzo il Magnifico
04 Visit one of the world's best-preserved Mosaic collections, including the renowned Mosaic of Great Alexander

Visit the National Archaeological Museum in Naples on a guided tour focused on its extraordinary ancient collections. Explore statues from ancient Herculaneum, the Farnese marble collection, the Cameo collection with the famous Tazza Farnese, and artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum. You will also admire the museum's remarkable Mosaic collection, including the renowned Mosaic of Great Alexander, alongside works from Greek, Roman, and Renaissance times.

Admire the renowned Mosaic of Great Alexander from ancient Pompeii.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Naples, Pompeii, Ercolano

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

National Archaeological Museum of Naples Discovery

Meet your Italian tour guide on the ground floor of the museum.
See the statues from ancient Herculaneum, the Farnese marble collection, and the Cameo collection with the famous Tazza Farnese, an agate cup that belonged to Lorenzo il Magnifico.
Look at the Egyptian collection, if the basement is open.
Continue to the second floor, where many artifacts from ancient Pompeii and Herculaneum are located.
Stop on the first floor on the way back to visit the Mosaic collection, which is among the best preserved in the world.
Admire the renowned Mosaic of Great Alexander from ancient Pompeii.
Return to the entrance to look at the marble statues and sarcophaguses placed along the corridor.