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National Archaeological Museum: Ancient Naples in 2 Hours
- 2 hours
- Skip The Line Tours
- Naples
Choose one of 4 locals available
Experience hosted by Nino, Serena & other locals
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Naples, Italy
- Category
- Skip The Line Tours
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Transport mode
- Walking tour
- Available languages
- English, Español, Italiano, Português
- Included
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- Private guide
- Entrance ticket Museum
- All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
5 reasons to book this tour
- Hear unique stories & insights about the attraction
- See the National Archaeological Museum from a different perspective
- Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
- Discover the ins & outs of the museum
- Forget about big tourist groups & audio guides!
What you can expect
If exploring the National Archaeological Museum of Naples is on your travel bucket list, this guided tour is designed to turn that dream into a truly unforgettable experience. More than just a visit, it’s a deep dive into the art, stories, and secrets of ancient civilizations — all made seamless and enriching by your local host.
Follow your knowledgeable guide and step into a world of Roman grandeur and everyday life. From the mesmerizing Pompeii & Herculaneum Frescoes to the imposing sculptures of the Farnese Collection, and the intricate detail of the Alexander Mosaic, you’ll experience the museum’s highlights through the eyes of someone who truly knows its soul. Say goodbye to crowded group tours and impersonal audio guides — this journey is all about personal connection and tailored insight.
To keep your visit stress-free, your host can take care of the ticket arrangements in advance, letting you skip the lines and dive straight into discovery. With so much to explore, every moment saved is a moment gained in the ancient world.
Each local host brings their own background — whether in history, art, or archaeology — and they’re ready to share both the well-known and the overlooked corners of MANN. Want to adjust the route to match your interests? Just ask — this tour is as flexible as it is fascinating.
Choose your local
Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
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Nino
The Foodie Historian
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Serena
The Smiling Guide
5.063 reviewsEnglish・Español・Italiano・Português -
Milly
The Sporty Guide
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Raffaele
The Local Archaeologist
5.0390 reviewsEnglish・Italiano
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
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Meeting point
Meet at In front of Espresso Napoletano Store, located close to the museum - Naples to start your journey
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Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
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Inside the National Archaeological Museum
Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees like Pompeii & Herculaneum Frescoes and Farnese Collection, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions! -
Keep Exploring
After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Naples -
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
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Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Kåre🇳🇴 Norway
(About local )
26 July 2025
We met up near our Airbnb in Chiaia and had a great few hours with Nino. Understanding all the layers of this chaotic city makes the beauty really shine through.
He also gave many pointers to places to eat and visit on our own. 10/10!Great introduction ti Naples
Fergus🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 July 2025
Walking away from Pompeii, my family and I decided we would not have been able to visit the incredible ruins without the guidance of Raffaele - he provided an informative and insightful experience, through the lens of both an archeologist and someone willing to cater to our personal interests. This tour was completely worth the cost, and we left feeling shocked and enriched by the level of detail we knew by the end of the 2 hours - we could have stayed for longer. Completely recommend Raffaele to anyone considering either Pompeii or another site along the Amalfi coast! Incredible tour from Raffaele
Lalisa (Lali)🇧🇷 Brazil
(About local )
24 July 2025
I cannot recommend Raffaele enough. We were a group of nine (adults and teenagers) and were unsure if the tour would be suitable for our mixed group. However, we all thoroughly enjoyed the visit to Herculaneum and the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, which we would not have liked half as much without a guide. Raffaele taught us a lot about the places and also made a reservation for our lunch in a very nice pizzeria. It was easily the best tour during our cruise.
Thank you, Raffaele!Excellent! Herculaneum and Museum
Blythe🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 July 2025
I booked a solo tour with Raffaele. He was prompt and communicative. He put me at ease immediately. He was very knowledgeable and considerate. It was hot and he brought an umbrella for me. Very sweet. We toured all over and he is passionate about Pompeii. I believe he loves this place deeply and he took the time to explain in detail the lives of these people. I am so grateful to him for his time and being able to explain to me in English. I wish my Italian was better. Thank you Raffaele. …til next time.Raffaele is the absolute best.
Simon🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 July 2025
Raffaele gave us an amazing tour of the site. He made everything very clear and easy for us to visualize what the roman city looked like and how it was organized, was very patient and knowledgeable when answering our many questions, and even gave us some suggestions for what to do and see as we wrapped up our day in Pompeii by ourselves. Truly the best way we could experience this unique site.Exceptional visit of Pompeii
Sue🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
6 July 2025
Raffaele gave us an excellent introduction to Naples in the short time we had to explore (6 hours). He allowed us opportunity to learn about Naples’ extensive history and culture, with a wonderful diversity of examples of art from exquisite churches to current topical street art.
He used his archeological expertise to show us key highlights of the National Archeological Museum, allowing us to link them to visits we were making to Herculaneum and Pompei too.
Raffaele was professional, reliable and friendly, with excellent communication and expertise. Thank you Raffaele!Excellent introduction to Naples
Jacki🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 July 2025
Nino was an excellent guide who generously shared his passion for his great city. His enthusiasm made Naples come alive as we walked through the chaotic streets. We enjoyed all of the tastings but especially the pizza!Great tour!!
heather
(About local )
1 July 2025
Nino was so helpful and informative. It was a really very hot day and he was considerate to find shady spots to talk to us. He made our tour so interesting I’d highly recommend him as a tour guide. He recommended us a fabulous pizza place for dinner too!
3hr naples tour
Debbie
(About local )
28 June 2025
Nino was a fantastic guide and gave a dollop of history and a full serving of food. He took us to several places that we wouldn't have found on our own and, as another reviewer said, took us to a place with the easily best mozzarella we've ever had. We also learned a lot about Neapolitan cuisine. I can't recommend it highly enough; you'll really enjoy your time walking, talking, and eating with Nino as your guide!The best food tour we've ever been on!
Samantha
(About local )
23 June 2025
I’ve been looking forward to experiencing Pompeii for my entire life. Raf met and exceeded all our expectations. We booked a private transport from Sorrento, tour of Pompeii, lunch at a local winery, and subsequent tour of Herculaneum.
We started with a pick up that was slightly delayed due to a traffic accident, but everyone worked with us, communicating multiple times to adjust our tours and lunch reservations. Raf had our tickets and we breezed through the line easily. He began our tour like a story teller, making certain we understood both the significance of the site and the history of the surrounding region. It was clear from the onset that Raf not only had a wealth of information to impart but was passionate about his subject. He answered all of our questions thoughtfully and expounded on several areas we were interested in. My only complaint was that that we only had two hours to explore, we certainly needed two weeks and will be back!! The frescos, shops, fountains, stepping stones, orchards, and gardens were just other worldly to see. Raf really brought the previously bustling city to life for us.
Lunch was incredible with food and wine from the local winery. The founders grandson took care of us and was happy to tell us the history of the winery as well as the significance of each bottle we tasted.
Raf then took us to Herculaneum for a continued picture of the time period of the Vesuvius eruption. Again his compassion and humanity were prominent in his tour. He spoke with care and reverence of the people who perished and who might have survived. Showing us delicate mosaics, architecture, and other Roman creations like sloped roads and areas for baths, shops, and private gardens.
The entire day was truly once in a lifetime. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area! The most amazing day!
Kate
(About local )
17 June 2025
We had a wonderful visit to Pompeii with Serena! She was an excellent, friendly and knowledgeable guide who was really engaging and informative. She also helped arrange transport (we were visiting while on a cruise) and recommended a delicious pizza restaurant for after our visit! Highly recommended. Fantastic guide!
Charlotte🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
17 June 2025
Milly and her Pompeii tour was fantastic! It was enough time to get a good taste of this historical site, but not too long to keep the children entertained. We took a 9 and 11 year old, and they were thoroughly fascinated! Fantastic way to see Pompeii
Unknown
(About local )
14 June 2025
Raffaele knows everything and can explain every detail. The tour was very informative and moving. We learnt a lot and will remember the trip with Raffaele fondly. It was great!Raffaele is the best tour guide
Lyle🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 June 2025
It was a pleasure to tour Herculaneum in Ercolano with Raffaele. Though it was certainly while discussing a somber topic, the time with Raffaele was informative and entertaining as he returned us to 79 CE while walking us through the Roman-era resort. So many details were pointed out, such as the uses of the various buildings, the day-to-day living of the occupants, and even the ways that the architecture was designed for easy living. I recommend this Herculaneum or any tour with Raffaele. He knows the information, and knows how to lead a tour in an engaging fashion. Learned and Laughed (some) at Herculaneum
MARK🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 June 2025
We had the pleasure of experiencing a 10 tasting tour with Nino in Naples. It was full in terms of history and food and stories with many stops. Savory and sweet and robust - the experience and the food and conversation! I will let you be surprised with the various locales, yet I can tell you that i enjoyed them all. Importantly, he was an excellent at guiding directions as well as sequencing of the food tour. Would highly recommend ... Nino $ Naples - great combo for food tour
AMIE🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
31 May 2025
Our tour with Raffaele was wonderful! He is so knowledgeable and engaged us the entire tour. Would highly recommend booking with Raffaele. His experience with Roman history is unmatched! Loved every moment and learned so much! Must do while in Pompeii!
Mapy🇵🇪 Peru
(About local )
23 May 2025
Serena es una anfitriona excelente que nos mostró su ciudad de un modo distinto y realmente nos encantó y nos sorprendió!!! La visita a las ruinas de Pompeya fue maravillosa porque ella nos dio todos los detalles y seleccionó los mejores lugares y nos contó la historia de una manera amena y divertida!!! La super recomiendo!!❤️❤️❤️Extraordinaria experiencia en Napoles
Roxanne
(About local )
15 May 2025
Raffaele was a wonderful guide. He was flexible and easy to communicate with in the planning stages. He met us promptly at the meeting point. Unfortunately there were 5 cruise ships in Naples port, but he made us feel like we were there with just our group. He navigated the ruins like a pro. He is knowledgeable and friendly and it was also interesting hearing about his experience as an archeologist. I recommend him as a guide and his tours. A Morning in Pompeii
Gay🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
12 May 2025
What a wonderful tour of this great sight. Raffaele was an excellent guide who made sense of what we were seeing. He imparted his knowledge in an interesting way and bought Pompeii to life for us. We felt overwhelmed by the site at first but soon began to understand the layout of the buildings. By the time we visited Herculaneum the next day with Raffaele, we were becoming experts in architectural features! He has a lovely way and was very caring with my husband who has sight issues. It has been on our bucket list, and Raffaele made this visit into a great experience. Great communication before our visit and listened to our desires. Book him now - you will be in for a treat. An excellent tour
Sandra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 May 2025
Where do I start? Nino was an amazing tour guide. We picked him because in his bio he said he was a foodie and boy did he deliver. Naples was a busy city with tons of places to eat. Nino took us to all the small places we would have never stopped in. We ate the best “Real” Italian mozzarella of our lives. Not sure I will ever see mozzarella the same again after eating such an amazing cheese. There is so much more I could say but this review would be pages long. We’ve been to a lot of food tours over several different countries. Naples had the best food we’ve ever had hands down. Book Nino you will not be disappointed. The best food tour we’ve had
David
(About local )
4 May 2025
We truly loved our time with Raffaele. I doubt we would have even made it into the site without him as the entrance was total chaos on the day we went and his advance purchase of the tickets and navigation of the entry point made it so much easier. Having a private tour guide really made the experience most enriching and much better than being in a large impersonal tour group. His archeological background and intimate knowledge of the site from having worked at the digs provided invaluable depth and insight into the history of Pompeii and the lives of its unfortunate inhabitants. We were able to experience the most important areas of this immense site in the short two hours we spent with him. His tour was the highlight of visit to Sorrento and the Amalfi coast. It was well worth the cost. If you plan on visiting Pompeii, do yourself a favor and try to book Raffaele! The absolute best way to see Pompeii
Charlie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 April 2025
We had a great time with Raffaele. Great guy and amazingly knowledgeable about Roman history. Took us to see amazing locations. Would definitely recommend Him. We will definitely look him up on another visit. Thanks!Awesome Tour of Pompeii+Herculaneum!
Stuart🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 April 2025
How do you define perfection? In this instance, it was defined by Raffael. The tour was perfect. Raffaele has so much knowledge to share and he is passionate about the ruins. At the same time, he is friendly, funny and very considerate. Like I said, perfection. Hiw Do You Define Perfection
Sarah
(About local )
21 April 2025
We booked a 1.5 hour walking tour with Serena as the very first thing we were doing once we arrived in Napoli to begin to get oriented. I loved working with Serena and withlocals.com because we were able to communicate with Serena in advance and ask any questions and tailor what we would do with her based on our interests and needs. I did the tour with my 11 year old so I wanted to make sure it would be interesting and fun for both of us. Serena was friendly and knowledgable and I would absolutely recommend doing a tour with her. Wonderful Introduction to Naples
Clare
(About local )
17 April 2025
We chose Serena based on the glowing reviews others had left, and she was every bit as good!! Very knowledgable and friendly, we only had 2 hours available and she efficiently took us on a great route and packed so much in. Would highly recommend.Perfect!
Silke🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
14 April 2025
Thanks to Raffaele we got a great overview of Neapolitan history
and great insider tips for places to visit. Raffaele was knowledgeable, courteous and made us feel so welcome! Highly recommend this tour to start your exploration of a vibrant city1The essential introduction to Naples
James🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
14 April 2025
Raf was great. He thoroughly engaged us as a family of four, including our two girls of 14 and 11. He communicated well when booking via WithLocals and in preparation/on the day for meeting up! He was not patronising at all and taught us all so much and we knew a bit before visiting. He was keen to answer all our questions and the 3 hour tour was perfectly broken with chances to sit and talk rather than constant walking/talking. Also took us to Villa dei Mystiere as we had the Plus tickets. He seemed to enjoy that as much as we did! Thanks Raf for a fun time and for making a visit to Pompeii as great as we hoped it would be!!R
Lucy🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
8 April 2025
Raffaele was the perfect guide for Pompeii .His expertise was incredible and he managed to make 2 hours fly by with the highlights. Could have listened to him all day. Would definitely recommend. Amazingly knowledgable tour
Robert
(About local )
6 April 2025
Serena met us at the bus station and took us to Pompeii & Herculaneum on a rainy cold day. Despite the poor weather, her energy and enthusiasm were boundless and we put in a lot of steps that day. Those steps included walking to all the hot spots and new excavations in Pompeii and all the hidden details/gems in Herculaneum. Her explanations of the details was what made the tour so interesting. Thank you Serena! It's about the details!
Clément
(About local )
3 April 2025
Unfortunately Serena was sick the day of the visit (she lost her voice), but she found us a great guide to replace us in a very short timeframe, and this new guide was great as well. Overall I had a great contact with Serena to prepare the visit, and I thank her for finding a great back up. We were a 20pax group, and everybody really enjoyed the visit.Great visit, great guide, great experience
William
(About local )
23 March 2025
Raffaele brought our visits alive with what people would have been doing 2000 years ago. Huge background knowledge brought the whole experience to life. Raffaele was engaging and ensured we saw all the relevant sites and sights to make the most of our visit. Thank you.A fabulous engaging and knowledgble guide
Jennifer
(About local )
5 March 2025
We had a fantastic tour around Pompeii with Raffaele. He provided us with a lot of fascinating information about the history of the site and the inner workings of the society. We highly recommend doing a tour with him! Amazing learning experience!
Phil
(About local )
4 March 2025
Raffaele is an excellent guide! He made our tour feel like a very personal experience, not only because of his amazing in-depth knowledge of the history of Pompeii (before and after the AD 79 eruption) but his stories of the people who lived there made the place come alive!The ONLY way to see Pompeii!
Leanne🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 March 2025
Patient with our kids, such a wealth of information, easy to communicate and ask questions. Fantastic tour
Shane🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
13 February 2025
Serena gave us a fantastic experience in Pompeii.
She met us at the bus station in Naples beforehand & gave us an expert tour in the morning with the right balance of deep knowledge and good humour.
Warmly recommendedFantastic tour Pompeii
Peter
(About local )
5 February 2025
We had a great time exploiring Pompeii and Herculaneum with Raffaele. He was able to shed information on many intersting areas in both spots and really helped us understand what life and the ultimate demise of these cities was like in anchinet times. Thanks Raff, it was a great day, despite the rain!
Anna🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
3 February 2025
Raffaele was fantastic. We did a day trip from Rome with my husband and 2 kids (13 and 15). Unfortunately both kids were a bit unwell on the day, however, they still loved their Pompeii experience, largely due to the information and insights shared by Raffaele. He was friendly, easy to understand and able to answer any questions without hesitation. He is very passionate about the Pompeii site and the discoveries there. It was very busy on the day we were there, however, it did not bother us at all as Raffaele was able to take us on routes that were not overrun with people. It was a very interesting and enjoyable experience and I thoroughly recommend Raffaele.Raffaele was great!
Susan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 January 2025
Raffaele could not have been a more perfect professore for my curious family. We had done our homework on Pompeii so Raffaele was able to tailor our adventure to our knowledge base.
I would hire him again. As an archaeologist, his knowledge is extensive and current. Hire him!
Jeff🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
6 January 2025
We had a great tour with Raffaele! He was friendly, knowledgeable and helped us understand what we were experiencing. We saw the larger tours walking around and were so happy we were alone with him. Great tour!
Kristene 🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
30 December 2024
We chose the perfect guide for our visit to Pompeii! Not only was Raffaele full of knowledge but his stories and passion made you feel what is was like to live in Pompeii and what it must have been like on that tragic day. We experienced so much history in two hours! This was a powerful and emotional tour that we will remember for life. Thank you so much, Raffaele!Raffaele brought Pompeii to life!
Michael
(About local )
28 December 2024
Raffaele is a very knowledgeable tour guide. He loves Pompeii, the people and the history of the area. Highly recommended. All the stars
Evan
(About local )
24 December 2024
Raffaele was an outstanding guide. He orchestrated a thorough and thoughtful tour through Herculaneum that was expansive in overarching history and rich in the kind of detail that will make the site and the experience memorable for years to come. Outstanding
Daniel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 December 2024
The three of us had a phenomenal day with Raffaele. He is deeply knowledgeable in the history of both Pompei and Herculaneum and easily answered our many questions with ease. He truly brings his subject matter to life with his enthusiasm. This was one of the best historical tours I’ve ever done. Don’t miss it.Fantastic Day with Raffaele
Kate🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
17 December 2024
Our family had the privilege of learning from Raffaele about Pompeii and Herculaneum. It was like being transported into a Time Machine! Our 17 year old is studying these two places early next year and our tour has really given her a great appreciation for the life and times of people living there. We give Raffaele at 10/10A step into a time machine
Helen
(About local )
13 December 2024
Raffaele’s two tour of Pompei was really brilliant. We had a perfect morning and his interpretation of the site and all the details he gave us about life in Pompei were fascinating. Thank you! Fantastic tour of Pompei
julie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 December 2024
We had a wonderful day! It was perfect! Thank you! Awesome Day!
Morgan🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
13 November 2024
Rafael was super knowledgeable and wasn't stumped on any question. He was able to provide great context about the different aspects of Pomeii's history and the culture of its people. He has a great sense of humor too. This experience was so much better than being in a larger group. Fantastic Experience
Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 November 2024
We spent 1 1/2 days with Raffaele and he was the best! We did a customized tour with a few hours in Pompeii and the a half day in the centro storico in Naples and at the Archeological Museum. He was so excited to tell us about these places and was very engaging. His English is perfect too. I wish I could have him as my tour guide in every city I visit. Do not hesitate to book a tour with him!The best guide ever
Karen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 November 2024
Raffaele truly brought Pompeii to life for us with his deep knowledge and passion for the site. Despite the heavy rain on the day of our tour, we were determined to explore, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. We learned so much and felt a genuine connection to the lives of the people who once inhabited Pompeii. Having been on many guided tours over the years, I can confidently say this was one of the best we've ever had. Highly recommend!Incredible day!
Karina🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 October 2024
We enjoyed our tour with Raffaele. He is full of knowledge of the history of Herculaneum and made it possible for us to imagine the life of the Roman citizens at the time and the tragedy that befell them. We can highly recommend him.Great Guide for the History of Herculaneum
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