NAPLES · ITALY
Naples’s best days out.
The 15 most popular museums in Naples. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Naples Archaeological Museum ticket with digital audioguide. See Farnese marbles, Pompeii artifacts, and the Secret Cabinet.
Most Popular“Very large but awesome museum. Got to see what we wanted to see.”
Skip-the-line guided walk through Naples’ National Archaeological Museum, with Farnese sculptures plus Pompeii and Herculaneum finds.
“Our guide was informative and interesting. He was Italian but spoke English clearly unlike a tour we took at Herculaneum from this same tour group — Askos Group — where we could barely understand our tour guide’s English.”
Naples MANN with a smartphone digital guide. Explore Farnese treasures, Pompeii mosaics, Herculaneum frescoes, and temple views in autonomy.
Self-guided National Archaeological Museum Naples tour with Itguides audio on your phone: 85 stops, Hercules, Venus, mosaics, offline.
“Perfect experience. The instructions received via email were very clear. All the most important works in the museum are included, clearly explained. There is also a map to help you orient yourself. Speaking with other visitors, it seemed more complete than the audio guide sold at the ticket office.”
Skip-the-line entry to Naples’ Capodimonte Museum in a park setting, with timed access that helps you reach Caravaggio’s The Flagellation of Christ.
“Biglietto pagato per intero (€ 15) ma ho potuto visitare solo un piano perché il secondo che ospita Caravaggio alle 17:30 è chiuso, cosa che non mi è stata segnalata da Viator. Ho contattato telefonicamente il numero indicato ma sostengono di non sapere nulla della chiusura (peggio mi sento) e che per il rimborso non…”
A 25-minute guided visit to Sant’Aspreno ai Crociferi in Naples, paired with Jago’s contemporary sculptures and bonus sights nearby.
“Consigliatissimo !”
Skip-the-line entry to Naples’ National Archaeological Museum. See Pompeii and Vesuvius frescoes fast with a 2–3 hour visit window.
“The museum did not accept the voucher we received from Viator. We had to pay again at the door. I have requested a refund from Viator but it is difficult to make contact I will not use Viator again! !”
Skip-the-line Pompeii entry plus a reserved Virtual Archaeological Museum visit with 3D reconstructions, animating the Forum, baths, and amphitheater.
“Superbe journée ! Nous avons été très bien accueillis et la visite du musée virtuel en français en tout début d’excursion nous a permis de visualiser Pompei à l’époque et ainsi mieux comprendre tout ce que nous allions voir par la suite. Un grand grand grand merci au monsieur qui nous a fait la visite…”
Guided visit to Naples’ National Archaeological Museum, home to Vesuvian mosaics, frescoes, and everyday finds from 79 AD.
“Don’t miss out on this museum. If you visit Pompeii and enjoyed, this is a must. This is a world class museum and our guide Michele brought all the artefacts alive for us. Superb.”
Naples San Gennaro experience bundle: Treasure Museum, Cappella del Tesoro, and Filangieri Museum in about 2.5 hours for around $20.
“Solo che al Museo Filangieri non ci hanno fatto entrare perchè c’era un festa privata. Non è colpa dell’app ovviamente ma ci è dispiaciuto non poter completare un tour che avevamo pagato completo.”
A 2-hour private guided tour of Naples Archaeological Museum focused on the Farnese Collection and Pompeii mosaics and silver.
“Amazing time in the Archaeological Museum led by Giulia. To be able to speak with someone of her caliber about the collection was an a once in a lifetime opportunity. The collection and the museum itself are incredible and should be seen. But having a guide - especially one so excellent - added so much…”
A 2-hour small-group Capodimonte Museum tour in Naples with art-history guidance and included tickets for fast, focused sightseeing.
“Esperienze davvero bella. Laguida Carlo Zarone ci ha fatto gustare ogni opera con efficacia e senza mai annoiarci. Peccato che qualche sala fosse chiusa al pubblico per lavori ma consiglio vivamente questo tour”
Follow Naples’ aqueducts deep underground at LAPIS Museum. Italian guide, small group, 35m elevator ride, 75 minutes, $15.
A timed Pompeii Virtual Museum ticket with 3D streets and animated landmarks, ending with Vesuvius. Optional real-site add-on available.
“Très belle expérience (à faire avant la visite de Pompei) avec le médiateur qui nous a accueillis et qui nous a guidés en français pour saisir chaque lieu (reconstruits de manière virtuelle et par maquettes) à découvrir ensuite dans les vestiges réels de Pompei. Un vrai plus en termes d'anecdotes et de connaissances sur la…”
Naples Pass 3 Days bundles skip-the-line Pompeii and top museums with Herculaneum and Campania sites in one 100% app-based pass.
“Äußerst interessant!!!”
The old city on foot, and every boat, train and road that leaves the bay.
