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.