Between Vesuvius and the sea, just outside Naples, stands the Royal Palace of Portici, the summer residence that King Charles of Bourbon and Queen Maria Amalia of Saxony began building in 1738. A place chosen for its beauty, it became one of the most refined courts in Europe.

With your private guide you walk through the royal apartments, among frescoed halls, grand staircases and elegant rooms, all the way to the exquisite Chinese Room. Depending on the day's openings, the visit also includes the Royal Chapel, whose organ was played by Mozart, and the Botanical Garden.

This is where the treasures unearthed at Herculaneum and Pompeii were displayed for the first time, in the famous Herculanense Museum: the story of the palace is also the story of the birth of modern archaeology.

About two hours at your own pace, with your ticket already included. Meet your guide in Portici or add a private transfer from your hotel in Naples.

Itinerary

  1. Meeting point in Portici: Meet your private guide at Via Università 119, Portici.
  2. Royal apartments: Frescoed halls, grand staircases and the Chinese Room.
  3. Royal Chapel and Botanical Garden: Visit depending on the day's openings, with the stories of the Bourbon court.

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • Meeting point: Via Università 119, Portici.
  • Private tour, about 2 hours.
  • Private transfer: when booking, choose the tour only, or a rate with pick-up only, or with pick-up and drop-off, from hotels in Naples within 10 km of the city centre. Please enter your hotel name.
  • The Royal Chapel and the Botanical Garden can be visited depending on the day's openings.
  • Minimum age: 5 years.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.

Duration

Duration: 2 hours

What's included

  • Private guide
  • Entrance ticket to the Royal Palace of Portici

What is excluded

  • Gratuities
  • Transfer from your hotel (optional when booking)

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