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Pietrarsa National Railway Museum Guided Tour & City Transfer

Old engine in Pietrarsa Railway Museum, Naples

Pietrarsa Railway Museum guided tour, Naples

Interior of an vintage train at Pietrarsa Railway Museum

Geek over trains as an expert takes you through the history of railways at the place where the first Italian engines were assembled.

Highlights

Enjoy a relaxing train ride to the Pietrarsa National Railway Museum. Skip lines and embark on a guided exploration with an expert.
Admire a working rail model as big as a one-bedroom apartment! It intricately replicates Florence’s Santa Maria Novella Station and Bologna Central.
Gawk at a perfectly preserved collection of engines and heritage carriages as a guide takes you through an evolution from steam to electric and diesel.
Customize your visit to suit your preferences and plans. Choose guided tours in English or Italy and start your journey from Pompeii or Naples.
Fun fact: The museum houses a royal carriage built by Fiat in the 1920s, partially lost to WWII, and re-attempted with equal grandeur in 1948.

W cenie

Skip-the-line entry to the Pietrarsa Railway Museum
Train tickets to Pietrarsa from Pompeii or Naples (optional)
English or Italian-speaking guide (optional)

Nie w cenie

Food and drinks

Zasady anulowania

Tych biletów nie można anulować. Jednak można zmienić ich termin do 48 godz. przed rozpoczęciem wycieczki.

Your experience

Prime yourself for a deep dive into the history of railways with a train ride to the oldest Italian station, Portici. You can choose to begin your journey from Pompeii or board a heritage train from Naples and travel through the first Italian rail route. Once you arrive at the Pietrasa Station, walk to the end of the platform to enter the Museum. With skip-the-line tickets, you’ll bypass all queues and directly get to the action.

The glorious rolling past

An expert guide will take you through the Museum showing you historic steam, electric, and royal locomotives as he recounts tales of how Italians established the Royal Workshop for Mechanical Works, Ammunition Production, and Locomotives at the very same place to

gain independence from British and French technical supremacy. Making Pietrarsa the first industrial hub of Italy, where the first Italian railway line was laid in 11 minutes.

Your knowledgeable guide will take you through Italy’s Railway history as he shows you iconic engines spanning a century, intricately designed rail working models, AR presentations, and the impeccably restored Bourbon factory.

End your exploration on a high note as you walk into the lush botanical garden with plants from all over the world and a sweeping view of the entire Gulf of Naples, with the Vesuvius looming behind it.

Choose from English and Italian guides to customize your tour as per your preferences.

Know before you go

What to bring

Wear comfortable clothing as you will be exploring the museum on foot.

What’s not allowed

Flash photography and tripods are not allowed but you can carry a camera to indulge in non-flash photography.

Accessibility

This experience is suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

The museum holds various cultural events like theatrical shows, didactic activities, music festivals, and fairs on its premises. Watch out for what interests you.
Walk up to the statue of Ferdinand II to enjoy the best view of the Bay of Naples.
You can grab a bite at the Museum’s cafe. Its steam engine-themed espresso machine is a must-see.

Moje bilety

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.