Pietrarsa National Railway Museum Guided Tour & City Transfer

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.