Visiting Naples

Marmaduke123

I agree Herculaneum is much pleasanter, more manageable and more accessible for children. I also wouldn't attempt Rome in a day. Get out on the water and visit Capri, take a trip up to beautiful Ravello. Leave Rome and Pompeii for longer trips and a more suitable time of year, when you have retired! Enjoy your big birthday and take care in Naples!

BFBW

Don't bother going unless you intend to eat delicious pizza Of course in addition to it's other attractions. Having previously resided on Capri, I know amongst the best, is here: 

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Eldi_Dos

@jdvhsully
Another vote here for The Archaelogical Museum in Naples, it is a wonderful place to wander around, particularly during the heat of the afternoon.The Farnese Bull was the stand out exhibit for me, such a wonderful object.
The Italians take great pride that it did not end up in the Louvre.
I hope you find traveling with children a asset as I have always found, its part of the culture to make children welcome.

One tip I would follow is to have a siesta mid afternoon as most of the locals will be doing in August, this will see you suitably refreshed to go out and enjoy la passeggiata in the evening. One of the memorable sights is to see young Italian families decked out in all their finery enjoying a stroll while the kids enjoy a ice cream, such a contrast from a typical high street here.