Experiences in Naples: Tours, Tickets and Useful Info
Quick Guide to Activities
Living Naples is a unique experience, filled with history, art, and unforgettable views. On this page you will find our selection of about 150 experiences organized by areas and categories.
For many of them you will find a 🔗 link to dedicated in-depth pages, while in other cases the selection is presented directly here to offer you a simple and reliable starting point.
Historic Center of Naples > Surface
- Archaeological Museum + 🔗
- Sansevero Chapel and Veiled Christ + 🔗
- Other attractions
- General tours
- Tastings and Workshops
- Utilities
Historic Center of Naples – Underground
- Naples Underground + 🔗
- Catacombs of San Gennaro + 🔗
- Bourbon Tunnel + 🔗
- Spanish Quarters and Sanità
- Catacombs of San Gaudioso
See also
- Guide to Naples
- Itineraries: 1d, 3d, CT
- Where and What to Eat in Naples
Historic Center of Naples > Surface
The Historic Center of Naples is a tapestry of iconic sites, museums, historic palaces, urban routes, and authentic flavors. From the masterpieces of the National Archaeological Museum to the Veiled Christ, and including major cultural landmarks such as Castel dell’Ovo and Royal Palace, this rich area offers cultural, panoramic, and gastronomic experiences that each time reveal a different fragment of the city’s soul.
Archaeological Museum
Discover statues, Pompeii and Herculaneum artifacts, and Egyptian treasures with practical tickets and an audio guide app.
- National Archaeological Museum of Naples: Ticket & Pemcard – Enjoy the full experience with priority access and an audio app guiding visitors through the museum’s most important collections, including classical statues, Pompeii and Herculaneum artifacts, and Egyptian treasures.
- National Archaeological Museum of Naples: Pemcard Entrance – A practical ticket allowing free exploration of the main galleries, from Pompeian mosaics to Egyptian mummies.
Sansevero Chapel and Veiled Christ
Admire the famous Veiled Christ and the Baroque wonders of the San Severo Chapel.
- Naples: Historic Center Tour & Veiled Christ Entry – Enjoy a complete experience among the wonders of Naples’ historic center, with a guided visit to the San Severo Chapel and admire the famous Veiled Christ, a masterpiece of Baroque art.
Other attractions
From museums to the most iconic monuments, explore Naples through art, history, and unforgettable panoramas.
- Città della Scienza, Naples – Interactive science experience for adults and children, featuring exhibitions, workshops, and innovative technology.
- Naples: Boat Tour of Castel dell’Ovo – Discover the seaside and the oldest castle in Naples from a unique perspective on the water, with unforgettable panoramic views.
- Royal Palace of Naples with Pemcards – Priority access to the royal palace with self-guided or guided tour to admire historic apartments, collections, and gardens.
- San Lorenzo Maggiore Complex: Reserved Entry to La Neapolis Sotterrata – Guided visit to underground Naples, exploring archaeological remains and ancient traces of the city beneath modern streets.
- Sant’Anna dei Lombardi Monumental Complex + Audioguide – Discover one of Naples’ most beautiful religious complexes with a detailed audio guide, exploring art, chapels, and local history.
- Naples Aquarium – Explore local and international marine life, with interactive routes and the chance to see rare and fascinating species.
General tours
Walking and cycling tours guide you through the city’s neighborhoods and main monuments.
- Naples: Guided Bike Tour of the City’s Highlights – Discover the main monuments and attractions of Naples while cycling with an expert guide who shares history, culture, and local curiosities.
- Naples: Walking Tour of Contrasting Neighborhoods with Funicular – Guided walk through historic and modern neighborhoods, including a funicular ride to enjoy spectacular city views.
- Naples: Historical Tour of Origins, Cults, and Legends – Journey through the historic center discovering myths, legends, and religious traditions that shaped Naples’ soul.
- Naples: Electric Bike Tour – Explore Naples and its surroundings on an electric bike, covering more sites in less time while enjoying detailed explanations from the guide.
- Naples: 2.5-Hour Walking Tour with Local Guide – Guided tour of Naples’ heart, walking through alleys, squares, and landmarks, discovering history and curiosities along the way.
- Naples: 2-Hour Walking Tour with Local Guide – Short guided stroll to admire the city’s most iconic sites, with stories and anecdotes shared by an expert guide.
Tastings and Workshops
Street food, pizza classes, and pasta workshops: experience the most authentic and delicious Naples.
- Naples: Street Food Tour with Local Guide – Walk through the streets of Naples tasting local specialties and discovering the street food culture with an expert local guide.
- Naples: Walking Street Food Tour with Tastings – A tasty tour including tastings of the best Neapolitan dishes along the way, guided by an expert.
- Naples: Private Gastronomic Tour with 10 Tastings – Private experience to taste ten local specialties with a host explaining their history and secrets.
- Naples: Pizza Making Workshop with Drinks Included – Practical lesson to learn how to make Neapolitan pizza, with drinks included to complete the experience.
- Naples: Pasta Making Class with Dish and Drink Included – Practical course to prepare traditional Neapolitan pasta dishes, including appetizer and drink to complete the culinary lesson.
- Naples: Neapolitan Pizza Lesson – Learn the secrets of Neapolitan pizza in a practical class led by an expert local pizzaiolo.
- Naples: Premium Pizza Making Class in Pizzeria – From dough to dessert, discover the complete preparation of Neapolitan pizza in a pizzeria, accompanied by wine and chef tips.
Utilities
Hop-on Hop-off, transfers, and attraction passes: everything you need to move around and visit Naples comfortably.
- Naples: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour – Discover Naples comfortably on a Hop-on Hop-off bus, with the freedom to get on and off at all major city attractions.
- Naples Airport Shuttle to Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula – Convenient and direct transfer from Naples Airport to Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula, stress-free with guaranteed seats.
- Naples Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus – Valid ticket for a full panoramic tour of the city, with stops at major tourist sites and the ability to hop on and off freely.
- Naples: 3-Day City Pass for Attractions and Public Transport – Access museums, historic sites, and public transport with a single pass valid for three days, perfect for exploring the city without limits.
The Historic Center of Naples – Underground
The underground of Naples holds some of the most fascinating and mysterious places in the city: from the tunnels of Napoli Sotterranea to the Catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso, passing through the Galleria Borbonica and other hidden neighborhoods. A unique journey into the deep heart of the city.
Naples Underground
A maze of tunnels, cavities and ancient cisterns that tell 2,400 years of history, from the Greek era to the 20th century.
- Naples Underground: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour – An immersive experience with an expert guide to explore the city’s underground world, discovering stories, legends, and mysteries beneath the streets of Naples. (Top Reviews)
Catacombs of San Gennaro
A unique early Christian complex, with frescoes, underground basilicas and the ancient roots of Neapolitan spirituality.
- Naples: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour of the Catacombs of San Gennaro
An enchanting journey into the depths of Naples, through tuff-carved corridors and ancient Christian tombs. The expert guide leads visitors across centuries of sacred art and history, revealing legends and the devotion surrounding Saint Januarius. A profound and unmissable experience to understand the city’s spiritual soul. - Catacombs of San Gennaro, Naples: Guided Tour
An exclusive visit to the Catacombs with direct access and a local guide. Perfect for those who wish to explore the archaeological and artistic aspects of the underground complex, among millennia-old frescoes and saints’ relics. A fascinating route that combines devotion and discovery.
Bourbon Tunnel
A masterpiece of Bourbon military engineering: tunnels, war shelters and routes revealing forgotten stories of the city.
- Bourbon Gallery: Guided Tour and Entrance Ticket – Experience a fascinating itinerary through tunnels, cisterns, and World War II shelters, accompanied by expert guides who reveal the underground secrets of Naples.
Spanish Quarters and Sanità – Underground
A hidden world beneath two of Naples’ most iconic districts, featuring cavities, underground passages and centuries-old traces.
Naples: Guided Tour of the Spanish Quarters Underground – Explore the hidden passages and historic underground of the Spanish Quarters with an expert guide sharing anecdotes and local mysteries.
Naples: Walking Tour of the Spanish Quarters – Guided walk through alleys, squares, and historic courtyards, discovering the authentic life and popular culture of Naples.
Naples Sacred Mile: 3-Hour Guided Tour – Fascinating journey along the Sacred Mile, visiting churches, chapels, and holy sites, with detailed explanations about religious history and local traditions.
Catacombs of San Gaudioso
A striking site combining early Christian art, unique symbols and the incredible tradition of the “embedded skulls”.
- Naples: Tour of the Catacombs of San Gaudioso – Explore the fascinating catacombs with an expert guide who reveals the hidden history and ancient burial chambers of Naples.
- Guided Tour of the Catacombs of San Gaudioso – Complete guided experience with priority access, perfect for those who want to delve into sacred art and catacomb history.
Excursions from Naples
Excursions from Naples offer a unique immersion into the history, nature, and culture of Campania. From the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum to the majesty of Vesuvius, passing through combined tours that bring together multiple experiences in a single day, each itinerary allows you to discover hidden treasures and iconic wonders surrounding the city, with experiences suited to every taste and interest.
Pompeii
Explore one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites, walking among temples, frescoed houses, and remarkably preserved streets buried by the AD 79 eruption.
- Pompeii: Small-Group Tour with Priority Entry – Explore the excavations of Pompeii with an expert archaeologist, skip the lines, and enjoy an immersive experience through temples, frescoes, and ancient stories. Top Rated 🏆
- Pompeii: Entry Ticket with Optional Audioguide – Visit at your own pace with an engaging and informative audioguide, ideal for exploring the site freely. Top Rated 🏆
Herculaneum
A smaller yet incredibly well-preserved site where villas, woodwork, and original furnishings offer a unique glimpse into ancient Roman life.
- Herculaneum: Skip-the-line tour with archaeologist from Naples – Depart from Naples with an expert archaeologist and enjoy a skip-the-line ticket for a complete and in-depth experience. Top Reviews 🏆
- Herculaneum Archaeological Park: Priority Entrance Ticket – Skip the line and access the excavations directly to freely explore the ancient streets, houses, and perfectly preserved mosaics. Top Reviews 🏆
Vesuvius
A scenic hike up Europe’s most famous volcano, featuring spectacular views over the Gulf of Naples and an impressive crater to admire up close.
- Naples: Priority Entrance Ticket and Audio Guide for Vesuvius – Skip the lines and explore the volcano with a clear and detailed audio guide. Top Reviews
- From Naples: All-Inclusive Half-Day Tour to Vesuvius – Complete excursion with guide, transport, and breathtaking views. Top Reviews
Combined tours
Tours from Naples offer diverse experiences combining history, nature, and gastronomy. From the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Vesuvius to excursions along the Amalfi Coast, including tastings and guided visits, each tour allows you to fully experience Campania tailored to all tastes.
Pompeii Archaeological Excavations and Mount Vesuvius: Full-Day Tour from Naples – The most popular tour to visit Pompeii and climb Vesuvius in a single day. Top Reviews 🏆
Naples: Full-Day Tour to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast – Guided visit to Pompeii followed by a panoramic tour of the Amalfi Coast with included transport. Top Reviews 🏆
Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius: Full-Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento – Ideal for those who want a comfortable excursion with departure from either city.
Pompeii: Half-Day Tour from Naples – Perfect if you want to dedicate just a few hours to exploring the archaeological site.
Pompeii and Vesuvius: Pizza or Wine Tasting from Naples – Combines culture, nature and gastronomy for a complete experience.
From Naples: Guided Tour to Pompeii and Vesuvius with Lunch – A full tour with guide and lunch included.
From Naples: Full-Day Tour to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Vesuvius – The perfect combined tour for those who want to see everything in one day.
Excursions in the Gulf of Naples
Excursions in the Gulf of Naples allow you to explore the most captivating natural and cultural gems of the region. From the elegance of Capri and Ischia to the authenticity of Procida, from the breathtaking views of Sorrento to the timeless beauty of the Amalfi Coast, each itinerary offers unforgettable experiences among crystalline waters, millennia-old history, and local traditions, perfect for those who wish to discover the best of the Gulf of Naples.
Capri
The most glamorous island in the Mediterranean, known for its iconic sea caves, crystal-clear bays, and breathtaking coastal scenery.
- Capri: boat tour with grotto visits – Explore the entire coast of Capri with stops at the island’s most picturesque caves. A classic must-do to discover the island’s most authentic side. Top Reviews 🏆
- Capri: boat tour with stop at the Blue Grotto – Experience the iconic Blue Grotto with direct access and a professional skipper. Perfect for first-time visitors to the island. Top Reviews 🏆
Ischia
The island of wellness, offering natural hot springs, peaceful bays, and lush landscapes to explore.
- Ischia: boat tour with lunch and swim from Forio – A full tour around the island with local lunch onboard and stops to swim in the most beautiful bays. Top Reviews 🏆
- Ischia: island boat tour with Neapolitan lunch and snorkeling – A relaxing tour combining scenery, good food, and snorkeling in the clearest waters of the island.
Procida
The most authentic and colorful of the Campanian islands, with picturesque villages, quiet coves, and timeless Mediterranean charm.
- Procida: Boat tour with swimming stops and underwater photos – An immersive excursion in the crystal-clear waters of Procida, perfect for swimming and capturing unique underwater moments. Top Reviews 🏆
- Procida: Private boat tour with sea views and snorkeling – Enjoy an exclusive experience aboard a private boat, with snorkeling stops and breathtaking views of the island.
Sorrento
A natural terrace overlooking the sea, perfect as a gateway to the Amalfi Coast with its views, lemon groves, and enchanting small towns.
- Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi: Day Tour from Naples – The timeless classic: a full day exploring Sorrento and the pearls of the Coast, with scenic stops and free time. Top Reviews 🏆
- Amalfi Coast: Day Trip from Naples – Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello in a single itinerary, perfect for seeing it all without worries. Top Reviews 🏆
Amalfi Coast
Excursions along the Amalfi Coast offer a journey through spectacular landscapes, historic villages, and local traditions. From the timeless elegance of Amalfi to the picturesque streets and iconic beaches of Positano, passing through the natural and cultural beauties along the entire coastline, experiences immerse visitors in history, art, and breathtaking scenery.
Amalfi
A historic seaside town, rich in history, art, and local traditions, Amalfi is the perfect starting point to explore the Amalfi Coast through charming streets and stunning panoramas.
- Amalfi Coast and Positano: boat tour with snorkeling and drinks – Enjoy an exclusive experience between Amalfi and Positano, with stops for swimming and onboard drinks. Top Reviews 🏆
- Amalfi Coast: boat tour with caves, beaches and snorkeling – Explore hidden caves and beaches along the coast with stops for snorkeling and relaxation. Top Reviews 🏆
Positano
Iconic for its colorful houses and stunning beaches, Positano is an unmissable stop on the Amalfi Coast, where culture, shopping, and natural beauty come together in a unique setting.
- From Positano, Praiano or Amalfi: Full-Day Boat Tour to Capri – A complete experience exploring coves, caves and Capri’s most iconic landscapes. Top Reviews 🏆
- From Positano: Amalfi Coast Sunset Cruise – Group Tour – Enjoy the colors of sunset across the most iconic panoramas of the coast.
Other Destinations
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