Naples is a city of thousand faces with a historical, architectural, artistic an natural heritage of global significance. This is the reason why its historic city centre – which is considered the largest in Europe – was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.
Having said that, the city is also an ideal base for guidad tours and day trips across Campania. Indeed, it would be a huge mistake leaving Naples without visiting the Royal Palace of Caserta, the ruins of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as exploring the Vesuvius National Park and the Amalfi Coast.
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In this article I share with you the top 10 activities recommended by tourists that allow you to discover Naples and its hidden gems and then its nearest places of interest. All of these activities can be easily booked in advance and a free cancellation policy is available in most of the cases.
Besides walking tours and excursions, you also find entrance tickets for museums and other historical sites.
1. Pompeii, small-group tour with a archeologist
Duration: 2 hours
When: at 10:30 am and 4:30 pm (for groups of max. 20 participants), from 9 am to 4:30 pm (for private groups)
Meeting point: “Porta Marina Superiore” gate, in front of Hortus Restaurant & Garden Bar
Prices: early booking discounts available
What’s included: priority entrance, guided tour by an archeologist, headsets (for groups of 16 or more)
Online booking: available here.
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2. Naples: Street food tour with a local guide
Duration: 2,5 hours
When: at 11 am and 6 pm
Meeting point: near the Greek ruins located in Piazza Bellini
Prices: 35€ (adults) and free of charge for children (2-5y) and infants
What’s included: professional guide, food tastings
Online booking: check this website.
3. Amalfi Coast Tour all-inclusive from Naples
Duration: 8 hours
Starting time: 8:30 am
Meeting point: pick-up service from your hotel in Naples city centre, otherwise just outside Hotel Terminus, situated in front of the train station
Prices: depending on the groups (8-18-40 people)
What’s included: round-trip transportation, 30 minute boat trip in Amalfi, photo stop in Sorrento and Positano, visit in Amalfi and Ravello, lunch, bottle of water
Online booking: available here.
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4. Half-day tour of Mount Vesuvius from Naples
Duration: 4,5 hours
Starting time: 12:30 pm
Meeting point: pick-up service from Naples central station, from Cruise Terminal Port or from hotels
Prices: 60€ (adults), 50€ (children, 4-17y) and free for infants
What’s included: pick-up service, english-speaking assistance, skip-the-line entrance ticket, lunch with pizza and drink
Online booking: visit this page.
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5. Entrance ticket to the Bourbon Tunnel
Duration of the visit: 1 hour
When: at 10 am, 12 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm (Fri-Sat-Sun)
Meeting point: Vico del Grottone 4
Prices: 10€ (adults), 7 for children (11-13y)
What’s included: entrance ticket and guided tour
Online booking: available here.
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6. Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi full-day tour from Naples
Duration: 8 hours
Starting time: 8:30 am
Meeting point: pick-up service to be arranged after the booking
Prices: tour with up to 18 participants, 90€ (adults), 72€ (children, 5-12y) and free for infants; tour for max 8 participants, 125€ (adults), 100€ (children) and free for infants
What’s included: pick-up and drop-off service, live commentary on board, a bottle of water and light lunch
Online booking: please check this website.
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7. Walking tour of Rione Sanità and Fontanelle Cemetery in Naples
Duration: 3 hours
When: 9 am or 2 pm
Meeting point: entrance of the Fontanelle Cemetery
Prices: 160€ (groups up to 4 people), 200€ (groups of max 10 people), 360€ (max 14 people), 400€ (max 20 people), 560€ (max 24 people) and 600€ (max 30 people)
What’s included: professional tour guide and pastry tasting
Online booking: available here.
8. Private tour of the highlights and hidden gems across Naples
Duration: 3 hours
When: from 9:30 am to 6 pm
Meeting point: in front of Zucchi Bassetti shop, located in Piazza Trieste e Trento
Prices: from 84€, depending on the number of participants
What’s included: private group with local guide, 1 drink/tasting, tickets for the Gallery of Salvatore Lodice
Online booking: check this website.
9. Private tour of Herculaneum with an archaeologist
Duration: 2 hours
When: 2:30 pm
Meeting point: ticket office of Herculaneum ruins
Prices: 45€ (adults), 25€ (youths, 12-17y), 15€ (children, 4-11y), free for infants
What’s included: skip-the-line admission, 2-hour tour, archaeologist guide
Online booking: available here.
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10. Day-trip to the Royal Palace of Caserta from Naples
Duration: 4 hours
Starting time: 9:30 am
Meeting point: Piazza Municipio, near Castel Nuovo
Prices: 120€ (adults), 90€ (EU citizens, 18-24y and children, 4-17y), free of charge for infants
What’s included: round trip transportation from/to Naples, priority entrance ticket
Online booking: visit this website.
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