Things to do · Naples, Italy

Things to Do in Naples

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Getting there
Most visitors fly into Naples International Airport (NAP), which sits about four kilometres from the historic centre and is reachable by taxi or the Alibus shuttle in roughly fifteen minutes. Direct flights from major U.S. and European hubs are common, while connections often run through Rome. For those preferring the train, Napoli Centrale links the city to Rome, Florence and beyond, with a journey of around one to two hours from Rome.
Who goes
Naples welcomes roughly ten million tourists each year, drawing a mix of food lovers, history buffs and casual explorers. The city hums most strongly from late spring through early autumn, when streets are full and museums busy; quieter moments arrive in the winter months, especially January, when locals reclaim the piazzas. Families and solo travelers alike find the city’s lively atmosphere appealing.
Budgeting
A careful traveler can expect to spend about €50‑70 per day (roughly $55‑$78 USD), while a comfortable stay might run €100‑150 daily (around $110‑$165 USD), with meals and accommodation typically taking the biggest share. To stretch your euros, consider dining at a trattoria away from the main tourist corridors, where a simple pasta dish often costs half the price of a beachfront restaurant. Estimate →

  1. Castel dell'Ovo

    attraction · 4.6 rating

    A seafront medieval castle on a small islet in the Bay of Naples, offering fortress ramparts and sweeping views of the coast and Vesuvius. Travelers come for its history and panoramic vistas.

  2. Museo cappella san severo napoli

    attraction · 4.7 rating · €10

    A Baroque chapel famous for the Veiled Christ marble sculpture and its extraordinary funerary art. Travelers come for one of Italy's most astonishing works of sculpture.

  3. Naples Underground

    attraction · 4.5 rating

    An extensive network of tunnels and cavities beneath the city, carved from tuff stone and used across eras from Greek aqueducts to WWII air-raid shelters. Visitors explore its subterranean history via guided routes.

  4. Galleria Borbonica

    landmark · 4.8 rating

    Enchanting scenery that unfolds to the eyes of visitors, a secret place full of history and magic atmosphere. An emotional journey through the underground of Naples.

  5. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

    attraction · 4.4 rating

    One of the world's most important archaeological museums, holding major Greco-Roman antiquities and artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Travelers visit for its unrivaled classical collections.

  6. Via San Gregorio Armeno

    landmark · 4.5 rating

    Narrow street lined with artisan workshops famous for handcrafted Nativity scene figurines.

  7. Mount Vesuvius

    attraction · 4.3 rating

    An active volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples, famous for the eruption that buried Pompeii, with a summit crater reachable by trail. Travelers hike to the rim for the crater views and sweeping bay panoramas.

  8. Lungomare Caracciolo

    neighborhood · 4.7 rating

    Beautiful seafront promenade, a delightful surprise for many first-time visitors.

  9. Obelisco di San Gennaro

    attraction · 4.8 rating

    A Baroque spire near the Naples Cathedral dedicated to San Gennaro, the city's patron saint, erected as an offering after plague deliverance. A landmark of devotional architecture in the historic center.

  10. Teatro di San Carlo

    landmark · 4.7 rating

    Historic opera house designed by Giovanni Antonio Medrano and Angelo Carasale for King Charles.

  11. SpaccaNapoli

    attraction · 4.5 rating

    The long, straight street that historically splits Naples' old center in two, lined with churches, shops, street food, and dense local life. An iconic route for experiencing the city's historic heart.

  12. Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara

    church · 4.6 rating

    A monastery complex famous for its serene majolica-tiled cloister garden, alongside a Gothic church and museum. Travelers visit for the colorful hand-painted courtyard and tranquil setting.

  13. Napoli Sotterranea

    attraction · 4.8 rating · €12

    A well-known guided underground tour beneath the historic center, revealing ancient Greek-Roman aqueducts, cisterns, and wartime shelters. Travelers descend to walk narrow passages and learn the city's hidden layers.

  14. Castel Sant'Elmo

    attraction · 4.4 rating · €2.50

    A star-shaped fortress atop Vomero hill offering sweeping panoramic views over Naples and the Bay. Travelers go for the commanding vistas and its historic ramparts.

  15. Toledo

    attraction · 4.5 rating

    One of Naples' main shopping streets, a bustling pedestrian thoroughfare lined with shops and eateries and home to the ornate Toledo metro station. Travelers come for shopping, strolling, and the lively urban buzz.

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