Top places to visit in Naples

• Naples Teatro San Carlo Opera House

  opera-house · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Teatro di San Carlo — the oldest continuously active opera house in the world (1737), with the spectacular red and gold horseshoe-shaped auditorium, hosting opera productions and ballet.

• Naples Santa Maria della Sanità Basilica

  baroque-church · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The dramatic 17th-century Basilica Santa Maria della Sanità in the Sanità neighbourhood — built by friar Giovanni Vincenzo da San Eligio over the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, with the unique elevated altar and the basilica's role in…

• Spaccanapoli Street

  Historic Street · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The ancient decumanus maximus of Greek Neapolis cuts the city in a dead-straight line, lined with Baroque churches, the Gesù Nuovo, San Lorenzo Maggiore, presepe (nativity scene) workshops, and the city's best pizza and street food.

• Naples National Archaeological Museum

  Archaeological Museum · 4.7 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The world's finest collection of ancient Greek and Roman artefacts, including the Farnese Hercules, the Alexander Mosaic from Pompeii, and the Secret Cabinet of erotic art from ancient Pompeii.

• Pompeii Archaeological Park

  archaeological-site · 4.8 rating · about 6 h · entry €20 (≈ ₹2,130)

  The complete UNESCO archaeological site of Pompeii — the Roman city frozen in time by the AD 79 Vesuvius eruption, preserved with frescoes, mosaics, plaster casts of victims, and entire streets, shops, and brothels intact.

• Castel dell'Ovo

  Castle · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Naples' oldest standing fortification (12th c.) sits on a tiny island in the Bay of Naples, connected by a causeway. Legend says Virgil hid a magical egg inside whose breaking would destroy the castle — hence the name.

• Royal Palace of Caserta UNESCO

  royal-palace · 4.8 rating · about 5 h · entry €18 (≈ ₹1,920)

  The Royal Palace of Caserta — the largest royal palace in the world by volume, the Italian Versailles built by Charles III, with 1200 rooms, spectacular gardens with English Garden, fountains, and waterfall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Capri Day Trip from Naples

  island-day-trip · 4.8 rating · about 8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A day trip to the legendary island of Capri — the Blue Grotto, the Faraglioni sea stacks, Anacapri's Villa San Michele, the chairlift to Monte Solaro, and the glamorous Piazzetta.

• Certosa di San Martino

  Monastery Museum · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 14th-century Carthusian monastery perched on the Vomero hill with panoramic views over Naples Bay, Vesuvius, and Capri. Houses a superb collection of Neapolitan Baroque art and the city's most impressive presepe collection.

• Mt Vesuvius Crater Hike

  volcano · 4.6 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  The hike up to the rim of the Mt Vesuvius crater — the most infamous volcano in history, with extraordinary views over the Bay of Naples and the destroyed Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum visible below.

• Herculaneum (Ercolano)

  archaeological-site · 4.8 rating · about 4 h · entry €16 (≈ ₹1,710)

  The remarkable Herculaneum — better preserved than Pompeii thanks to the pyroclastic flow that sealed wooden structures, frescoes, and even food intact, a smaller more intimate Roman city ruin than its famous neighbour.

• Naples Cristo Velato Veiled Christ

  marble-sculpture · 4.9 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The extraordinary Veiled Christ (Cristo Velato) by Giuseppe Sanmartino, 1753 — one of the most remarkable marble sculptures ever created, with the impossibly delicate veil carved from solid marble, viewable inside the Sansevero Chapel.

Things to do

• Pompeii Skip-the-Line Tour Museum · 4 h · from EUR 44 per person
• Capri Island Day Trip Day Trip · 9 h · from EUR 87 per person
• Pompeii & Herculaneum Full Day Guided Tour Sightseeing · 8 h · from EUR 74 per person
• Pompeii Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Heritage · 4 h · from EUR 33 per person
• Naples Underground Tour Cultural · 1.5 h · from EUR 26 per person
• Amalfi Coast Day Trip Day Trip · 10 h · from EUR 89 per person
• Neapolitan Pizza Making Class in Spaccanapoli Food Drink · 2 h · from EUR 20 per person
• Mt Vesuvius & Pompeii Tour Day Trip · 8 h · from EUR 68 per person

Day trips and tours

• Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea) Tour 2 h · from EUR 12
• Pompeii & Herculaneum Full-Day Tour from Naples 9 h · from EUR 66

Where to stay in Naples

• Historic Centre about EUR 100 per night

  UNESCO World Heritage centre; most authentic, chaotic, and vibrant — and the best pizza

• Chiaia about EUR 160 per night

  Naples's most elegant seafront district; safe, upscale restaurants, and beautiful sea views

Hotels

• Hostel of the Sun Naples 3-star · INR 1,500 to INR 3,500 per night
• Romeo Hotel Naples 5-star · INR 30,000 to INR 110,000 per night
• Costantinopoli 104 4-star · EUR 130 to EUR 300 per night
• Grand Hotel Vesuvio Naples 5-star · INR 30,000 to INR 110,000 per night
• Hotel La Ciliegina Lifestyle 4-star · INR 4,500 to INR 9,500 per night
• Grand Hotel Vesuvio 5-star · EUR 220 to EUR 680 per night

Where to eat

• L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele italian, pizza, neapolitan · about EUR 8 per person
• Trattoria Nennella italian, neapolitan, traditional · about EUR 15 per person
• Pizzeria 50 Kalò italian, pizza, neapolitan · about EUR 18 per person
• Pizzeria Lombardi italian, pizza, neapolitan · about EUR 12 per person
• Pizzeria Brandi italian, pizza, neapolitan · about EUR 15 per person
• 50 Kalò italian, pizza, neapolitan · about EUR 18 per person
• Pizzeria Trianon italian, pizza, neapolitan · about EUR 12 per person
• Pizzeria Starita italian, pizza, neapolitan · about EUR 12 per person

Getting to Naples

Airport: Naples (NAP)

How visitors arrive in Naples

• Fly into Naples International By air from Capodichino Airport · common

  Capodichino is the main air gateway. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Train to Napoli Centrale By train from Rome and other cities · common

  Napoli Centrale is the main station; Afragola is a high-speed hub north of the centre. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Car via A1, A3 or A16 By road from Rome, Salerno, Apulia · possible

  Motorways link Naples to Rome, Salerno and the Adriatic side. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Ferry or hydrofoil By ferry from Islands and coast · possible

  Services from nearby islands and coastal towns use Molo Beverello and other terminals. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Alibus from Capodichino

  Alibus runs between the airport and two stops: Napoli Centrale station and Piazza Municipio near the Molo Beverello ferry port. Buy the ticket on board. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Authorised taxi at the airport exit

  Authorised taxis wait at the exit and use fixed fares for some destinations, which must be shown in the cab. Check the taxi is authorised before getting in. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Be wary of unauthorised taxis and anyone approaching you directly. Insist on the displayed fixed fare or the meter. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Metro

  Naples has several metro lines; Line 1 links the centre with hill districts such as Vomero and northern neighbourhoods, and Line 2 is a commuter line crossing the city.

• Transit Pass

  Naples' UnicoCampania integrated ticket is valid across the city's operators and vehicles and is sold at tobacconists, kiosks, stations and in an app, not on board.

  Unico Campania tickets

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Counterfeit Tickets

  Pompeii and Herculaneum gates

  Touts sell fake or discounted tickets outside; tickets are invalid

  How to avoid it: Buy directly from Ticketone.it or official site; never from touts

• Taxi Meter Fraud

  Taxi ranks at Napoli Centrale and airport

  Drivers claim the meter is broken; quote flat inflated fares

  How to avoid it: Insist meter is turned on; use official white Naples taxis only

• Motorbike Bag Snatchers

  Old Town alleys and along the waterfront

  Moped riders snatch bags from pedestrians walking on the road side

  How to avoid it: Wear bag cross-body with strap on traffic side; hold tight in alleys

Best time to visit Naples

• Jan 13°C
• Feb 14°C
• Mar 16°C
• Apr 19°C
• May 24°C
• Jun 28°C
• Jul 30°C
• Aug 31°C
• Sep 27°C
• Oct 23°C
• Nov 18°C
• Dec 14°C

More in Italy

• Rome
• Venice
• Florence
• Milan
• Cinque Terre
• Verona

Frequently asked questions about Naples

What are the top-rated places to visit in Naples?

The highest-rated places in our Naples guide are Naples Cristo Velato Veiled Christ, Pompeii Archaeological Park, Royal Palace of Caserta UNESCO, Capri Day Trip from Naples, Herculaneum (Ercolano).

Where should I stay in Naples?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Naples: Historic Centre, Chiaia.

How do I get around Naples?

Ways to get around Naples covered in our guide: Metro, Transit pass, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Naples?

Scams reported to us for Naples include Counterfeit Tickets; Taxi Meter Fraud; Motorbike Bag Snatchers. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Naples?

Average daytime highs in Naples run from 13°C in Jan to 31°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Naples?

The nearest airport to Naples has the code NAP.