Top Activities on the Ground in Naples

Discover Naples during a half-day guided walking tour through the historic city center. Your informative guide shares highlights such as the San Carlo Theater, Plebiscito Square, Castel Nuovo, Royal Palace, and ancient underground ruins, along with artisan shops, cafes, and churches. The tour includes one hour of free time to shop and purchase lunch.

Naples is a vast city and its top sights are spread across several neighborhoods. Cover more ground and see all the highlights in just a few hours with this e-bike tour. The oversized tires and electric assistance make for a comfortable and easy ride through the city center as you follow your guide along the seafront promenade, through the historic center, and up Posillipo Hill to admire the city and bay from above.

Naples can throw the most careful plans out of whack with anarchic traffic, heat, and crowds. With this skip-the-line guided tour, bypass the often-long ticket lines and break from the drama by going underground, some 130 feet (40 meters) below the city’s historic center. Tour subterranean air-raid shelters, Greek-Roman aqueducts, caves, a garden, and a Roman theater—it’s all part of Naples’ unconventional history.

Enjoy a panoramic view of Naples from the open-air top of a double-decker bus and a hop-on hop-off ticket good for 24 hours. With a plethora of stops to choose from on two different routes, including major attractions like the Archaeological Museum, and Piazza Municipio, these buses make it easy to discover Naples at your own pace.

Don’t just take a Naples walking tour that explores the city and its streets—take one that goes below, too. On this tour, you’ll get all the goods: Following your local guide, you’ll hit historic squares, a Napoli castle, and take a guided discovery walk through the Bourbon Gallery, a network of tunnels connecting the palace to area barracks used in WWII.

Get to know the southern Italian capital with this 3-hour guided bike tour of Naples. Ride through the historic city with a professional guide, learning about Naples' archaeological, cultural, and culinary history. Stop frequently for photos and see some of the city's most important attractions in the historic center and along the waterfront on Via Caracciolo. The tour is available in English, Italian, and French, ideal for cruise passengers or short-break tourists.

Visit the ruins of Pompeii and the top of Mt. Vesuvius on a tour from Naples. Learn about the history of the ancient Roman city and its destruction more than 2,000 years ago, and gain insight into the geology of the region from expert guides. Includes round-trip transportation from central Naples and the choice of a pizza lunch or wine tasting.

Experience what makes Naples great on this half-day tour: pizza and panoramic views. Easily cover a lot of ground exploring the beautiful Posillipo neighborhood on an e-bike. After biking through Virgiliano Park (Parco Virgiliano) and catching views of the islands of Ischia, Procida, and Nidia, head to a local eatery to taste some of the best fried pizza in town.

Get a true taste of one of Italy's culinary capitals on a food and sightseeing tour of Naples. Spend some time exploring the city, stopping at the city's main squares and basilicas, as well as at hidden eateries to sample traditional dishes. Learn the history of Naples as you make your way from one mini-feast to the next, dining on everything from zucchini flowers and spritzes to ragù, baccalà, and pizza. Come hungry: the tasting tour is a meal in itself.

Visit two of Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions on this full-day shore excursion from Naples. Journey along the picturesque Amalfi Coast; enjoy free time to explore the hilltop towns of Positano and Sorrento; then marvel at the archeological wonders of ancient Pompeii on a guided tour.

The Amalfi Coast and Pompeii are southern Italy’s blockbuster sights, but visiting them by public transportation can be stressful and tedious. Optimize your time and take in both the colorful fishing villages and Roman ruins in a single day with this exclusive private driving tour. Enjoy hassle-free pickup at your chosen location and direct transport via air-conditioned vehicle to Positano, Sorrento, and Pompeii.

Discover the cuisine of Naples on a private food tour led by a local host. Choose from 6 or 10 tastings depending on how hungry you are, and find out how chefs in Naples make their recipes as you enjoy the tastings. In between food stops, you'll also get a sense of the city as you explore on foot.

Take a break from the urban pace of Naples with this e-bike tour through the scenic Phlegrean Fields just outside the city. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and transportation to nearby Pozzuoli to set off by e-bike with your guide along the coastline to the volcanic Lake Averno. Learn about the history of a ancient sites along the ride and relax over a winery lunch featuring local organic wines and dishes.

Pompeii and Herculaneum are two of Italy’s top archaeological sites, but visiting both in one day by public transportation can be tedious. Skip the delays of the train and bus with this private driving tour that includes hotel pickup and a stop at Mt. Vesuvius. Stroll through Roman villas, shops, baths, temples, and theaters and head up to the dramatic crater atop the volcano that destroyed them to take in the view.

With overcrowded buses and no train service, exploring the Amalfi Coast by public transportation can be frustrating. With this tour, explore the coastal highlights hassle-free via private air-conditioned vehicle. Take in views along the famed Amalfi Coast highway while learning about the local history and lore from your driver. Stop in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello to enjoy free time to sightsee, shop, and even have lunch.

Stroll past Naples’ top attractions on this walking tour. Led by a local guide, see the bustling Spaccanapoli promenade, the Royal Palace, and Teatro di San Carlo, the oldest opera house in Europe. As you walk through the city center, learn the history behind the palaces, churches, and monuments from your guide.

The Amalfi Coast’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed beauty looks at its very best from the water. Experience its colorful villages and hidden coves in high style on this private cruise aboard a sleek modern “gozzo” boat with both indoor and outdoor space. Your captain is at your service and can adjust your itinerary to suit your preferences, ensuring a completely bespoke experience. Included snacks and drinks keep the party spirit flowing.

The ancient buried city of Pompeii is a must-visit attraction when visiting Naples and the Amalfi Coast. This half-day tour takes you through the well-preserved ruins of the ancient Roman town and provides context about the catastrophic eruption of AD 79. See what day-to-day life was like for the townspeople when you visit the forum, thermal baths, temples, and even the Lupanar brothel.

Avoid the challenge of planning transport and fitting Italy’s most iconic coastal views and archaeological sites into one day. This guided trip from Naples combines the Amalfi Coast, Positano, and Pompeii in one seamless journey, with scenic drives and expert insight into Mt. Vesuvius’s history. Enjoy a limoncello tasting and optional lunch stop, all with convenient hotel pickup included.

Explore Naples’ historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a 3-hour bike tour. Following a guide, cycle past landmarks like Castel dell'Ovo, the Church of Gesu' Nuovo and Piazza del Plebiscito. On a bike, you can cover more ground than you would on a walking tour but still enjoy being outside so you don’t miss any views.

Skip the usual sightseeing tours for something altogether different—this self-guided treasure hunt through Naples’ meandering historic center. Armed with your wits and a backpack full of provided tools—no smartphone needed—visit monuments and points of interest as you unearth local history, seek lost treasures, and solve puzzles and ancient mysteries.

Give the Amalfi Coast the attention it deserves with this private day trip from Naples to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi town. With a professional driver, you’ll experience the culture of the region, stopping to try local limoncello and exploring each of the towns. Ample free time in each place is included for you to visit the beaches, shops, monuments, or to simply relax with a gelato.

Avoid the difficulty of trying to see the Amalfi Coast’s most iconic towns in a single day without reliable transport or a clear plan. This day trip from Naples is designed for time-limited travelers, taking you by coach to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi in one streamlined itinerary. With hotel or port pickup and drop-off included, you can focus on the views instead of logistics.