Posillipo Tours and Tickets
Posillipo
- Sightseeing tours of Naples are mostly outdoors; sunscreen and a hat are recommended in summer.
- The outdoor Posillipo Market selling everything from housewares to designer duds is held each Thursday.
- There are also two parks dedicated to Virgil in Posillipo—one at the top of the hill, and one at the bottom—perfect for families with kids.
- With its wider streets and lighter traffic, the Posillipo Hill neighborhood is easier to navigate with a wheelchair, so some areas are quite steep.
- Be sure to bring your camera to capture the beautiful views over the Bay of Naples from the hilltop.
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There are plenty of ways to experience Posillipo. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:
Posillipo is a residential neighborhood, so it is free to visit. While there’s no cost to admire sea views from scenic spots like Parco Virgiliano, the area does have a few ticketed attractions. Expect to pay from US$75 to see the area on a Naples sightseeing tour.
The easiest way to get up the Posillipo Hill from central Naples is to ride the quick funicular from Mergellina to Manzoni. A few bus lines also stop near popular viewpoints at Manzoni-Parco Virgiliano. For less fuss, book a sightseeing tour that includes transportation to the hilltop neighborhood.
With its sweeping terraces, benches, and picnic areas, Parco Virgiliano is best for views over the shimmering Gulf of Naples, home to the islands of Capri and Ischia. Easier to access is the Belvedere di Sant’Antonio on the lower end of Posilippo, where you’ll enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city with Mt. Vesuvius towering beyond.
Yes, there are a few places to swim in Posillipo when the weather permits, but be prepared for a challenging walk down to the coast. Make an online reservation to swim at the protected Gaiola Underwater Park, where Roman ruins lie beneath clear waters. You can also access beach clubs with chairs along the coastline for a fee.
Yes, several tours take you to see the incredible views from Posillipo. Head there on a sightseeing experience via Vespa, e-bike, or private vehicle, or opt for a longer excursion that also visits Pompeii. Another option is to see the neighborhood from the water on a boat tour with snorkeling and swimming.