Piazza del Plebiscito Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Piazza del Plebiscito. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Naples Guided Tour by Bike

• Naples Walking Tour with Underground Roman Ruins Ticket

• Not Just Another Naples Street Food Tour with Eating Europe

• Pompeii and Naples from Rome: Small Group Day Tour with Lunch

It’s free to visit Piazza del Plebiscito, though many travelers opt for the convenience of a tour. Naples walking tours start at around US$35, with bike tours and street food tours from around US$45. (Note that admission is ticketed for the Royal Palace of Naples.)

Tours of the Piazza del Plebiscito focus on its architecture, particularly the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, whose grand colonnade dominates the square, and the Royal Palace of Naples. You also see the Palazzo Salerno, the historic prefecture building, and a royal statue by Canova.

The Piazza del Plebiscito is the biggest square in Naples and one of the biggest in Italy, so it rarely feels packed. However, early morning is a good time to visit if you’d like less obstructed views for photography. This also helps avoid the scorching midday heat in the Neapolitan summer.

The amount of time you spend at Piazza del Plebiscito depends on whether you just look at the square or whether you visit the attractions around it. Allow half a day if you’re touring the Royal Palace of Naples and the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, or a few minutes for a photo stop.

Yes, Piazza del Plebiscito is accessible: It’s paved, level, and wheelchair friendly, with no barriers to access. The Royal Palace of Naples is also accessible, with adapted bathrooms and wheelchairs available for loan. Many travelers like to relax at Gran Caffè Gambrinus as well, a local landmark dating back to 1860.