Things to Do in Naples

The main straight street that cuts through the historic centre. It’s a free walk past street-level pizza bakeries, churches, and crumbling palazzos. No entrance fee, just your own legs.

🕐 Open 24 hours, pedestrian-only zones during daytime

💡 Go between 10am and noon, before the tour groups pack it. Grab a sfogliatella at Pintauro on Via Toledo.

A quiet public park on Posillipo hill with free entry and killer views of the Gulf of Naples. Benches and grass patches let you sit and watch ferries cross the bay. No crowds.

🕐 Open daily 7:00-22:00 (closes earlier in winter)

💡 Bring a picnic — there’s a small kiosk but it’s erratic. Sunset is the best time, but arrive by 4pm to claim a bench on the western side.

A guided tour of the Greco-Roman aqueducts and WWII bomb shelters beneath the city. Standard tour costs around €10. It’s a solid 90-minute walk underground, cool even in summer.

🕐 Daily tours at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 (check website for seasonal changes)

💡 Book online a day ahead — walk-ups often sell out by noon. Wear trainers; the tunnels are damp and uneven.

Houses the Farnese collection and most mosaics from Pompeii. The ticket costs about €18, but it’s worth it for the quality of artefacts. Free on the first Sunday of each month.

🕐 Wed-Mon 9:00-19:30, closed Tues

💡 Head straight to the Secret Cabinet on the mezzanine floor — a collection of erotic Roman art that’s often overlooked by casual visitors.

A 14th-century fortress on Vomero hill. Entry costs €5. The real value is the panoramic terrace overlooking the bay, Vesuvius, and the whole city. Worth the funicular ride up.

🕐 Daily 8:30-19:30, last entry 18:45

💡 Bring your own water — the café up there charges triple. Also check if the adjacent Certosa di San Martino is open (combined ticket €10).