Things to Do in Napoli

The narrow, straight street that cuts through the historic centre, lined with churches, shops, and street food stalls. A living museum of daily Neapolitan life.

🕐 Accessible 24/7; shops and stalls generally 9:00-20:00

💡 Stop for a cheap sfogliatella at Scaturchio or a pizza fritta at Antica Capri. Avoid midday heat; it gets crowded.

The oldest castle in Naples, sitting on the seafront promenade. Free to enter and explore the ramparts and courtyards.

🕐 Mon-Sat 8:30-19:00; Sun 8:30-14:00

💡 Climb the towers for views of the marina and Vesuvius. Visit on a weekday to avoid crowds.

A hillside park with panoramic views over the Gulf of Naples, Posillipo hill, and Vesuvius. Quiet, with benches and paths.

🕐 Daily 7:00-21:00 (hours vary seasonally)

💡 Come at sunset for the best light. Bring water; there are no cafes inside.

An open-air ossuary in a cave, holding the remains of tens of thousands of victims of historical plagues and famines. Eerie, fascinating, and free.

🕐 Daily 9:30-16:30 (check for temporary closures)

💡 Wear closed shoes; the floor is uneven and dusty. Allow 30 minutes. Combine with a walk through the nearby Sanità district for context.

One of the most important archaeology museums in Europe, housing Farnese sculptures and mosaics from Pompeii and Herculaneum.

🕐 Wed-Mon 9:00-19:30; closed Tue

💡 Entry is free on the first Sunday of each month. Go early to avoid the queues.