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30 things to do in Naples, where to stay, airport transfers, 4 MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Naples
- Teatro di San Carlo — opera house in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Naples National Archaeological Museum — Italian archeological museum known for Roman materials (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Museo di Capodimonte — art museum and historic site in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Castel Nuovo — castle in Naples (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Naples Cathedral — cathedral in Naples (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Royal Palace of Naples — building in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Castel dell'Ovo — castle in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Certosa di San Martino — former Carthusian monastery in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Castel Sant'Elmo — fortification in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Cappella Sansevero — church (visit ≈ 120 min)
- San Francesco di Paola — church building in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Santa Chiara — church in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Castel Capuano — castle in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Basilica of St. Dominic — church building in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte — Research institute in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 120 min)
- San Lorenzo Maggiore — church in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Gesù Nuovo — church in Naples (visit ≈ 30 min)
- piazza Dante — square in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Santa Maria della Sanità, Naples — church in Naples (visit ≈ 30 min)
- San Paolo Maggiore — church building in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Santa Maria del Carmine — church building in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn — research institute in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 150 min)
- San Giorgio Maggiore, Naples — church (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Church of San Ferdinando, Naples — church in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- San Giacomo degli Spagnoli — church building in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Porta Capuana — city gate in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Ospedale L'Albergo Reale dei Poveri — former public hospital/almshouse in Naples, southern Italy (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Palazzo dello Spagnolo — palace in Naples, Campania, Italy (visit ≈ 90 min)
- San Pietro a Majella Conservatory of Music — music high school (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Madre del Buon Consiglio — church building in Naples, Italy (visit ≈ 30 min)
2-day Naples walking itinerary
Starting point: Centro Storico / Spaccanapoli. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 6.1 km · 8,270 steps · 1 h 21 min on the way): Certosa di San Martino → Castel dell'Ovo → Royal Palace of Naples → Teatro di San Carlo → Castel Nuovo
- Day 2 (≈ 7.1 km · 9,620 steps · 1 h 35 min on the way): Naples Cathedral → Museo di Capodimonte → Naples National Archaeological Museum
Hidden gems and overlooked spots in Naples
- Spaccanapoli — Narrow street slicing straight through the historic centre, lined with churches, workshops and street life. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Via San Gregorio Armeno — Narrow lane of workshops crafting nativity-scene (presepe) figurines all year round. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Galleria Umberto I — Grand late-19th-century shopping arcade with a glass dome and mosaic floor. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Piazza del Plebiscito — Vast square between the Royal Palace and the colonnaded church of San Francesco di Paola. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Fontanelle Cemetery — Ossuary in an old tufa quarry holding thousands of skulls, wrapped in folk devotion. (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Quartieri Spagnoli — Naples' most characterful quarter of laundry-strung alleys, home to the Maradona mural. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Catacombs of San Gennaro — Two-level underground burial site with early Christian frescoes, guided by young locals from Sanità. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Galleria Borbonica — Underground tunnels dug in the 19th century as an escape route and later used as shelters; old cars inside. (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Pausilypon Archaeological Park — Roman villa and theatre in Posillipo reached through a rock tunnel, with views over the coves below. (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Naples Botanical Garden — Large university garden founded in the early 19th century, with succulent and tropical glasshouses. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Maradona Mural — Huge mural of the footballer in the Spanish Quarter, a corner fans have turned into a little shrine. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Underwater Park of Baia — Roman villas sunk by volcanic subsidence, seen from glass-bottom boats, snorkelling or diving. (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Pio Monte della Misericordia — Small church in the old centre whose altar holds Caravaggio's 'Seven Works of Mercy'. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Piazza Bellini — Square beside excavated ancient Greek walls, buzzing in the evening with bookshops and students. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Porta Nolana Market — Loud, authentic street market of fish and seafood stalls around a medieval gate. (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Procida — Small island reached by ferry, with the pastel fishermen's houses of Marina Corricella and quiet lanes. (visit ≈ 360 min)
- Mount Vesuvius — The volcano that buried Pompeii; a short steep path leads to the crater rim with superb bay views. (visit ≈ 180 min)
- Capri — Rocky island reached by ferry: the Blue Grotto, the Faraglioni stacks and sea views from Anacapri. (visit ≈ 480 min)
Where to stay in Naples
- Centro Storico / Spaccanapoli: The UNESCO-listed old town; pizzerias and churches, noisy but full of life.
- Chiaia: Naples’ elegant district of smart shops and bars, close to the sea.
- Santa Lucia / Seafront: Along the seafront with views of Castel dell’Ovo and Vesuvius.
- Vomero: A calm, green hilltop district; funiculars run down to the centre.
- Toledo: The main shopping street with a metro stop; close to everything.
Getting from the airport to Naples
- Naples Capodichino (NAP): Alibus shuttle ≈ 20 min
Getting around
The old town is walkable and funiculars climb to Vomero. Don’t miss the art-filled stations of Metro Line 1.
Classic places to eat
- L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele: Serving only margherita and marinara since 1870.
- Gino Sorbillo: A famous pizzeria on Via dei Tribunali; be ready to queue.
- Pizzeria Starita: In Materdei since 1901; its fried pizza is famous too.
- Di Matteo: Known for fried pizza and street-food fritters.
- Gran Caffè Gambrinus: A historic café on Piazza del Plebiscito since 1860.
- Scaturchio: Babà and sfogliatella since 1905.
- Attanasio: Near the station, famous for warm sfogliatelle.
MICHELIN-starred restaurants
Last known stars; check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- Palazzo Petrucci — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern Campanian
- George Restaurant — 1 MICHELIN star, Creative
- Veritas — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern Campanian
- Il Comandante — 1 MICHELIN star, Creative Mediterranean
Romantic views
- Castel dell’Ovo (Sunset): A castle jutting into the sea and the little harbour of Borgo Marinari.
- Castel Sant’Elmo (Sunset): Castle ramparts overlooking the bay and Vesuvius.
- Lungomare Caracciolo (Evening): A long seafront walk facing Vesuvius.
- Parco Virgiliano (Sunset): A park on Posillipo hill looking out to Capri and Nisida.
Football stadiums in Naples
- Stadio Diego Armando Maradona: Home of SSC Napoli
Day trips
- Pompeii — 22 km from the centre
- Herculaneum — 9 km from the centre
- Poggiomarino — 26 km from the centre
- Palace of Caserta — 27 km from the centre
- Cumae — 16 km from the centre
Good to know before visiting Naples
- Fine: Carving or damaging monuments can bring heavy fines and prosecution.
- Fine: Buying counterfeit goods from street sellers can get the buyer fined too.
- Fine: Taking sand, pebbles or shells from beaches is banned, notably in Sardinia.
- Fine: Validate bus and tram tickets as soon as you board; unvalidated tickets are fined.
- Fine: Driving into historic-centre ZTL zones without a permit is caught on camera and fined.
- Warning: Validate paper regional train tickets at the platform machines; digital tickets are time-bound.
- Emergency: 112 (police 113, ambulance 118, fire 115)
- Plugs: C/F/L, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe; in Rome you can refill at the "nasoni" street fountains.
- Tipping: Bills often include a "coperto" cover charge; tipping isn't expected, rounding up is enough.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Italy, Turismo Roma — Trevi Fountain entry, Wikivoyage — Italy, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Naples travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Naples?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 4 days for the top 20 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Pompeii and Herculaneum).
- What are the top things to do in Naples?
- Highlights: Teatro di San Carlo, Naples National Archaeological Museum, Museo di Capodimonte, Castel Nuovo and Naples Cathedral. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Naples?
- Centro Storico / Spaccanapoli: The UNESCO-listed old town; pizzerias and churches, noisy but full of life. Other options: Chiaia, Santa Lucia / Seafront, Vomero and Toledo.
- How do you get from the airport to Naples city centre?
- Naples Capodichino (NAP): Alibus shuttle ≈ 20 min
- How do you get around Naples?
- The old town is walkable and funiculars climb to Vomero. Don’t miss the art-filled stations of Metro Line 1.
- Which MICHELIN-starred restaurants are in Naples?
- According to the last known data there are 4 starred restaurants: Palazzo Petrucci (1 star), George Restaurant (1 star), Veritas (1 star), Il Comandante (1 star). Check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- What is the emergency number in Naples?
- Emergency: 112 (police 113, ambulance 118, fire 115).
- Do you tip in Naples?
- Bills often include a "coperto" cover charge; tipping isn't expected, rounding up is enough.
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