Naples, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Naples is a vibrant and bustling city, rich in history, art, and culture, offering an authentic experience of Southern Italy. Visit to taste the original pizza, explore its impressive archaeological sites, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.

Top things to do in Naples

Things to do in Naples include Pompeii Archaeological Park, Spaccanapoli, Naples National Archaeological Museum. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Naples

Here is what 3 days in Naples look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Royal Palace of NaplesPalace · San Ferdinando
    50 m
  2. 2
    Piazza del PlebiscitoSquare · San Ferdinando
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  3. 3
    Naples Underground
    1 km (🚶 13 min)
  4. 4
    Via ToledoStreet · Quartieri Spagnoli
    900 m (🚶 11 min)
  5. 5
    Naples National Archaeological MuseumArchaeology museum · Centro Storico
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Pompeii Archaeological ParkArchaeological site
    10 km
  2. 2
    Mount VesuviusMountain
    15 km
  3. 3
    Castel dell'OvoCastle · Lungomare
    4.3 km
  4. 4
    Royal Palace and National Museum of CapodimontePalace
    10 km
  5. 5
    Palazzo RealePalace
    50 m
  6. 6
    Palace of PorticiPalace
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
Walking
5 min
  1. 1
    SpaccanapoliCentro Storico
    350 m (🚶 5 min)
  2. 2
    Piazza BelliniSquare · Centro Storico
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Naples?

Pompeii Archaeological Park, Spaccanapoli, Naples National Archaeological Museum, Royal Palace of Naples, Sansevero Chapel Museum, Naples Underground and 9 more. Spaccanapoli: The main street cutting through the historic center, full of vibrant atmosphere, shops, and historic churches.

What can you do in 3 days in Naples?

Day 1: Royal Palace of Naples, Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples Underground, Via Toledo. Day 2: Pompeii Archaeological Park, Mount Vesuvius, Castel dell'Ovo, Royal Palace and National Museum of Capodimonte. Day 3: Spaccanapoli, Piazza Bellini.

Which areas should you explore in Naples?

The itinerary for Naples runs through San Ferdinando, Quartieri Spagnoli, Centro Storico and Lungomare.

Which museums are worth visiting in Naples?

Museums worth visiting in Naples: Naples National Archaeological Museum (Centro Storico) and Sansevero Chapel Museum (Centro Storico).

Which churches are worth seeing in Naples?

Churches worth seeing in Naples: Naples Cathedral and Santa Chiara.

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