Naples, Italy - Travel Guide

By MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.

Plan a free trip to Naples

Updated: 2026-09-12

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.

Want all of these sorted into days?

MupDay splits them by proximity and real opening hours, with no zig-zag between them.

Build an itinerary for Naples

A sample 3-day itinerary for Naples

Here is what 3 days in Naples look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Ancient Treasures & Historic Lanes

  1. Spaccanapoli · Centro Storico
  2. San Gregorio Armeno
  3. Naples Cathedral
  4. Piazza San Domenico Maggiore · Centro Storico
  5. San Lorenzo Maggiore · Centro Storico
  6. Via Toledo · Quartieri Spagnoli

Day 2Pompeii & Sunset by the Sea

  1. Pompeii
  2. Sansevero Chapel Museum · Centro Storico
  3. Naples National Archaeological Museum · Centro Storico

Day 3Spagnoli Charm & Royal Splendors

  1. Castel dell'Ovo · Lungomare
  2. Quartieri Spagnoli · Quartieri Spagnoli
  3. Piazza del Plebiscito · San Ferdinando
  4. Royal Palace of Naples · San Ferdinando
  5. Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino) · Porto
  6. Teatro di San Carlo · San Ferdinando

This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Build your own itinerary

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: Spaccanapoli, San Gregorio Armeno, Naples Cathedral, Piazza San Domenico Maggiore. Day 2: Pompeii, Sansevero Chapel Museum, Naples National Archaeological Museum. Day 3: Castel dell'Ovo, Quartieri Spagnoli, Piazza del Plebiscito, Royal Palace of Naples.

Destinations near Naples

All guides in Italy →

All city guides →

Ready to plan Naples?

Build an itinerary for Naples
Plan a trip to Naples