Naples tourist information A good way to familiarise yourself with the City would be to reserve tickets for a 24 hour pass on the Hop on Hop off Bus tour, these tours can be taken at leisure, and will give you a good insight into the general tourist attractions as they circumnavigate the city allowing passengers to get of and on at each of the sightseeing stops as many times as wished in a 24 hour period. City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Tour of Naples. Information & reservations Castell Nuovo Situated on the Piazza Municipio is surrounded by deep moats, built between 1279 and 1282 for Charles the 1st of Anjou, famous for its triumphal arch which adorns its entrance, inside there is a small museum. Royal Palace Situated near the Piazza del Plebiscito, designed in the early 1600's after being enlarged and restored the Bourbon and Savoy Kings made it their official residence, you will find original furniture paintings and statues in it interior. National Archaeological Museum to be found in the Piazza Museo, it contains treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum, and is considered to be one of the Worlds most important museums of archaeological artifacts.# Duomo The main attraction of this 14th century religious building being the Capella del Tesoro di San Gennaro, decorated with baroque paintings, and has a 17th Bronze grill protecting the High Altar where the relic of Saint Genaro is to be found, a vial is reported to hold the coagulated blood of the Saint, which according to legend must liquefy on the anniversary of his Festa, if it does not do so, some terrible disaster will befall the City. Capo di Monte Museum and Art Gallery Situated off Corso Amedeo di Saboia in Parco di Capodimonte, originally a Royal Palace it now contains a collection of the famous porcelain, sculptures and other famous works of art. Many popular tours are available from Naples, we list the most obvious ones below, all of which can be pre booked prior to travelling to Naples, if you are on a short timescale or wish to make certain of a particular tour on a particular day, or just to have peace of mind we recommend you take the links and perhaps reserve your place now, click on the name for more information. Pompeii No visit to Southern Italy would be complete without a visit to the unique and fascinating place of Pompeii. Explore the ancient city, covered by volcanic dust by a volcanic eruption from Mt Vesuvius in AD 79. This is history at it's most intriguing, so book your place today. Capri Explore the beautiful island of Capri on this short tour which includes hotel transfers. Admire the wonderful views and visit Villa San Michele and the Blue Grotto before returning to Naples. the Isle of Capri is stunningly beautiful, with its two major towns, Capri itself and Anacapri which is higher up the mountains, in the summer months crowds and prices are phenomenal, and the best times to visit are in spring and late summer when there are less people about, arriving by Ferry you generally have the option of taking the cliff railway system from the pier area up to the centre of the town itself, where you may explore the more quiet alleys and streets on foot. - the ferry services run from Naples and Sorrento, make sure you don't catch the wrong one back! Vesuvius and Pompeii This tour is a great combination, explore the unique Pompeii, a town frozen in time since the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in AD 79. Walk around an relive history then journey to the top of Vesuvius, a still active volcano. This is a day out which will stir your emotions, so book today. Naples and Pompeii If you're planning to visit Naples be sure to book your place on this combination tour which includes the highlights of Naples and Pompeii. Admire the impressive architecture and discover the history that makes them famous. Pompeii is completely unique, so don't miss out - book today! Amalfi Coast Private Tour Nowhere do colors shine with such different, clear tones as on the stunning Amalfi Coast. Imagine being chauffeured around the Amalfi Coast all day long…telling your driver exactly which town you would like to explore next. The picturesque cities of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello are some of the most beautiful in the south of Italy. Take this tour and turn a dream into reality! Naples to Amalfi Coast Transfers Amalfi Coast to Naples Transfers Pre-book your transfers between Naples and the Amalfi Coast to enjoy a smooth start to your vacation! Don't pay high cab fares or carry your luggage onto public transport. Let your driver take you from Naples Airport, Naples Railway Station or your Naples Hotel to the stunning Amalfi Coast in style! or the return Naples Airport Transfers Pre-book your transfers to and from Naples Airport to enjoy a smooth start to your vacation! Don't pay high cab fares or carry your luggage onto public transport, let your driver meet your flight at Naples Airport or take you from your Naples Hotel to the Airport. Book one way or both ways - it's up to you! City Tour of Naples If you're planning to visit Naples be sure to book your place on this popular tour which includes the highlights of this fascinating city in Southern Italy. Admire the impressive architecture and discover the history that makes it famous. Naples and Vesuvius If you're visiting Naples this combination tour which includes the highlights of Naples and a visit to Mt Vesuvius is a must! Admire the impressive architecture of Naples and discover the history that makes Vesuvius famous. Walk around the crater and admire the beautiful views below. Vesuvius There are few places in the world which offer the opportunity to climb a still active volcano. So don’t miss your chance to explore Mt Vesuvius on this fascinating tour. Walk around the crater and admire the stunning views of Naples below. |