3-Hour Naples Walking Tour with Castles, Churches and Palaces

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Castel Nuovo, one of the five castles of Naples, dating back to the Norman period
• 02 Admire the Royal Palace facade in Piazza del Plebiscito
• 03 Enjoy views over the Bay of Naples, with its islands, volcano, and castle
• 04 Walk through the Savoy-era gallery built in iron and glass in neoclassical style
• 05 Explore San Gregorio Armeno, known for artisans crafting terracotta shepherds for Neapolitan nativity scenes

Explore Naples on this 3-hour walking tour through its monumental area and historic center. Learn about the city's incredible history, which began with the ancient Greeks at the end of the 7th century BC, while discovering churches filled with frescoes and stuccos, the lavish Royal Palace, and Castel Nuovo, a 13th-century castle. Along the way, admire the Bay of Naples and stroll through the streets of San Gregorio Armeno, famous for its artisans and traditional Neapolitan nativity scenes.

Enjoy the view of the Bay of Naples, with its islands, volcano, and castle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Naples Monumental Area and Historic Center Walk

• Travel to the monumental area and the historic center of Naples.

• Visit the facade of Castel Nuovo, one of the five castles in Naples, built in the Norman period.

• Proceed to Piazza del Plebiscito to admire the facade of the Royal Palace, restored during the Bourbon period by the architect Vanvitelli.

• Enjoy the view of the Bay of Naples, with its islands, volcano, and castle.

• Walk through the Savoy-era gallery, built in iron and glass in neoclassical style.

• Admire the different architectural styles of churches and buildings from the 10th to the 17th centuries.

• Continue to the streets of San Gregorio Armeno, where artisans produce terracotta shepherds for the famous Neapolitan nativity scenes.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guidance and assistance of the tour guide

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees

• Food

• Transportation

• Gratuities

Know before you go

If you need extra hours of guided touring, would like to visit a specific museum or building, and/or require private transportation (sedan or minivan) with a professional driver, please ask in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Piazza Municipio, Napoli, NA, Italia

Tour start

Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.