A minimum of 3 full days is recommended to experience Naples. This timeframe allows you to explore the city's historical sites, do a day trip to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii (or Herculaneum). Naples is also a popular starting point to drive south along the stunning Amalfi Coast and to visit the island Capri.

Naples can be visited very well all year round:

Spring and autumn

These seasons are probably the best times. Enjoy the weather with pleasant temperatures of 18 to 25°C and fewer visitors. Perfect for a city trip, as well as hiking and visiting the Amalfi Coast.

Summer

In summerit's hot in the big city. During this time, Naples mainly serves as a starting point for road trips along the Amalfi Coast. Perfect beach conditions with temperatures between 25 and 35°C.

Winter

With its mild temperatures (10-18°C) winter is a good season for exploring Naples. We from Destimondo visited Naples between Christmas and New Year and found the weather nice for a city trip. Naples is a popular city for Italian tourists, so expect crowds even in winter.

Most visitors come to Naples by plane, but it can also be reached by train and car.

By Plane

The Naples International Airport has connections to major European cities. It is conveniently located and you can reach the city by Alibus within 20-30 minutes. Check out the bus schedule and additional information here.

Train

Direct high-speed trains operate from major Italian cities, including Rome, Florence, and Milan.

Coming by Car

It's easy to get around in Naples with its public transport system. Naples is quite large and has multiple neighbourhoods, but as a tourist you will probably want to focus on the historic centre, the Spanish Quarter and Vamero. If your hotel is centrally located, you can get around mostly on foot. Cost of public transport: Single tickets cost € 1.30, a daily ticket costs € 4.50. See current prices here.

Funicular

• Montesanto Line: Montesanto - Corso Vittorio Emanuele - Morghen
• Centrale Line: Augusteo - Corso Vittorio Emanuele - Petraio - Piazza Fuga
• Chiaia Line: Parco Margherita - Corso Vittorio Emanuele - Palazzolo - Cimarosa

To visit the Posillipo district take the Mergellina Line. It stops at Mergellina, San’Antonio, S. Gioacchino, Parco Angelina, Manzoni.

The funicular operates between 7:00 and 22:00. You need to buy your ticket before entering the station. You can buy the ticket in the station, contactless via TapIn/TapOut or via the Unico App.

Metro

Naples has three subway lines:

• Line 1: Piscinola - Garibaldi
• Line 2: San Giovanni/Barra – Pozzuoli
• Line 6 with 4 stations: Mostra, Augusto, Lala and Mergellina The metro operates between 6:20 and 22:00.

Campania Artecard Depending on your itinerary, the Campania Artecard can help you to save money. The card is likely only worth it, if you like museums. If instead you want to visit the Cappella Sansevero and the catacombs, the card isn't right for you.

You have 2 options:

• Napoli Artecard 3 days: 3 free museum admissions, mostly 50% discount on other attractions, and public transport included; you can choose your free admissions from: National Archaeological Museum of Naples, the Museum and Real Bosco di Capodimonte, the Museum and Chartreuse of San Martino, the Madre Museum, the Royal Palace
• Campania Artecard, 3 or 7 days: 2 or 5 free sights (e.g. Pompeii, Herculaneum), reduced admissions on the other 80 attractions, and public transport included in Naples and the region. The card is available either for 3 or 7 days.

The key to save money, is to choose your first attractions wisely. They should be the ones which cost most, so you get them for free. Plan your itinerary accordingly. You still need to book your tickets on the museum websites and where required reserve time slots. On the ticket websites, choose the discount card, or if it isn't listed, choose free or reduced ticket. (Please confirm the latest information on the official website or at an Artecard Point in Naples). The nice thing about the card is, that the public transport in Naples is included, except for the airport bus, Alibus. In 2023, this means the subway line 1, line 2, line 6, funiculars, buses and trams.

Validation and activation: When you first want to use it, either for public transport or a sight, you need to activate the card manually. Check out the official website for all the details. From that moment on, the count of your valid days starts.

Naples Pass: Honestly, we don't think that this pass is suitable for most visitors. But decide for yourself.

• Gino Sorbillo This extremely popular pizzeria is located right in the historic centre on Via dei Tribunali, 38. Be prepared for long queues of up to an hour! To reduce your waiting time come before or after the lunch / dinner rush.
• L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, 1 Via Cesare Sersale This pizzeria has been made famous by the film Eat Pray Love and queues are exceptionally long (>1hour waiting time). Italian's love pizza Margherita and Marinara and here you will find nothing else. If you are in Naples only for one or two nights, it is likely better to look for a less busy place.
• Palazzo Petrucci Pizzeria, Piazza San Domenico Maggiore 5-7 A slightly pricier pizzeria, which is listed in the Michelin Guide. From the roof terrace you have a charming view of the piazza.

• Pizzeria Pavia, Via Solitaria, 34 This pizzeria is close to the Quartieri Spagnoli and has exceptionally good reviews.
• Da Attilo, Via Pignasecca 17 This restaurant is open since 1938 and is run by the 3. generation of the same family. Since it has only a few tables in two small dining rooms and it doesn't take reservations, you also need to wait in a queue to get a seat. The specialty of Da Attilo is an unusual pizza with ricotta in the shape of an 8-pointed star.
• Pizzeria Speranzella, Via Speranzella 84 Located in the Spanish Quarter, this pizzeria offers delicious pizzas. You can also sit outside.

• Gorizzia 1916 This restaurant is more than a pizzeria, it is an institution. This family-owned place has remained open throughout both world wars and has been visited by Naples's most distinguished citizens.

• Starita, Via Materdei, 27/28 Consider this exceptional pizzeria if you visit the Archaeological Museum or the Catacombs of San Gaudioso. They are very well organized and waiting times are shorter than in other places.
• Pizzeria Oliva da Carla e Salvatore, Via Sanità, 11/12 This authentic place is very conveniently located next to the Catacombs of San Gaudioso. It isn't fancy, but popular with locals. You find it next to the Piazza Sanità, directly across the Basilica Santa Maria della Sanità.
• Da Concettina ai Tre Santi, Via Arena alla Sanità 7 This pricier pizzeria is located in the working class district of Sanità and offers modern and traditional pizza variations. You can sit on the charming outdoor patio and it's possible to reserve a table.
• Isabella de Cham, Via Arena della Sanità, 27 The owner Isabella has been an apprentice at the famous La Masardona and thus they are also specialized in great pizza fritta. The pizzeria is located in the northern part of Naples.

50 Kalo, Piazza Sannazaro, 201/c The owner Ciro Salvo is the 3rd generation of a family of pizza makers and he focuses on fresh ingredients and a light and hydrated dough. The place isn't exactly in the city centre, but since it is known as one of the best, people also flock here. From the historic centre, it takes about 30 minutes by public transport. Try the Margherita con Buffalo.

3.0 Ciro Cascella, Via San Pasquale 68 Due to the long fermentation and leavening process used for its dough, this is one the best pizzerias in town. The ambience is very nice and the tiramisu is also very good. The restaurant isn't on the radar of many tourists, so the waiting lines are much shorter. From the Centro Storico you will need 25-30 minutes by public transport to get here.

La Masardona, Via Guilio Cesare Capaccio, 27 A bit off the beaten path, but THE address if you want fried pizza.

Pizzeria Brandi - the oldest pizzeria in Naples and place that gave birth to the legend - is still open! You can find it a short walk from the Royal Palace away.