{"id":690,"date":"2011-06-10T07:09:42","date_gmt":"2011-06-10T05:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=690"},"modified":"2026-11-01T01:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T01:51:08","slug":"why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy","title":{"rendered":"Why Visit Naples? 9 Reasons Not to Skip Napoli"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tell even the most resolute lovers of Italy to visit Naples, and the reactions vary, from shock to horror. For many, the name alone seems to conjure up images of garbage crisis and Mafia, runaway crime rates and bullets flying in the street. And yes: Naples is gritty. It&#8217;s chaotic. It&#8217;s crazy. It&#8217;s also one of the most utterly fascinating places in Italy. And unlike anywhere else you&#8217;ll go. Here are nine answers to the question&#8230;why visit Naples? and reasons why you <em>shouldn&#8217;t <\/em>skip this crazy, and beautiful, city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#Why_visit_Naples_9_reasons_to_go\" >Why visit Naples? 9 reasons to go!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#Naples_boasts_the_best_pizza_youll_ever_taste\" >Naples boasts the best pizza you&#8217;ll ever taste<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#Treasures_from_Pompeii_can_be_found_in_the_National_Archaeological_Museum%E2%80%A6_in_Naples\" >Treasures from Pompeii can be found in the National Archaeological Museum&#8230; in Naples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#Naples_has_an_entire_underground_city\" >Naples has an entire underground city<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#Naples_has_three_castles\" >Naples has three castles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#Caravaggio_Michelangelo_and_Raphael_oh_my\" >Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and Raphael, oh my!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#The_city_is_laid-back_but_lively\" >The city is laid-back but lively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#Pastries_pastries_pastries\" >Pastries, pastries, pastries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#Youll_find_sculptures_both_Baroque_and_bizarre\" >You&#8217;ll find sculptures both Baroque and bizarre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#You_cant_beat_scooter-dodging_as_an_adventure_sport\" >You can&#8217;t beat scooter-dodging as an adventure sport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#Lets_be_honest_youre_probably_going_here_anyway%E2%80%A6\" >Let&#8217;s be honest, you&#8217;re probably going here anyway&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Why_Visit_Naples\" >FAQs &#8211; Why Visit Naples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#How_many_days_should_I_spend_in_Naples\" >How many days should I spend in Naples?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#Is_Naples_easy_to_get_around_without_a_car\" >Is Naples easy to get around without a car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/why-visit-naples-rome-day-trip-campania-italy\/#What_should_I_book_in_advance_in_Naples\" >What should I book in advance in Naples?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_visit_Naples_9_reasons_to_go\"><\/span>Why visit Naples? 9 reasons to go!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naples_boasts_the_best_pizza_youll_ever_taste\"><\/span>Naples boasts the best pizza you&#8217;ll ever taste<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_25849\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25849\" class=\"wp-image-25849 size-full\" title=\"Pizza from Di Matteo might just be one of the best reasons to go to Naples\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0146.jpg\" alt=\"a neopolitan pizza being made on a wooden table \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0146.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0146-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0146-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you like pizza you will love Neopolitan pizza<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ask any Italian where the best <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/italian-pizza-dough-recipe\">pizza in Italy<\/a> comes from, and the answer will be &#8211; begrudgingly &#8211; the same: &#8220;<em>Napoli.&#8221; <\/em>This is\u00a0where pizza was invented, and since the 19th century, the Neapolitans have raised it to a fine art.<\/p>\n<p>Some of Naples&#8217; best pizzerias can be found on Via dei Tribunali, a kind of holy grail for pizza-lovers. Our advice: Head past longtime favorite Da Michele &#8212; which, particularly since its incarnation in <em>Eat, Pray, Love, <\/em>has become increasingly touristy &#8212; for I Decumani (Via dei Tribunali 58-61) or Di Matteo (Via Tribunali 94).<\/p>\n<p>But don&#8217;t take our word for it: Try them all. If you want to make your own pizza at home don&#8217;t miss our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/italian-pizza-dough-recipe\">blog on how to make real Italian pizza<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treasures_from_Pompeii_can_be_found_in_the_National_Archaeological_Museum%E2%80%A6_in_Naples\"><\/span>Treasures from Pompeii can be found in the National Archaeological Museum&#8230; in Naples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Very, very few of the frescoes, sculptures, mosaics, and everyday items from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the other sites devastated by Mt. Vesuvius are <em>in situ. <\/em>Instead, they&#8217;re in Naples. The city&#8217;s archaeological museum is one of the best in Italy, if not the world, chock-full of such ancient treasures as the Farnese Bull, Artemis of Ephesus, and dozens of extraordinary frescoes.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re lucky, the Gabinetto Segreto, with erotic artifacts taken from the, ahem, less-respectable establishments of Pompeii and Herculaneum, might be open (it&#8217;s been closed for ages). This doesn&#8217;t mean you should miss Pompeii though. Check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/pompeii\/guide-visiting-pompeii\">comprehensive guide to visiting Pompeii<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22701\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22701\" class=\"wp-image-22701 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pompeii.jpg\" alt=\"A woman taking a photo inside an ancient room found in Pompeii.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pompeii.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pompeii-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The area is rich with ancient artefacts, waiting for you at the National Archaeological Museum<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naples_has_an_entire_underground_city\"><\/span>Naples has an entire underground city<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Naples is built on tuff, a soft, volcanic stone. For the past 2,500 years, residents have made use of this tuff, from the ancient Greeks on up to today, by digging chambers and passageways beneath the city. Today, Naples&#8217; subterranean gems include everything from ancient Greek aqueducts to pagan burial chambers, Christian catacombs to World War II air raid shelters. You can visit the underground with an English tour with <a title=\"Underground tours of Naples\" href=\"http:\/\/www.napolisotterranea.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Napoli Sotterranea<\/a>, or visit the catacombs at the Catacombs of San Gennaro on Via Capodimonte 13 or the <a title=\"Catacombs of Santa Maria della Sanita in Naples\" href=\"http:\/\/www.santamariadellasanita.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catacombs of San Gaudioso<\/a> at Piazza Sanit\u00e0 14.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naples_has_three_castles\"><\/span>Naples has three castles<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_25841\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25841\" class=\"wp-image-25841 size-full\" title=\"Castle in Naples\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_NaplesSunset_WEB-RES-0007.jpg\" alt=\"one of naples castles on the sea front in the bay of naples\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_NaplesSunset_WEB-RES-0007.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_NaplesSunset_WEB-RES-0007-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_NaplesSunset_WEB-RES-0007-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just one of the castles you can visit when in Naples<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Count &#8217;em. There&#8217;s the Castel Nuovo, built in 1279 by Charles I of Anjou; Castel dell&#8217;Ovo, with ancient origins and pretty much the best name (&#8220;Egg Castle&#8221;) ever; and Castel Sant&#8217;Elmo, a fortress towering over the city that dates back to at least 1275. There&#8217;s also Castel Capuano, a 12th-century castle at the east end of Via dei Tribunali, but it was so heavily restored it&#8217;s tough to see the 12th-century character beneath the facade. If you love visiting castles, you should read our<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/all-around-italy\/ten-of-the-most-beautiful-castles-in-italy\"> list of the most beautiful\u00a0castles in Italy<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caravaggio_Michelangelo_and_Raphael_oh_my\"><\/span><strong>Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and Raphael, oh my!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have even a passing interest in art, you <em>must <\/em>pass through Naples. Why? Because of the Capodimonte. This museum has more gems than any collection in Italy aside from the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/florence-tours\/florence-tours-full-day\/\">Uffizi<\/a> &#8212; and yet you don&#8217;t have to vie for space in front of its masterpieces. The Capodimonte boasts pieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/vatican\/interesting-facts-about-michelangelo\">Michelangelo<\/a>, Botticelli, Titian, Bellini, El Greco, Artemisia Gentileschi, even an Andy Warhol of Mt. Vesuvius erupting&#8230; among others.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_city_is_laid-back_but_lively\"><\/span>The city is laid-back but lively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the one hand, few cities could seem more laid-back than Naples. Few stores or sites open before 10am; everything closes again around noon or 1, not to reopen until 3 or 4pm.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25847\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25847\" class=\"wp-image-25847 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0108.jpg\" alt=\"A picture showing a Naples street, one of the reasons why visit naples. A city with character, culture and good food \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0108.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0108-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0108-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take to the streets to explore Naples like a local, go bar hopping or grab some street food<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But in the evening, the streets, particularly around the university and the <em>Spaccanapoli<\/em> (literally &#8220;breaks Napoli,&#8221; this is the street that cuts Naples&#8217; historical center in two), comes alive. Hotspots include Piazza Dante, the coastline stretch of bars and restaurants by the Castel dell&#8217;Ovo, and the Chiaia, an elegant nightlife area between Piazza Amadeo and Piazza dei Martiri.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pastries_pastries_pastries\"><\/span>Pastries, pastries, pastries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pizza is far from the only food Naples does well. Its <em>fritti <\/em>(fried offerings), <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-seafood-naples-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seafood<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/pasta-from-naples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pastas<\/a> are top-notch, too. But the one thing you <em>can&#8217;t <\/em>miss is the bakery. Thanks to Naples&#8217; mixed heritage &#8212; from the 12th to 19th centuries, the French, Spanish, Austrians, and Bourbons all claimed control at some point &#8212; its pastries have picked up the best of all foreign influences. Don&#8217;t miss the <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/neapolitan-pastries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neopolitan pastries<\/a> like <em>baba, zeppola, sfogliatelle <\/em>or, around Easter, the <em>pastiera.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22326\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22326\" class=\"wp-image-22326 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coffee-and-pastry-venice.jpg\" alt=\"Various coffee cups and small pastries on a bar in Italy.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coffee-and-pastry-venice.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coffee-and-pastry-venice-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coffee and pastries is the perfect little treat to perk you up when sightseeing<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youll_find_sculptures_both_Baroque_and_bizarre\"><\/span>You&#8217;ll find sculptures both Baroque and bizarre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/art-museums-in-naples\">Art in Naples<\/a> is hardly limited to the Capodimonte or archaeological museum. For some of the best, check out the Cappello Sansevero, a 16th-century chapel filled with 18th-century sculptures of the late Baroque period, all emotive and over-the-top. The most famous, Giuseppe Sanmartino&#8217;s <em>Veiled Christ, <\/em>is a masterpiece of expression &#8212; even through the veil covering the face.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss the sculptures of another kind, just downstairs from the chapel: These &#8220;anatomic models&#8221; are 18th-century people whose skeletons, arteries and veins have all been preserved to this day (the other theory, that the blood vessels are actually made of beeswax, wire and silk, is far less fun). Turns out, <em>Bodies <\/em>was an exhibit long before the present day.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25848\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25848\" class=\"wp-image-25848 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Private-Food-Tour-WEB-RES-0006.jpg\" alt=\"A narrow street in Naples lined with shop front and balconies and adorned with bunting\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Private-Food-Tour-WEB-RES-0006.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Private-Food-Tour-WEB-RES-0006-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Private-Food-Tour-WEB-RES-0006-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The narrow streets of Naples are a great place to explore<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_cant_beat_scooter-dodging_as_an_adventure_sport\"><\/span>You can&#8217;t beat scooter-dodging as an adventure sport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When people say Naples is &#8220;crazy,&#8221; this is the kind of scene they mean: A <em>motorino <\/em>whizzing down a narrow, cobblestoned street at 50mph, scattering locals in its way. Dad&#8217;s in the front, Mom&#8217;s in the back, and little Paolo is squeezed tight between the two of them. None of them have helmets on.<\/p>\n<p>Since we don&#8217;t have a death wish for our readers, we absolutely don&#8217;t, and won&#8217;t, recommend getting on a scooter while you&#8217;re in Naples. But simply walking down the street can be adventure sport enough. Who knew strolling through a city could be so, well, fun?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_be_honest_youre_probably_going_here_anyway%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Let&#8217;s be honest, you&#8217;re probably going here anyway&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Or at least passing through. If you&#8217;re planning on making a trip to Pompeii, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/day-trips-from-naples\">Herculaneum<\/a>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/amalfi-coast-towns-guide\">Amalfi Coast<\/a>, you&#8217;re <em>so <\/em>close. And if you&#8217;re heading to those spots from Rome, you&#8217;re most likely passing <em>right through Naples. <\/em>And given the eight reasons listed above&#8230;wouldn&#8217;t it be a shame to stay on the train?<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26269\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26269\" class=\"wp-image-26269 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/WalksTours_Pompeii_PompeiiExpress_WEB-RES-0009.jpg\" alt=\"a girl stepping across stones on a street int he ancient city of Pompeii\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/WalksTours_Pompeii_PompeiiExpress_WEB-RES-0009.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/WalksTours_Pompeii_PompeiiExpress_WEB-RES-0009-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/WalksTours_Pompeii_PompeiiExpress_WEB-RES-0009-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don\u00b4t waste the journey, stop in Naples on your way to Pompeii<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"yn99c3\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Why_Visit_Naples\"><\/span>FAQs &#8211; Why Visit Naples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"364\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_should_I_spend_in_Naples\"><\/span>How many days should I spend in Naples?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"364\">Allow at least two days to experience Naples itself, although three or four days gives you more time to explore its museums, historic centre, food scene and waterfront at a relaxed pace. If you also want to visit Pompeii, Herculaneum or the Amalfi Coast, Naples makes a convenient base for several day trips.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"697\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Naples_easy_to_get_around_without_a_car\"><\/span>Is Naples easy to get around without a car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"697\">Yes. The historic centre is best explored on foot, while the city&#8217;s metro, buses and funiculars connect the centre with neighbourhoods farther afield. A car is generally unnecessary for a city break and can be more of a hindrance than a help in the narrow streets and busy traffic.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"1123\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_book_in_advance_in_Naples\"><\/span>What should I book in advance in Naples?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"1123\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">It&#8217;s worth booking popular attractions such as the Naples National Archaeological Museum, the Catacombs and the Cappella Sansevero ahead of time, particularly during busy periods. If you&#8217;re planning a day trip to Pompeii or Herculaneum, check opening times and transport before you go, and consider booking a guided tour if you want help understanding the archaeological sites.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25846\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25846\" class=\"wp-image-25846 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0071.jpg\" alt=\"a tour grouo in Naples admiring a giant mural on the exterior walls of one of the city\u00b4s buildings\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0071.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0071-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Devour_Naples_Pizza-Tour_High-Res_0071-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25846\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can find art around every corner, sometimes when you least expect it!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Ready to turn your trip to Italy into an unforgettable experience?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discover the full range of expertly led experiences at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/\"><strong>Walks Of Italy<\/strong>,<\/a> where passionate local guides bring history, stories, and iconic sights to life. 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