Things to do in Naples

Why go to Naples

• Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli (MANN)

  One of the world's greatest collections of Greco-Roman antiquities, including priceless treasures excavated from Pompeii and Herculaneum.

• Pompeii Archaeological Park

  Walk the eerily preserved streets of a city frozen in 79 AD by Vesuvius, a jaw-dropping open-air time capsule unlike anything else on Earth.

• Mount Vesuvius Hike

  Hike the rim of the only active volcano on mainland Europe for panoramic views over the Bay of Naples and the crater that buried an empire.

• Spaccanapoli & the Historic Center

  A UNESCO-listed labyrinth of Baroque churches, hidden cloisters, and street life that rewards every wandering turn.

• Castel dell'Ovo & Waterfront

  Naples' oldest castle juts dramatically into the sea on the Lungomare, free to enter and spectacular at golden hour.

Good to know in Naples

• Transit: A single Metro or bus ticket costs about $1.30 and the integrated ANM network covers most sights; validate every ticket or face steep fines.
• Tipping: Tipping is not expected in Naples, rounding up or leaving small coins (€0.50-1) at a bar or trattoria is appreciated but entirely optional.
• Tap water: Tap water is safe to drink throughout Naples; carry a refillable bottle and skip paying for bottled water at cafés.
• Free-entry days: Italian state museums including MANN and Pompeii offer free admission on the first Sunday of every month, plan around this to save $15-20 per person.

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