Saint Lucia Neighborhood (Quartiere Santa Lucia) Tours and Activities

Enjoy a panoramic view of Naples from the open-air top of a double-decker bus and a hop-on hop-off ticket good for 24 hours. With more than 30 combined stops to choose from on three different routes, including major attractions like the Archaeological Museum, Capodimonte Museum and Piazza Municipio, these buses make it easy to discover Naples at your own pace.

Intrigued by the sights of Italy’s south? Take a day trip from Rome to Naples and Pompeii, and discover their sights as you listen to tales of Bourbon kings and ancient volcanic eruptions. Travel around Naples by coach to see Castel dell’Ovo, Piazza del Plebiscito and Naples Royal Palace. Then, enjoy lunch and finish with a tour of Pompeii’s UNESCO-listed archaeological ruins to see the monuments that lay buried for centuries.

The tour starts from the historic center, the beating heart of Naples. I will tell you about the birth of the city, of the Greek Naples, and you will know how the most ancient inhabitants of Neapolis lived; of how the Pizza Margherita was born, of Naples, the European capital of music. You will visit legendary castles. You will know everything about the crib tradition and why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. You will learn about Neapolitan culinary traditions and how street food is born in Naples; you will taste the typical products of Naples. You will visit the seaside village of Santa Lucia, a magical place where time seems to have passed. The tour continues with a visit to the Spanish Quarters and the historic Pignasecca market. The tour will give you the opportunity to get in touch with the true soul of Naples, knowing its uses and traditions, it will give you the curiosity to feel Neapolitans among the Neapolitans. An unforgettable experience.

Get a three-hour crash course in Naples, from navigating the old streets to learning the distinct character of each district. Stroll under the arch of Alba Gate, see a famous Neapolitan pizzeria, and look over the beautiful Gulf of Naples in Santa Lucia. Get a perfect snapshot of Neapolitan life on Via Toledo, a lively shopping street, then enter Toledo Metro, one of Europe’s most famous metro stations. Pick your host’s brain for stellar street food and restaurant recommendations, and get a photo opportunity with the backdrop of Mount Vesuvius. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

The city of Naples represents a perfect combination of historical, artistic, natural and folk beauties in direct contradiction to the poverty that pervaded the city after the war. The city is rich in artistic and cultural heritage inherited from different dominations after the fall of the Roman Empire. The historic center is one of the largest historical centers in the world protected by UNESCO and includes more than 500 churches, as well as underground tunnels. You will walk the streets of Spaccanapoli, Via Tribunali and San Giorgio Armeno, full of craft shops and churches and visit the "Duomo di San Gennaro". Reach the monumental area with a walk along Via Toledo, famous for its huge amount of fashionable shops and visit the Galleria Umberto I, built at the end of the 19th century. Stop in Piazza del Plebiscito, where you will find the Royal Palace of Naples and the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola. You will have the opportunity to take numerous pictures during the breaks!

Get a three-hour crash course in Naples, from navigating the old streets to learning the distinct character of each district. Stroll under the arch of Alba Gate, see a famous Neapolitan pizzeria, and look over the beautiful Gulf of Naples in Santa Lucia. Get a perfect snapshot of Neapolitan life on Via Toledo, a lively shopping street, then enter Toledo Metro, one of Europe’s most famous metro stations. Pick your host’s brain for stellar street food and restaurant recommendations, and get a photo opportunity with the backdrop of Mount Vesuvius. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.