Secrets of Naples: Private Tour of Bay, Old Town and Royal City – Private Transportation included

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Activity Level
Easy
Duration
4 hours

Overview

Discover Naples, the vibrant capital of Southern Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this private tour, you’ll explore three distinct areas of the city: enjoy a scenic drive to take in the breathtaking Bay of Naples, stroll through the historic Old Town, and visit the Royal District to see Naples as it is today.
Your Naples Explorer experience will immerse you in the city’s landscapes, history, people, traditions, and cuisine — making it the perfect introduction to this often underrated destination.

·       Capture stunning panoramic photos of the Bay of Naples, including Capri and Mount Vesuvius
·       Experience local traditions and daily life while exploring historic Old Naples
·       Enjoy a balanced mix of driving and walking
·       Ideal for first-time visitors to Naples
·       Optional private guide service available to learn about Naples’ past and present

Included

·       Private Mercedes vehicle with professional driver
·       All taxes, fuel, parking fees, and tolls

Extra

–

Optional

·       Private guide
·       Admission fees, if required

Meeting point

·       As requested anywhere in Naples

Wheelchair friendly

·       Wheelchair-friendly, but participants must be able to get on and off the vehicle

Dress code

Casual.

Additional info

  • This tour can begin as a shore excursion from Naples Cruise Terminal or from your hotel in Naples.
  • It can be combined with tours to Mt. Vesuvius, Pompeii, or Herculaneum on the same day.
  • Pick-up from Naples train station, Sorrento, or Salerno is available

Itinerary

Meeting Your Driver:
Your private driver will meet you at the requested location in Naples.

Scenic Drive – Posillipo Peninsula:
We begin with a scenic drive to the top of the Posillipo Peninsula, located at the north-west end of the Gulf of Naples. Once home to wealthy Romans, Posillipo remains the city’s most exclusive residential area. Step out of the car to admire panoramic views: to the left, the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento, and Capri; to the right, the islands of Procida and Ischia, the Bay of Pozzuoli, and its volcanic landscape. Truly breathtaking!

The Royal District:
Next, we head to Naples’ city center to explore the Royal District. See three historic castles: Castel Sant’Elmo, Castel dell’Ovo, and Castel Nuovo. You may choose to leave the vehicle and walk through the Royal Palace area, visiting landmarks such as the San Carlo Opera House, the Galleria, and the lively Via Toledo pedestrian zone. Don’t miss the chance to savor a traditional Neapolitan espresso or a delicious “sfogliatella” pastry at one of the historic cafés.

Naples Old Town:
The final stop is Naples’ Ancient Town, recognized by UNESCO. Wander along Spaccanapoli and the narrow streets dating back to Greek and Roman times. Explore historic churches or simply observe everyday life thriving after 2,500 years of continuous history. With an optional private guide, you’ll also discover hidden gems of Neapolitan craftsmanship during this segment.

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Tour Reviews

5.00 based on 2 reviews
16th April 2024

I wanted to thank Vincenzo Coppola with Leisure Italy for organizing our customized and private one-day tour of Pompeii and Naples for my family of four (2 adults and 2 children, ages 11 and 13). Vincenzo was so helpful, offering exactly the option we wanted for our limited time, guiding us on which high speed train to take from Rome and answering my many questions in the most cheerful way. Our tour guide Natalia and driver Pasquale met us at the Naples central train station and could not have been any more friendly, helpful and welcoming. Natalia was probably the most informative tour guide we had in Italy. She was an encyclopedia of knowledge! we spent almost 3 hours in Pompeii and felt so fortunate we had a private guide. We enjoyed our time with her and learned a lot. Then we went to Naples and enjoyed lunch with Natalia at a restaurant featuring authentic Napoletana pizza (our request, which Vincenzo organized). Next up was a driving tour of Naples and a walking tour of the historic district. Pasquale kept us safe and cool in the car! We saw parts of Naples we would not necessarily have seen on our own, and again, Natalia was a fount of information. She was great about tailoring her information for our kids. Vincenzo organizing the trip made our experience educational, efficient, enjoyable and truly memorable!

31st December 2017

Giuseppe D’Angelo is one of my favorite tour guides: 40-ish in year, a walking Wikipedia of names, dates, periods and events no matter where you are in Naples or what building you are near. He is personable, passionate, kind and considerate. He wants to maximize your touring value and show you his city. Would I book a tour again with Giuseppe? Yes of course without hesitation. Would I recommend him? Yes of course.