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What to see in Naples

Chaotic, authentic and with the best pizza in the world, at the foot of Vesuvius and a short trip from Pompeii.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 7 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to June and from September to November
  • Typical food: Neapolitan pizza
Photo: This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please · CC BY-SA 3.0

Naples highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Spaccanapoli

    The street that splits the historic centre in two, a World Heritage Site.

  2. Sansevero Chapel

    Home of the Veiled Christ, a marble sculpture that looks covered by a cloth veil.

  3. National Archaeological Museum

    With the treasures of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

  4. Underground Naples

    Greco-Roman tunnels and cisterns beneath the city.

  5. Via San Gregorio Armeno

    The street of nativity-scene makers, with crib figures all year round.

  6. Castel dell’Ovo

    The castle by the sea, with views over the gulf and Vesuvius.

  7. Piazza del Plebiscito

    The great square in front of the Royal Palace.

Day trips from Naples

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Naples

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Naples are from March to June and from September to November.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from December to February

    Winter

    Cold and fog in the north (Milan, Verona, Bologna) and the coast in low season, with many hotels and boats out of service.

    What to do: A good time for museums and cities with fewer people; for the coast and the islands, May to October is better.

  • July, August

    Heat and high season

    In July and August it’s very hot in Rome, Florence and the south, and the art cities and the coast get packed.

    What to do: Start your visits early, book tickets and keep the middle of the day for resting.

Curious facts about Naples

  • The art of Neapolitan pizzaioli has been on UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage list since 2017.

Traditions of Naples

  • December Nativity scenes of San Gregorio Armeno

    The street of crib makers fills with people looking for nativity figures, a Neapolitan tradition centuries old.

Typical food of Naples

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Naples from your kitchen).

Neapolitan pizza
Photo: Valerio Capello at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

Neapolitan pizza

The original pizza: thin in the middle, a puffy, airy rim (the cornicione), tomato, mozzarella and basil. Its art has been World Heritage since 2017.

  • Serves 4
  • 1 h

Ingredients

  • 500 g type 00 wheat flour
  • 325 ml water
  • 3 g fresh yeast
  • 12 g salt
  • 400 g good-quality crushed tomatoes
  • 250 g buffalo mozzarella or fior di latte
  • Fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil

How to make it at home

  1. Dissolve the yeast in the water, add half the flour, then the salt and the rest of the flour. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
  2. Leave to rest covered for 2 hours, shape 4 balls and let them prove for another 6 to 8 hours (or overnight in the fridge).
  3. Preheat the oven to maximum (250–280 °C) with the tray inside, for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Stretch each ball with your hands, from the inside out, leaving the edge thicker. Don’t use a rolling pin.
  5. Add salted tomato and drained mozzarella in pieces and bake for 6–8 minutes. Out of the oven, basil and a drizzle of oil.

The trick: The hotter the tray (or a pizza stone), the closer it will be to the Neapolitan one.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a trattoria. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Italy guide.

Frequently asked questions about Naples

What to see in Naples?

Spaccanapoli, Sansevero Chapel, National Archaeological Museum, Underground Naples, Via San Gregorio Armeno and Castel dell’Ovo.

What to see in Naples in one day?

Don’t miss Spaccanapoli, Sansevero Chapel, National Archaeological Museum, Underground Naples, Via San Gregorio Armeno and Castel dell’Ovo. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Naples?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Naples are from March to June and from September to November.

What are some curious facts about Naples?

The art of Neapolitan pizzaioli has been on UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage list since 2017.

What day trips can you take from Naples?

Pompeii, Vesuvius, Capri and Amalfi Coast.

What is the typical food of Naples?

Neapolitan pizza. The original pizza: thin in the middle, a puffy, airy rim (the cornicione), tomato, mozzarella and basil. Its art has been World Heritage since 2017.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.