Top 10 Activities to Do in Naples
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Top 10 Activities to Do in Naples

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Naples boasts renowned cultural heritage. Through various visits, you'll travel through time back to Antiquity, the period during which the city of Naples was founded, then through the Roman Empire. Naples' historic center is the second largest downtown area classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site after Bordeaux. Several picturesque sites, each as beautiful as the next, will put sparkles in your eyes. Nicknamed the city of 500 domes, Naples is one of the cities with the most religious buildings in the world.

The Mediterranean climate promises hot and dry summers and rather mild winters. Therefore, pack clothes accordingly depending on the period of your stay.

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1- Explore Naples' Underground

Category: € / Cultural

Description: This guided tour will take you back more than 2400 years. You'll discover the history of Naples, once called Parthenope in the era of Greater Greece. Remains are still present beneath these underground areas like the Greco-Roman aqueduct, the Roman theater and the Summa Cavea, the highest section of spectator seats of the Greco-Roman theater. The Neapolitan underground also served as a shelter during the bombings of World War II. An exhibition of this tragic period is also present. The immersion in this place is total, it's an excellent way to discover the birth of Naples and the periods that followed.

2- Pizza Workshop with a Pizzaiolo

Category:€€ / Gastronomic

Description: Do you want to amaze your guests' taste buds by preparing them a worthy pizza? For this, take part in this class given by a real Neapolitan pizzaiolo. You won't find a better teacher, Naples is THE pizza city! You'll make your pizza in a symbolic place, located at the Palace of Umberto Gallery, with breathtaking architecture. You'll see the quality difference with the local products you'll use. You'll prepare your pizza using a 600-year-old method. Shape your dough, add the toppings, bake it in a traditional Neapolitan oven, and enjoy it accompanied by a good glass of wine!

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3-Explore the Ruins of Pompeii and Discover Mount Vesuvius

Category: €€€ / Cultural

Description: Leaving Naples by minibus, you'll visit a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Campania region, old as the world, is an open-air history book. You'll discover the remains of the city of Pompeii reduced to ashes after Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2000 years ago. After this first visit you'll have the opportunity to have coffee and eat pizza within Pompeii itself. Once full, set off hiking until you reach the ridge of the only continental volcano still active. During 7 hours of visiting, you'll learn the history of this picturesque place.

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4- Contemplate the Royal Chapel of the San Gennaro Treasure

Category: € / Cultural

Description: Located within Naples Cathedral itself, you'll visit this chapel in Neapolitan baroque style. The art present in this chapel that fills its facades is stunning. Your guide will tell you the legends and history of this highly symbolic place for Neapolitans. You'll then visit the adjacent museum, where remains and real treasures rest.

5- Visit Naples' Lesser-Known Districts

Category: € / Cultural

Description: Walking through Naples' streets, this visit will make you realize Neapolitans' way of life. Once you take the funicular, you'll arrive in the Vomero district, typical of Naples. You'll contemplate the colorful traditional dwellings with laundry hanging everywhere, making this unique picturesque place. You'll gradually descend until you reach an astonishing district where the contrast between wealth and poverty is felt.

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6- Wine Tasting on One of Naples' Mythical Lands

Category: €€ / Gastronomic

Description: Mount Vesuvius lands are conducive to viticulture, the wines produced on these slopes are unique. These lands produce one of the world's oldest wines. In addition to tasting these exceptional wines, a good Mediterranean meal will be served for a bit more conviviality.

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7- Explore the Neapolitan Catacombs

Category: € / Cultural

Description: You could visit Naples in two ways: first by visiting the remains and different districts, and second by exploring the numerous kilometers of underground areas, hiding Naples' history. It's a life apart to explore in these magical places. Admire frescoes dating back more than 2000 years, and let yourself be carried away by your guide who knows better than anyone how to retrace the history of this surprising place.

8- Set Sail for a Maritime Aperitif

Category: €€ / Unusual / Gastronomic

Description: Discover the Bay of Naples while sipping a good glass of prosecco and eating bruschetta, it's possible! By boat, you'll have a unique view of Mount Vesuvius, Castel dell'Ovo and many others. A small break is also planned to refresh yourself in Naples' warm waters.

9- Visit Naples During an Interactive Game

Category: € / Unusual

Description: Ideal for families, this activity will allow you to discover Naples and its monuments by answering quizzes that will teach you the history of Naples in a fun way. Take the time you need to explore the capital of Campania.

10- Discover Naples' Sublime Spots by Bike

Category: €€ / Cultural / Sports

Description: Accompanied by a guide, you'll pass through all the unmissable places of Naples. Bring a camera, because you'll need to immortalize the captivating landscapes that the city of Naples offers. You'll have the opportunity to pedal through Naples' narrow-streeted center, but also to have a panoramic view of the entire city.