5 best things to do in Naples
The essentials of Naples with the booking notes that actually matter — which tickets sell out, which slots are quietest, which formats reward the advance purchase. Every booking happens with the provider you choose.
Browse all Naples activities
Attractions, tours, day trips and transport passes from major providers — instant mobile tickets.
The Naples shortlist
- Pompeii archaeological park — the Circumvesuviana from Naples takes 40 minutes; hire the guide, the site is enormous.
- Naples National Archaeological Museum — the Farnese collection and the Pompeii artefacts — see it before or after the site.
- Spaccanapoli street-food walk — the pizza-birthplace circuit runs on standing-room portions, not restaurants.
- Cappella Sansevero & Veiled Christ — timed entry, small chapel, one unmissable marble sculpture — book ahead.
- Castel dell'Ovo & the seafront — free; the oldest castle sits on the bay with Vesuvius in the frame.
Flying in, Naples International Airport (NAP) serves the city — attraction districts sit 30–60 minutes away at typical city speeds.
Compare Naples activity providers
- Klook — Naples activities — the widest catalogue, instant QR tickets, strong on transport passes and day trips.
- KKday — Naples experiences — local-led formats and small-group tours.
- Tiqets — museums and landmarks with instant mobile entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Naples?
Pompeii archaeological park — the Circumvesuviana from Naples takes 40 minutes; hire the guide, the site is enormous. Start there, then build the itinerary around it.
Do I need to book Naples attractions in advance?
The headline attractions reward advance booking — timed-entry systems and quota tickets mean walk-up availability is worst exactly when you want to visit. Everything on this page links to providers showing live availability.
How many days do you need in Naples?
Three to four days covers the shortlist above at a humane pace for a first visit; add days for the day-trip formats rather than compressing the city itself.
Is a city pass worth it in Naples?
Run the arithmetic honestly: a pass wins when you would genuinely visit three-plus ticketed attractions in its window. Our provider links show pass options side by side with single tickets — compare before committing.