What to See and Do in Naples, Italy 🇮🇹😀👍🏻📷
By: Andrea Spallanzani
Tags: Italy, City, Destination

Are you visiting or thinking of visiting Naples, Italy, and wondering what to see and do? Or, will you be arriving on a cruise ship? To be sure, Naples is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. For example, the food is incredible, and the people are warm and fun. Also, the city has an overall sense of “party town,” all year round. Unfortunately, Naples has a bit of a bad reputation. And, people who travel here often come to Naples to see other places such as the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Pompeii, and Herculaneum. It’s a shame, as tourists who skip Naples miss an incredibly beautiful city altogether.

For some reason, the city has a bad reputation for being dirty and dangerous. For example, many tourist guides often suggest to “beware of pickpockets” — but this is just common sense that applies to any city, not only Naples. To be sure, Naples is no more or less safe any than other large metropolitan cities. Finally, I offer the same recommendation when seeing a new city: use some common sense.

So with that, let’s discover the most noteworthy things to see and do and visit in Naples.

Piazza Plebiscito e Palazzo Reale

The Piazza Plebicscito is in the heart of Naples. Here, in the background, you can see and visit the Palazzo Reale (The Royal Palace). The Royal Palace was the political center of the Kingdom of Naples until 1861 when it became part of Italy. Then, around the corner from the Royal Palace, you can see the world-famous Teatro San Carlo. To be sure, the San Carlo Theatre in Naples, Italy, is one of the most beautiful and ornate Opera Houses in the World — and a must-see!

Piazza Plebiscito, the core of Naples, Italy



After you’ve seen the Piazza Plebicito, you might be wondering where to have a coffee as the locals do. If this is the case, I recommend stopping for a coffee at the most famous coffee house in the world. The coffee shop is called Caffè Gambrinus and is an institution in Naples. While not precisely a tourist attraction, Michele Sergio revitalized Caffe Gambrinus and brought it back to its historical roots. Certainly, Caffe Gambrinus is coffee shop is worth visiting for the espresso and the amazing baba deserts (Rum-soaked pastries, typical of Naples)

Baba, the rum-soaked cake typical of Naples



Via Toledo

Via Toledo is a busy street located in one of the main shopping areas in Naples. You see, this city gets packed with people strolling around and checking windows. For example, on the right side of the street, you can see the area famous as “Quartieri Spagnoli” (Spanish Quarter). In the past, this area had a reputation for being dangerous. Nowadays, it’s been cleaned up and considered part of the charm of Napoli.

One of the streets of the Quartieri Spagnoli



Via Domenico Capitelli (Spaccanapoli)

Via Domenico Capitelli was built in the Roman period, and it’s still part of the city layout. Indeed, it is one of the most vibrant and fun areas to see and do in Naples. Here, on each side of the street, you can find souvenir stores, coffee shops, and little shops that sell typical deep-fried Naples (local) specialties.

Monastero Santa Chiara — A Must See Monastery in Naples

Monastero Santa Chiara is an astounding 13th-century monastery that is certainly something to see and do while in Naples. The Monastery offers a serene oasis of quiet, all while in the city center. Here, the most prominent feature of the monastery is the cloister magnificently decorated with hand-painted tiles. For this reason, this cloister is worth a visit. Trust me, and you won’t be disappointed.

The Santa Chiara Cloister



The monastery is open from Mon to Sat from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm and on Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. The tickets are €6.00.

San Gregorio Armeno

San Gregorio Armeno is a narrow street, famous for the stores that sell hand made religious figurines. Also, the road becomes particularly busy around Christmas time when they start selling Naples’s famous Nativity Scenes. For this reason, the street is often packed with people.

that I like to follow when I’m visiting Naples. To be sure, the only areas that are outside the walking path are Castel Sant’Elmo and the Royal Palace of Capodimonte. For these two attractions, I suggest you grab a taxi. Of course, if you don’t feel like walking, the Hop On Hop Off bus is always a great way to get around a new city.