Naples Hop On Hop Off & Walking Tour

OVERVIEW

Ride a double-decker bus through Naples, hopping on and off at the destinations that interest you the most, and stay as long as you like. A short walk from the pier will bring you to Largo Castello station, where you can hop on a red double-decker bus bound for the most iconic attractions in Naples. The beauty of this tour is that it allows you to linger at the destinations that you find most intriguing this way you will get in touch with the architecture of Naples by visiting Piazza del Plebicito, Castel Dell’Ovo, Duomo Di Napoli, Naples Royal Palace, the basilica of Saint Francis of Paola, among other iconic places. Two different bus loops are available, each making more than two dozen stops throughout Naples. The buses operate throughout the day and make a continuous loop around Naples’ must-see landmarks. Once onboard, you will receive a route map that explains the destinations, making it easy to choose your favorite ones. You might explore the National Archaeological Museum, which holds one of the world’s finest collections of Greek and Roman antiquities, and churches such as Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo, whose opulent interior features frescoes and marble decorations. The buses also stop at squares that include Piazza Dante, where you can see a 19th-century stature honoring poet Dante Alighieri, and scenic overlooks like Capo Posillipo. Be sure to leave time for a complimentary Guided Walking Tour through the cobbled streets of the historic city.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Find a vast collection of artifacts at Naples’ National Archaeological Museum, founded in the 18th-century by Charles of Bourbon.
• Wonder at the Greek mythological figures featured in the Roman Farnese Bull, antiquity’s largest known sculpture.
• Study vibrant mosaics, murals and frescoes rescued from the ill- fated Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
• Drive briefly past Naples’s outstanding highlights, including Castel Nuovo and the Palazzo Reale.
• Savor original Neapolitan pizza, everyone’s favorite piping-hot indulgence, invented here in 1830.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.