The Campania region in Italy is known for its food, and its capital city of Naples, a hotbed of Michelin-starred cuisine, is at the very heart of it. Try Neapolitan ragù – a hearty, slow-cooked tomato sauce to be enjoyed with meatballs – and cuoppo di mare, a variety of deep-fried seafood, then pop to a grocery store for fresh buffalo mozzarella. Sample the street food of choice, fritto misto, a mix of fried zucchini, potato croquettes and macaroni served hot in a paper cone, and indulge in a glass of locally produced wine with appetizers. Of course, any food experience should end on a sweet note – and the city’s pastry shops won’t disappoint with tasty treats (try ricotta-stuffed sfogliatella or rum-soaked baba) and a Neapolitan espresso. 

In Centro Storico, the heart of traditional Naples, you’ll see everything from frescoed chapels to famous bars (and in this case, sample some incredible local food). You’ll explore this district with your knowledgeable local host playing the dual role of restaurant recommender and menu decipherer, stopping off at some of its most popular street food stalls, restaurants, and grocery stores, and enjoying a glass of Campania wine and a selection of delectable appetizers. From here, you’ll make your way a mile west to Via Toledo – the ancient street that today is one of the most famous shopping hubs in Naples – where you’ll duck into quaint pastry shops, sip a Neapolitan espresso, and drool over a selection of spectacular street food stalls.