City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5.0

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Kickstart your trip to Naples

Navigate Naples like a pro on your first visit with a 3-hour personalized tour led by a local insider.

Be aware that Naples is deceptively hilly. The old town is fairly flat but it’s a walk either uphill or downhill to get to pretty much anywhere else!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

Familiarize yourself with the best ways to navigate Naples with help from a local insider
Discover the heart of the city in its historic center
See plenty of ancient landmarks, like Mount Vesuvius and part of the 800-year-old University of Naples Federico II
On the ancient street of Via Toledo, let your host suggest the perfect place to enjoy an Neapolitan espresso, gelato or some typical street food
Have a helpful host on hand to share tips and recommendations for making the most of your trip

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

3 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience

3 hours with a Host

Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Tickets to any attractions

Transportation costs

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Get a three-hour crash course in Naples, from navigating the old streets to learning the distinct character of each district (and squeezing in some sightseeing along the way!). Stroll under the arch of Alba Gate towards the old city of Naples, where you’ll see one of the city’s most famous Neapolitan pizzerias, Sorbillo, and stately buildings belonging to the 800-year-old University of Naples Federico II, one of the oldest in the world. Get a perfect snapshot of Neapolitan life on Via Toledo, a hive of Italian boutiques and popular street food, and enter Toledo Metro, one of Europe’s most famous (and beautiful) metro stations. Not feeling like an honorary local yet? After a photo opportunity with the backdrop of Mount Vesuvius and the island of Capri, you certainly will!

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Natalie Nov 2025

Donatella was wonderful! A host whose personal life experience raised in Naples brought our tour alive. She was attentive to our concerns, (I’m a slow walker) and so helpful with our meet up. Her knowledge of the areas, and history of the city was very informative. She was kind and sweet. Thank you!

Ashok Nov 2025

Noemi Sannino - she was amazing. Friendly. Knowledgable. Polite. Helpful. She showed a very different side of Naples. Hidden gems. Local stories and rituals. I felt I cud see a better and different Naples thanks to her. Really enjoyed my time and the tour with her.

Inger Nov 2025

Donatella was great!!

Hannah Nov 2025

Serena did a fantastic job! We enjoyed our time and she was easy to talk to and we learned so much. We look forward to coming back!

Ronda Nov 2025

It’s not just about the coast!! NAPLES HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER! But—- it’s about the guide that brings the city to life for you! Roberto is a life long Napoletano and his knowledge and passion was second to none! He gave a day we will never forget! He also gave us a love for a very special city!! History! FOOD! Hidden gems and so much more!! We left with knowledge, gratitude and a new friend!

Nicholas Nov 2025

Very interesting for a total view of Naples. Armando was a great guide! He took me to all the areas and especially SpaccaNapoli

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Rollo

Nov 2025

An absolutely fabulous few hours being shown around Rome with Alessandra. It really felt we were spending the morning with a friend, and her knowledge and enthusiasm for her city was infectious. We would most definitely recommend CityUnscripted and will book again!

Emma

Claudio was fantastic we had such a great time with him!! He knew a lot of cool facts about the city that we had no idea about! We saw him on our first day in the city so it was very helpful to have him show us some of things worth visiting during the rest of our time in Bologna and give us great tips on how to get the most out of the activity!

Elaine

We covered A LOT of ground in a short amount of time...walked 8 miles in 4 hours. In retrospect, we would have preferred to see fewer locations and spend more time at each one. That was our fault because we requested the sites we saw.