City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 4.9
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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.

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!

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Keith May 2025

Enya was a fantastic guide, she took us to local markets to sample fresh, really fresh mozzarella and local cheeses and meats as well as local markets.

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Colin May 2025

Our guide Nunzia was very good. We were in communication prior to our visit in order to gauge our interests. We met as arranged at the train station and after a short ride on the Metro we toured the ancient inner circle of the City. Nunzia was very informative and took us to places we would have never found on our own. We didn’t try to do too much and left plenty for another day. We lunched a lovely pizza restaurant and ended up in the hill overlooking the City. We had a great and were so lucky to have Nunzia as a guide.

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Irina May 2025

Out guide, Daniela, provided us with the itinerary which included l places with interesting history. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Walking the streets alone without knowing the background of so many landmarks would be a lot less meaningful. Thank you, Daniela!

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Elaine May 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Daniela. She was very knowledgeable and it was a pleasure walking around Naples with her. Even more impressive, she speaks five languages! So, if you want to learn about Naples, we would highly recommend asking for Daniela.

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Elisa May 2025

avevo grande aspettative su questa esperienza... e non mi ha deluso per niente... la nostra guida Daria ci ha accompaganto in angoli e luoghi inaspettati del centro storico... con racconti inediti di vita quotidiana di oggi e del passato... in 3 ore di passeggiata abbiamo potuto apprezzare angoli e luoghi inediti che da turisti semplici non avremmo mai notato e capito. esperienza da ripetere e consigliare a chi veramente vuole scoprire il cuore della vera Napoli. I had high expectations for this experience... and it didn't disappoint me at all... our guide Daria took us to unexpected corners and places in the historic center... with unpublished stories of everyday life today and in the past... in 3 hours of walking we were able to appreciate unpublished corners and places that as simple tourists we would never have noticed and understood. an experience to repeat and recommend to those who really want to discover the heart of the real Naples.

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Elizabeth May 2025

Renato gave us one of the best tours we’ve ever had! His deep knowledge, passion for Naples, and warm personality made the city come alive. We explored stunning sites—churches, royal buildings, castles—and even got insider tips on where to eat and hidden local gems. It felt like touring the city with a friend. Don’t miss this experience!

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