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Galleria Umberto I: Our most recommended tours and activities

Naples: Diego Maradona Guided City Walking Tour

1. Naples: Diego Maradona Guided City Walking Tour

Explore the deep love of the Neapolitan people for Diego Maradona on a guided walking tour. Feel the ongoing admiration for ‘the King of Naples’ on every corner and street of the city with the help of your expert guide. Begin the tour from Piazza Plebiscito, then continue through Gallery Umberto I to reach the famous Spanish Quarters. See how the entire city testifies to the legacy of the “Pibe de Oro” (“Golden Boy”) who brought the joy of the first championship trophy to the city. Visit an open-air street art museum dedicated to Maradona, as well as two other must-see destinations for fans of Napoli’s number 10: Vico Lungo Gelso and Piazza Maradona in via Emanuele De Deo. Here, marvel at the most famous murals dedicated to this unanimous hero of the city. Admire a ceramic mosaic donated by two Italian-French artists and a stencil made by the Argentinian street artist San Spiga, created to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Napoli’s first championship. Next to this, view another full-length stencil showing Maradona dribbling. Continue your walk via Emanuele de Deo (Piazzetta Diego Armando Maradona) to admire the famous mural that has become a pilgrimage destination for supporters and fans of Maradona and Napoli. The tour will end here. 

Naples: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour

2. Naples: City Monuments Guided Walking Tour

See the main highlights and wonderful hidden gems of the city of Naples on a guided walking tour. Stroll through the Piazza del Plebiscito, admire the Royal Palace, and explore the lively neighborhood of Quartieri Spagnoli. Meet near the neoclassical Piazza del Plebiscito. Stroll through this lively square which acts as a meeting point for local people. Admire the exterior of the Basilica Reale Pontificia San Francesco da Paola, the stunning Royal Palace of Naples, and the facade of San Carlo Opera House. As you explore the city on foot and take plenty of photos, your local guide will share local stories and the history behind these iconic Neapolitan monuments. Admire the Castel Maschio Angioino (Castel Nuovo) and its imposing Arch of Triumph. Walk through the Umberto I shopping gallery with its iconic domes and the glass-vaulted arcades. Stroll through the narrow and busy streets of the Quartieri Spagnoli area. Take in the sights and sounds of the laneways as you get a sense of local life. Discover various examples of street art, including those of legendary Argentinan footballer Diego Maradona, who is still worshipped by the locals. Next, head to Toledo Street, one of the main streets of the city center. See the Bank of Napoli, and the famous Toledo Metro Art Station, where your tour will end.

Naples: Private Tour with Locals – Highlights & Hidden Gems

3. Naples: Private Tour with Locals – Highlights & Hidden Gems

See Naples at its best from the eyes of a local in just 3 hours. Check out prime landmarks like Galleria Umberto, Quartieri Spagnoli, Duomo di San Gennaro and hear unique insights that only a local would know. Visit the Gallery of Salvatore Lodice. Uncover hidden gems and city secrets along the way that will show you an authentic side of the city with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. Fully experience the local flare with an included local treat to make your city tour a complete experience.

Naples: Guided Fat e-Bike Tour

4. Naples: Guided Fat e-Bike Tour

You'll begin with a 15-minute briefing throughout which you will be taught how to use your e-bike in the best way possible. You will also be briefed on a few rules which will help you enjoy your safe and fun bike tour to the fullest. Following that, you will begin your panoramic tour through the best squares, castles, and monuments of the city. You will see Piazza del Plebiscito and the Royal Palace, before encountering Via Caracciolo where you will fall in love with the views over the Gulf of Napoli. From there, proceed through Via dei Mille which is complete with luxury shops, before traveling to Mergellina where you can discover its Fountain of Parthenope. You'll then travel to the panoramic terraces of S. Antonio a Posillipo, where you will be shown breathtaking views of the city and Virgiliano Park with views over the gulf, Pozzuoli, and the Islands of Ischia and Procida. You'll finally take a break to relax, before proceeding to your final stop at the Castel dell'Ovo where you will hear the legend of "the egg".

Pompeii and Naples Day Trip from Rome

5. Pompeii and Naples Day Trip from Rome

Travel back in time to the Roman Empire on this day trip to Rome. Enjoy a pickup from your hotel in Rome, and head along the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea to get magnificent views of the Amalfi Coast en route to Pompeii. Take a guided tour of the archaeological site on arrival and see the remains of the food market, thermal baths, and residences of the wealthy citizens. Learn about everyday life during the Roman Empire and marvel as history is brought to life before your eyes.  Continue to Naples to explore highlights such as the monuments of Via San Gregorio Armeno, Piazza San Domenico and Piazza del Gesù with its impressive Church of Gesù Nuovo and Basilica di Santa Chiara. Admire the Royal Palace and Church of San Francesco di Paola on Piazza Plebiscito. Look at the Galleria Umberto I on Via Toledo and continue to Piazza Municipio to appreciate the medieval Castel Nuovo. Taste an authentic sfogliatella (pastry) in a local bakery before the return trip to Rome.

Naples: Full-Day City Tour with Pompeii and Sorrento

6. Naples: Full-Day City Tour with Pompeii and Sorrento

Get picked up from your accommodation, cruise terminal, or Naples Central Station in the morning and begin your tour. Start with 2 hours of sightseeing in a minibus with a small-group tour led by a professional guide. Make your first stop at the cathedral to visit the Royal Chapel of the Treasure of St. Januarius and Santa Restituta.  Drive to the Town Hall square and see the New Castle, built by the French family of Anjou. Continue on to the Posillipo area and stop at Saint Antonio's Church, where you can see the best view of the city and the bay. Return into the city center and Piazza del Plebiscito. See the front of the Royal Palace, the beautiful church of St. Francesco di Paola in its neoclassic style, the Umberto I Gallery, and the San Carlo Theater. Next, drive to Pompeii where your tour guide will show the most fascinating places like The Forum, Thermal Baths, Vetti’s house, and “Lupanare”, burnt by volcanic ashes and lapilli during the eruption in 79 A.D. After the visit, make a brief stop for lunch and depart toward Sorrento's coast. Along the way, admire the medieval castle from which the name of the famous town Castellammare di Stabia comes, the small and enchanting beaches of Vico Equense and Seiano, and typical Mediterranean greenery such as lemon and orange trees. Stop at the panoramic viewpoint in Meta di Sorrento to look up to the wonderful sight of the bay overlooking the sea. Stop in Sorrento for a brief visit to the town for about 1 hour. Your guide will show you the most renowned places walking through the enchanting narrow streets full of stores and little workshops. Continue to one of the most scenic places in Sorrento: the Villa Comunale, where you can admire the gulf views and see as far as Punta Campanella and Capri Island. Return to Naples at around 5:15 PM.

Naples: Street Food and Market Tour

7. Naples: Street Food and Market Tour

Let's meet and greet in piazza Dante. Get to know your tour guide and the other travelers before you all dive into a memorable experience off the beaten path. Explore the food market of Pignasecca with a local Neapolitan guide. You will be surrounded by scents, colors, and sounds. You will feel and taste real Naples. On this tour, you will try a selection of about 7-8 different traditional street foods: from crunchy veg and meat fritters to soft juicy cheese and cured meats. The fried pizza made by Madame Fernanda is an unmissable stop for foodies traveling to Naples. During the walk, we will give you insights into Neapolitans' daily life and unveil the secrets of the local cuisine. Surprises never end! This is the only walking tour in Naples that takes you into the hood to see the football "sanctuary" of Maradona, a real local idle for Neapolitans. We will take our time at this place to have a traditional local aperitive: beer and taralli! The exploration of the labyrinthic Quartieri Spagnoli is a proper day in the life experience. We will take our time to interact with people in the streets, to stop and admire elegant old buildings. You will be amazed by the creativity and beauty of the eclectic city of Naples! Tour ends with a mandatory bite and the most delicious (and unknown) local dessert! Surprise!

Naples: Private Tour by Classic Fiat 500 or Fiat 600

8. Naples: Private Tour by Classic Fiat 500 or Fiat 600

Discover the historic buildings of Naples from the seat of a vintage Fiat 500 or 600, guided by a knowledgeable guide. The 5-hour tour explores the city’s historic center and Posillipo hill, source of inspiration for the paintings of the 19th-century school of Posillipo. Drive to the lively cobblestoned Spaccanapoli, the main promenade of the city leading to many of its most significant landmarks. Go to Gesù Square, site of the 15th-century Gesù Nuovo church, and enter the Santa Chiara Church. Continue to via San Gregorio Armeno, the "Christmas Alley". Your next stop will be Piazza Gaetano, named after one of the city’s 54 saints. Visit the famous Veiled Christ inside Sansevero Chapel (closed on Tuesdays) and the macabre Church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco (closed on Sundays), guarded by 3 bronze skulls (entry tickets for these sites are not included.) Admire the looming castle of Piazza del Municipio, and the entrance to the former public shooting gallery of the Galleria Umberto I. Continue to Piazza Municipio to marvel at the Castel Nuovo. See the facade of the oldest continuously active venue for public opera performances in Europe, at the Teatro di San Carlo in Piazza del Plebiscito. The east side of the piazza is home to the Royal Palace, while the west side hosts the Church of San Francesco di Paola (entrance), styled like the Pantheon in Rome. Visit Galleria Umberto I. Go to the port to see the Borgo Marinari and Norman fort of the Castel Dell'Ovo, before driving to the waterside Posillipo neighborhood. End at the entrance of the Parco Virgiliano, named after the Roman poet Virgil, thought to be entombed nearby.

Naples: Half-Day Walking Tour with Underground Ruins

9. Naples: Half-Day Walking Tour with Underground Ruins

Meet your guide front of the fountain of Neptune in Municipio Square. Walk along as your guide points out and explains the reasons behind the mixture of Greek, Roman, medieval, and Baroque architecture styles. Learn about the diversity of religious belief systems that have co-existed in Naples which is represented in places like San Gregorio Armeno market which has both Pagan and Christian symbols. Explore several artisan shops at the San Gregorio Armeno market. Hear about Neapolitan culture and food as you take in the vibe on colorful and lively streets. Continue to the monumental area of Naples to enjoy the view of the medieval Angiò’s castle and see the neoclassical Theater of San Carlo. Pass by the “Galleria Umberto I" shopping center and stroll along the ancient Via Toledo street to the grandiose Piazza Plebiscito square. Have some free time to do some shopping or go and get some lunch. Visit the archaeological excavations of “La Neapolis Sotterrata” which are located under the San Lorenzo Maggiore church. Explore the remains of an ancient Roman market.

Sorrento: Guided Naples Street Food Experience

10. Sorrento: Guided Naples Street Food Experience

Departing from Sorrento, you'll enjoy great views as you approach the "city of a thousand colors". Stroll past the Royal Palace and on towards the church of San Francesco di Paola in Piazza del Plebiscito, before wandering through the lavish Galleria Umberto I and past Europe's oldest opera house en route to the loud and proud Pignasecca street market. Next, it will be time to traverse Spaccanapoli. As well as churches and peeling palaces to admire, there will be a chance to chew on a "Cuoppo di frittura" a cone of fried finger food, and to try a famous Neapolitan "pizza a portofoglio". Looking for something sweet, you will move on for a sfogliatelle and babà. There will also be a chance to visit the otherworldly Via Toledo Metro Station, before you finally stop off for a limoncello factory for your final tasting.

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4.5 / 5

based on 176 reviews

The guide, Donatella, very good and competent, gave us a fundamental historical premise to understand the city and its formation. Palazzo Reale, Piazza del Plebiscito, the Maschio Angioino have no more secrets for us. Thanks also to Davide, his colleague, for the assistance! The visit ended with the street art of the Quartieri Spagnoli and lots of useful information on how to pursue the visit of this amazing city on your own!

Davide our knowledgeable, pleasant and sympathetic guide! An experience to do to get to know the charm and history of Naples in a different light!

Very prepared guide in addition to the history of Maradona also on the city of Naples

perfect experience, perfect tour from Nikola, a well educated adorable law student

Very good trip , the visit in Pompeii was excellent .