This plan balances Naples’ historic heart, seafront and hilltop views, with stops grouped to keep travel manageable. Costs are rough per person in euros; allow extra for meals and local transport.
Budget
About €110–€180 per person for the listed attractions, meals and local transport, excluding accommodation and major shopping.
Best time to visit
April–June or September–October for pleasant walking weather and fewer summer crowds.
Historic centre: Spaccanapoli and the old town
Stay around the historic centre for churches, lively lanes and classic Neapolitan food, all close together.
Morning
Explore the Duomo
Visit Naples Cathedral and the Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro. From Napoli Centrale, it’s about a 20-minute walk or 10 minutes by metro and on foot.
About €0–€10Morning
Walk
Browse the historic street’s churches, bakeries and street life; it’s about a 5-minute walk from the Duomo.
About €0Afternoon
See the Sansevero Chapel
Admire the Veiled Christ and the chapel’s elaborate sculpture. It’s about a 10-minute walk from ; reserve timed tickets ahead.
About €12Afternoon
Stroll
Follow this famous lane through the old town, pausing for churches and artisan shops. It’s about 5 minutes on foot from the chapel.
About €0Evening
Have pizza at a historic pizzeria
Settle in for a classic Neapolitan pizza in the historic centre. It’s about a 10-minute walk from .
About €8–€20
Piazza del Plebiscito and the seafront
Spend the day among grand landmarks and waterfront views, finishing with an easy passeggiata along the bay.
Morning
Visit the Royal Palace
Explore the historic royal apartments and look out over . From the historic centre, it’s roughly 15–20 minutes by bus or 25 minutes on foot.
About €10Morning
See
Take in the broad square and its colonnade; it’s about a 3-minute walk from the palace entrance.
About €0Afternoon
Tour
Explore the castle’s courtyards and museum, a short 10-minute walk from .
About €6Afternoon
Browse
Look up at the glass dome and mosaic floor in this elegant arcade; it’s about a 5-minute walk from .
About €0Evening
Walk the Lungomare
Enjoy the sea air and views toward Castel dell’Ovo, then choose a nearby seafood spot for dinner. The waterfront is about a 15-minute walk from the gallery.
About €0
Vomero: art, gardens and panoramic views
Head uphill for a quieter change of pace, with a museum, leafy park and sweeping views over Naples.
Morning
Explore Castel Sant’Elmo
Walk the ramparts for one of the city’s best panoramas. From central Naples, take the funicular to Morghen and walk about 10 minutes to the castle.
About €5Morning
Visit
See the monastery, nativity collection and views from its terraces. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Castel Sant’Elmo.
About €6Afternoon
Relax in
Unwind among the park’s paths and viewpoints. It’s about 15 minutes on foot downhill from San Martino.
About €0Afternoon
Browse Via Scarlatti
Enjoy Vomero’s shops and choose a café for a break; it’s about a 10-minute walk from .
About €0Evening
Dinner in Vomero
Stay in the neighbourhood for an unhurried dinner, then take the funicular or metro back to central Naples; the walk from Via Scarlatti is about 5 minutes.
About €20–€35
Good to know
Tickets
Book in advance, especially for weekends and holidays.
Getting around
The historic centre is best explored on foot; use the metro and funiculars for longer trips and the climb to Vomero.
Food
Opening hours and prices can change, so check restaurants and attractions before setting out.