Transport
We vertrokken met heel veel verwachtingen naar Napels, maar de tijd om de stad te bezoeken is veel te kort. We kregen een oppervlakkige indruk van deze stad, maar om Napels echt te leren kennen en waarderen moet men er minstens een volledige dag doorbrengen. De busreis heen & terug vergt teveel tijd, (4 à 5u totaal), nog enkele koffiestops, een kleine maaltijd in een niet al te frisse Trattoria en zo is de tijd te snel voorbij om iets interessants te zien. Tip: met boot ipv bus naar Napels!
From coastal views to centuries-old streets, this Naples tour packs a full day of culture and discovery. Departing from Sorrento, you'll kick things off with a scenic bus ride through the hills as your guide spins tales of Greek mythology and local legends. As local guide Luca puts it, “Naples doesn't just tell its story – it sings it through every piazza, pastry and palace.”
The first stop is Mergellina, a breezy seaside district where you'll pause for a proper Neapolitan coffee and a warm sfogliatella – a crisp, shell-shaped pastry filled with ricotta that locals love. Then, it's on to the heart of Naples for a walking tour full of the main architectural highlights. You'll start with a stroll through Piazza del Plebiscito, the city's largest and most iconic square. Next up is the Royal Palace, where 19th-century Bourbon kings once lived in serious style. You'll also pop into the Church of San Francesco di Paola, known for its grand design inspired by Rome's Pantheon. From here, it's a short walk to Galleria Umberto I – a 19th-century shopping arcade topped with a glass dome – before checking out the legendary Teatro San Carlo, the oldest continuously active opera house in Europe.
The final stretch dives into the city's creative pulse. At Via Toledo Metro Station, contemporary art transforms public transport into a gallery. Then, it's on to Spaccanapoli, the narrow street slicing through the historic centre, buzzing with churches, palaces and the unmistakable rhythm of Neapolitan life.
