THE BEST EXCURSIONS AND TOURS FROM NAPLES

Naples is a city that leaves no one indifferent, there are those who love it and who, as soon as it arrives, wants to leave shotguns from there. We are among the first (and sometimes a little of the latter). Ok, it's a chaotic city, but once you adapt to that unique and authentic environment, you'll enjoy yourself as a dwarf. And more if you are one of good food. But its charm is not only concentrated among its streets, Naples is surrounded by super interesting places, so you can use it as a base on an unforgettable trip to Italy. If this plan sounds good to you, we will tell you which are the best excursions in Naples. Ready? Here we go:

Before getting into flour, we leave you some tips to facilitate transport in this area of ​​Italy:

• For move around Naples It is easy to do on foot. However, if you are far from the Central Station or the port and need to use public transport, you can use both the metro and the bus. Here you have more information about urban transport in Naples. The price of the ticket is € 1.10 and the 1-day pass (with unlimited trips) costs € 3.50.
• To move in train, you can check the information about connections, schedules, prices, etc. on the trenitalia website.
• If you are interested in the option of rent a car, you can compare rental prices on this website.
• If the trip you plan on taking a ferry, the Direct Ferries website usually has all the connections, with schedules and companies, and you can book the ticket.

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful enclaves in all of Italy and it seems an almost obligatory excursion if you are in Naples. This stretch of Costa, which begins in Positano and ends in Vietri sul Mare, is dotted with beautiful villages, such as Amalfi or Sorrento, which are its most famous postcards. But we cannot forget the turquoise blue water coves, the sea caves, the viewpoints and the dreamlike landscapes that will conquer you instantly. Here we tell you all the things to see and do on the Amalfi Coast.

Visit the Amalfi Coast for free

You don't have many complications visiting the Amalfi Coast for free. You can do it by taking a train to Vietri Sul Mare (in the heart of the Amalfi Coast) or to Salerno, and from there move by bus. Although it is best to rent a car or a motorcycle and enjoy at your leisure. But be careful with this plan: in the middle of summer the area gets up, so if you rent a safe car you will have problems finding parking lots, in addition the traffic can be overwhelming.

Are you traveling in another era? Do not think about it and rent a car for at least 3 days. Here we tell you all the necessary information to prepare a free trip to the Amalfi Coast.

Visit the Amalfi Coast on tour

It is worth going on a tour if at least one of these situations is met: you only have one day of time and / or you are in high season. The good thing about the tour is that you will have a guide (in Spanish) that will tell you a thousand things and, in addition, you will not worry about the logistic mess.

These two tours look good:

You can not miss an excursion to one of the most impressive archaeological sites around the world: Pompeii, the city that went down in history because of the terrible eruption of Vesuvius (79 A.D.). This catastrophic event meant two things: the end of the city and the lives of hundreds of people and, paradoxically, a gift of incalculable archaeological value, since the ashes of Vesuvius were responsible for preserving the city, keeping it almost intact. For us, without a doubt, one of the best excursions from Naples.

Visit Pompeii for free

There are no major complications to get to Pompeii and visit it for free. You will only have to take a train from Naples (direction Salerno) and stop at “Pompei”. Of course, unless you are an expert in history or have not been soaked in info, we think it is essential to hire a guided tour in Spanish, or at least the entrance with audioguide. Keep that in mind or you will end up hanging around the archeological site without learning anything ...

Visit Pompeii on tour

Worth? It is up to you, of course. We personally believe that visiting Pompeii is much better if accompanied by a guide. In this case, you have the option to arrive for free and hire a tour as we mentioned before, or directly hire a guided tour from Naples and not worry about everything. It is more comfortable, but also more expensive (obvious). It is the solution that we recommend to those who do not have too much time. These are the best tours:

• Visit to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
• Combined visit of the island of Capri and Pompeii

Whether to stroll through the historic center of Capri, to enter the Grotta Azzurra or to freak out with the views from the top of Mount Solaro: going to the island of Capri is one of the best excursions from Naples ... there is no doubt!

Visit Capri for free

There are ferries that link Naples and other cities in the area (such as Sorrento or Positano) with the island of Capri. The frequency is quite high, with continuous departures throughout the day. To know the companies, schedules and prices, and book tickets, visit this website.

From what you see, you can get there for free in an easy and simple way. But is visiting the island for free feasible? Absolutely yes, and here we tell you. Although there is something worth hiring: a boat tour that includes the excursion to the famous Blue Grotto. As you can see, Capri is an easy visit to point as one of the best excursions from Naples.

Visit Capri on tour

If you prefer not to mess too much with schedules of ferries, companies and others, the alternative is to hire a guided tour from Naples, especially if it includes a visit to the island (with a stop in the Blue Cave). This for example looks very good.

Only 40 minutes from Naples is Procida, a quiet and peaceful island, famous for the colorful facades of its houses. Yes, you prefer this type of visit, this can be a good excursion from Naples for you.

Visit Procida for free

It is very easy to get to Procida from Naples, since all you have to do is get on a ferry from the port of Puozzoli (on the outskirts of Naples). The i / v ticket is worth € 20. From the port of Naples they are more expensive (calculates about € 35/40 i / v). You can buy the ticket on this website.

Visit Procida on tour

We only found this tour that includes food in Procida and ferry i / v for about € 50. The truth is that we would visit for free to save a good little money.

These are the best excursions and tours from Naples. As you can see, you have options for all tastes, from unique archeological sites to charming villages, steep coasts, coves and Mediterranean islands. You will only have to choose which one (or which ones) you prefer. Happy journey!