NAPLES · HISTORY TOURS
The ones worth your morning.
The 11 naples history tours worth your morning. A short list of the walks, sites and guided visits that bring the past to life, with run times, prices and who leads them.
Spanish Quarters street art and history tour in Naples. Walk Quartieri Spagnoli with a local guide, see Maradona murals, 2 hours, $24.
Most Popular“My Guide, Simone was great and was able to answer all my questions :) Thank You”
A Roman-style day spa near Naples with indoor and outdoor thermal pools, Finnish saunas, Turkish baths, and on-site lockers.
“Getting there from Naples was harder than welcome anticipated as it involved a rail replacement bus connection but it was worth it when we arrived.”
Half-day Pompeii shore excursion from Naples with port pickup, skip-the-line entry, and a 2-hour guided walk through UNESCO ruins.
“Easy to find at the port! As soon as we got off the ship our drive guide Lorenzo was there holding a sign with our names. The drive was informative and we were dropped off right at the spot to meet our guide for inside the Pompeii complex. Despite the rain, we had a wonderful…”
Skip-the-line Herculaneum with an expert English guide. See Roman house highlights in a private walk, admission included, about 2 hours.
“Loved hearing about the history. Italo was very knowledgeable and well spoken. He answered all our questions with ease.”
A private, skip-the-line Pompeii and Vesuvius day from Naples with hotel pickup, expert local guiding, and crater views from Mt. Vesuvius.
“Our driver Franz picked us up on time, very knowledgeable, and fun! 1st stop was Vesuvius where he made sure we got through the gates. Vesuvius is definitely worth the hike but be prepared for cold and wind first thing in the morning. Views were stunning. Franz was extremely positive, upbeat, funny, and answered all…”
Guided walk through Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved streets and houses, plus a sea view and a charred Roman boat pavilion.
“Ornella was brilliant. Really knowledgeable and made the whole tour fascinating and seemed to enjoy answering all our questions.”
Walk Naples with a live guide, then step into the Bourbon Tunnel underground—military route, WWII refuge, and standout stories.
“This is an amazing experience for people with many different interests. It is fascinating from a geological standpoint, as well as historical and cultural. It is simply an excellent tour with amazing sights and very interesting tales of the various uses of the tunnels. If you have the time, this is something not to miss!”
Private Naples walk with Roberta Avilia: Duomo, San Gregorio Armeno, Spaccanapoli and Santa Chiara in 2–2.5 hours. From $168 pp in English.
“Roberta was extremely knowledgeable on the history of Naples including facts and myths. We learned so much. The pace was good and because we were a small group of 4 we could navigate easily around the bigger tours. We started at the duomo and she gave us the background on how Naples grew and was…”
Hotel-area shuttle and English/Italian guide for Pompeii highlights: Forum, House of the Faun, theater and Via dell’Abbondanza in 4 hours.
“Prise en charge ordinaire”
Skip the lines at Herculaneum with a private art historian guide. See Roman houses, shops, thermal baths, and hear about Vesuvius.
“Background stories on why and how it was built. And why is was buried. Very personal service and history lessons”
Ancient Naples Street Food Tour pairs cuoppo, folded Margherita pizza, and sweets with landmarks like Via San Gregorio Armeno.
“We just did a food tour with Cesar in Naples, and it was probably our favorite tour of the trip! He shared so much history and fascinating information about Naples that we left even more excited to come back. The food was absolutely delicious, and the overall experience was fantastic. Highly recommend!”
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