NAPLES · HISTORY TOURS
The ones worth your morning.
The 12 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“Angelica was entertaining and fun to walk around the city with. We learned a lot about the culture and history of the Spanish area. She had a great personality and it felt like she was really connected to the area.”
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.
“Disorganized with meeting point. Time changed to earlier night prior( by 30 minutes). Even though we were at the meeting point 40 minutes early, messaged after we checked in at departure time? Apparently waiting for those from Getyourguide ( combined) We were given no direction from our director as to what to expect when we…”
Skip-the-line Herculaneum with an expert English guide. See Roman house highlights in a private walk, admission included, about 2 hours.
“The tour guide, Italian, was knowledgeable and accommodating. He took time to provide context and background to the various treasures at Herculean. Wonderful tour.”
A private, skip-the-line Pompeii and Vesuvius day from Naples with hotel pickup, expert local guiding, and crater views from Mt. Vesuvius.
“Had an amazing time at the site, and our guide was top notch. Very engaging and very knowledgeable about everything there is at Pompeii and the history surrounding.”
Guided walk through Herculaneum’s remarkably preserved streets and houses, plus a sea view and a charred Roman boat pavilion.
“Remarkable!! Herculaneum is a hidden gem that gives you insight as to what Ancient Roman life was like in 79AD. Our guide, Luigi was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and helped us understand the magnitude of the discovery.”
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.
“Great tour and amazing historical facts shared by the guide. Pompei is great and I highly recommend it.”
Skip the lines at Herculaneum with a private art historian guide. See Roman houses, shops, thermal baths, and hear about Vesuvius.
“The site itself is amazing. Our tour guide brought it to life. She had a ton of details and interesting facts that heightened the experience. I would absolutely recommend this destination, but especially this tour!”
Ancient Naples Street Food Tour pairs cuoppo, folded Margherita pizza, and sweets with landmarks like Via San Gregorio Armeno.
“This is my second tour and both were amazing! We had the best day eating our way through the streets of Naples and learning so much about the history of the city.”
Private day trip from Naples with Pompeii, Positano, and Sorrento, plus optional craft shops and tastings. Door-to-door and stress-light.
“The views were incredible. We had a once-in-a-lifetime lunch overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Highly recommend the Pompeii tour!”
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