Naples · CASTLES & PALACES
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 9 castles & palaces justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review of Naples’ Capodimonte Museum, with skip-the-line entry, Caravaggio context, timed access, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Huge collection of beautiful art- with few tourists! Definitely a hidden gem. You could spend half day just touring the art collection, but we were overwhelmed after 2 hours.”
Explore Capodimonte’s Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian with an art historian in a two-hour small-group tour for $45.
“Esperienze davvero bella. Laguida Carlo Zarone ci ha fatto gustare ogni opera con efficacia e senza mai annoiarci. Peccato che qualche sala fosse chiusa al pubblico per lavori ma consiglio vivamente questo tour”
Explore San Martino and Sant'Elmo in two hours, with Baroque art, castle walls, Gulf views, and Mount Vesuvius for $34.
“Non chiedevo di meglio avere per guida un archeologo che ti spiega tutto”
Explore Naples’ hilltop Castel Sant’Elmo with skip-the-line entry, historic chapels, art displays, and sweeping Bay of Naples views.
“An incredible site. The vantage point from the top is the opposite side of the Bay of Naples from Mt. Vesuvius. It is a hike to get to the top, but worth it. Make sure you visit the museum as well. Highly recommend.”
See Farnese masterpieces, Bourbon apartments, royal porcelain, and Neapolitan art on a private two-hour Capodimonte Museum tour.
“We were impressed by the guide's knowledge of art and ancient history, by his capacity to select from art works in the museum and relate to works in other collections and connection with historical context. He was a genuine and sensitive person and obviously passionate about his subject and city. We were very comfortable under his guidance and would have no hesitation in recommending him to other visitors to Naples.”
Explore Ischia’s Aragonese Castle with entrance, Italian guide, and hotel transfers included in this 2.5-hour history tour.
“The trip never happened! The pickup point instructions were confusing! It showed 2 locations. We followed the Directions link and it took us to an autobus stop area. We arrived 30 minutes BEFORE the time! The pickup time was at 2:00. We waited until 2:20 and no bus arrived! Thinking the pickup was at the other destination, Il Ponte Pizzeria restaurant, which was also in the instructions, we walked back there and arrived about 2:30. We then received a call from the tour operator asking where were. We then took a taxi back to the autobus area. No white bus was there! The tour operator called again and we had…”
Travel from Naples to Ischia by hydrofoil, visit the Aragonese Castle, and enjoy return transfers with one flexible day to explore.
Review the 2-hour Aragonese Castle tour on Ischia, with castle entry, hotel pickup, Italian guide, island views, and practical booking advice.
“This is not a private or small group tour. Excursion is a dual language tour, which doubled the amount of time needed for the tour. The guide would speak in Italian for one group, then say the same long thing in English. Would have preferred self-guided tour or paid more for private tour that took less time.”
Tour Capodimonte in Naples with an art historian, from the Farnese Collection and Caravaggio to Warhol and royal rooms.
“Our guide was so knowledgeable, kind and went above and beyond. We had a great time with him. Highly recommend this tour”
Pick an excavation, a coastline or a kitchen.
