Free Monumental Naples Tour

Feast your eyes on the magnificent Piazza del Plebiscito, full of historical monuments and exceptional beauty.
Join in the everyday life of Neapolitans and learn about local cuisine and customs.
See the most monumental side of Naples with a knowledgeable local guide.

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Naples is a monumental city due to its rich history and cultural heritage, spanning over 2,800 years. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Naples is a treasure trove of ancient ruins, stunning architecture, and artistic masterpieces. So come and discover today the best of the city with the Free Monumental Naples Tour. Your local guide will take you around the royal side of Naples! Most tours will begin around the magnificent Piazza del Plebiscito, named after the plebiscite of 1860 that unified Naples with the Kingdom of Italy. Here your guide will give you a brief introduction to the origins of the city and the many ancient civilizations that have settled here.

Following this fascinating introduction, guests on the Essential Free Tour Naples will cross the square to the Royal Palace, a former residence of the Bourbon Kings who ruled Naples in the 18th century. A short walk away is the stunning Galleria Umberto I, a beautiful 19th-century public shopping arcade filled with cafés and incredible restaurants. After exploring Naples above ground, guests will discover there is a whole world beneath their feet known as Underground Naples. This subterranean world is oddly the heart of Naples, with some parts dating back around 2400 years. Although a ticket is needed to enter, guides will be able to inform guests how this world came to exist and what to expect inside.

On the Free Monumental Tour route, guests might also see the stunning Castel Nuovo and learn about its majestic medieval architecture or wander down through the Santa Lucia neighborhood to reach the waterfront and the ancient Borgo Marinari, where they will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius in the distance. During the tour, please do not hesitate to ask your guide as many questions as you like; they will be more than happy to answer them. And, of course, all visitors will leave with a list of recommendations and tips on what to do for the remainder of their stay. Naples is a city that truly deserves its place among the greats of the world, come and discover why!