Experiential Guide • Naples 🇮🇹

Things to Do in Naples: Panoramic Terraces, Historic Pizzerias & Sea Experiences

From fried pizza in the alleys of Rione Sanità to the sunset over Mount Vesuvius seen from the Certosa di San Martino, up to an elegant evening at a seafront lounge bar: the best of Naples in a single guide.

Rooftops & Panoramic Viewpoints in Naples & Amalfi Coast 🇮🇹

Real places, with address and position on the map

Positano, Amalfi CoastNeighbourhood photo · Positano, Amalfi Coast
Photo: Simon Burchell · CC BY-SA 4.0
Positano & Amalfi Coast
100%
Iconic Amalfi Coast Terrace€€€€

Perched high above the Mediterranean in Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Franco's Bar at Le Sirenuse offers an unforgettable open-air cocktail experience surrounded by modern art installations and direct views over the tumbling cliffside houses and sparkling sea.

View: Positano Cliffside, Spiaggia Grande & Mediterranean Sea
Positano VillageChiesa di Santa Maria AssuntaLi Galli Islands
Price range:€28 - €40 per cocktail
SorrentoNeighbourhood photo · Sorrento
Photo: Argo Navis · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sorrento & Peninsula
98%
Cliffside Luxury & Vesuvius Panorama€€€€

Built on the ruins of a Roman imperial villa, the terrace of Bellevue Syrene in Sorrento hangs directly over the Gulf of Naples, offering unparalleled romantic sunset vistas of Mount Vesuvius and the sparkling waters of Marina Grande.

View: Gulf of Naples, Mount Vesuvius & Marina Grande
Mount VesuviusGulf of NaplesSorrento CliffsIsle of Capri
Price range:€24 - €35 per cocktail / €110 dinner
Riviera di ChiaiaNeighbourhood photo · Riviera di Chiaia
Photo: Baku · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chiaia & Corso Vittorio Emanuele
96%
2 Michelin Stars & Gulf Panorama€€€€

Perched on the hill of Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Grand Hotel Parker's is the oldest luxury hotel in Naples. George Restaurant by Chef Domenico Iavarone offers 2 Michelin stars paired with sweeping vistas from Castel dell'Ovo to Capri.

View: Castel dell'Ovo, Capri & Gulf of Naples
Castel dell'OvoIsle of CapriMount VesuviusCastel Sant'Elmo
Price range:€25 cocktails / €150 - €220 Michelin tasting menu
The Amalfi CoastNeighbourhood photo · The Amalfi Coast
Photo: Mайкл Гиммельфарб · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ravello & Amalfi Coast
99%
Infinity Pool Above the Clouds€€€€

An architectural wonder set in an 11th-century palace atop Ravello. The heated infinity pool and terrace seem to hang in mid-air over the cobalt sea, surrounded by rose pergolas and lemon groves.

View: Amalfi Coastline & Mediterranean Sea 350m High
Gulf of SalernoLattari MountainsAmalfi Coast Cliffside
Price range:€30 - €45 cocktails / €140 fine dining
Borgo Marinari and VesuviusNeighbourhood photo · Borgo Marinari and Vesuvius
Photo: Poiesia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Porto & Molo Beverello
94%
Rooftop Pool & Port Skyline€€€€

Designed by Kenzo Tange Associates, Romeo Hotel faces the Cruise Port of Naples. The 9th-floor Beluga terrace features a heated plunge pool, sushi bar, craft cocktails, and the 1 Michelin-starred Il Comandante restaurant.

View: Port of Naples, Mount Vesuvius & Molo Beverello
Mount VesuviusMaschio AngioinoMolo BeverelloCapri Ferries
Price range:€22 - €32 per cocktail / €130 Michelin dinner
Riviera di ChiaiaNeighbourhood photo · Riviera di Chiaia
Photo: Baku · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chiaia & Riviera di Chiaia
90%
Seafood Institution & Chiaia Terrace€€€€

Directly overlooking the monumental Piazza Vittoria and the Villa Comunale gardens in Chiaia. Celebrated throughout Italy for raw carpaccios, sea truffles, paccheri with lobster, and an exquisite champagne list.

View: Piazza Vittoria, Villa Comunale & Lungomare
Piazza VittoriaVilla ComunaleCastel dell'Ovo (side view)
Price range:€70 - €120 seafood dinner

Cocktail Bars & Aperitivo in Naples & Amalfi Coast 🇮🇹

Locals’ favorite spots in Trastevere, Monti and the historic center

Riviera di ChiaiaNeighbourhood photo · Riviera di Chiaia
Photo: Baku · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chiaia / Piazza dei Martiri#1
€16 - €22 bespoke cocktails with hand-carved crystal ice€€€

L'Antiquario (World's 50 Best Bars)

The supreme temple of mixology in Southern Italy. Scarlet carpet, British wallpaper, historic wooden bar, and vintage crystal glassware for an unforgettable evening.

Must try: Lucifero Cocktail with red vermouth and smoked Vesuvius herbal amaro
Local tip: Knock at the wooden door with antique dealer window decals: Alex Frezza and his team welcome you in white dinner jackets.
Via Rione Sirignano 2, 80121 Napoli
The Gulf of Naples from the Vomero hillCity photo
Photo: Matteo Vannacci · CC BY-SA 4.0
Piazza del Plebiscito / San Carlo#2
€12 - €18 monumental aperitivo with savory Campanian delicacies€€€

Gran Caffè Gambrinus (Belle Époque Aperitivo)

The beating heart of Neapolitan intellectual life since 1860. Facing Piazza del Plebiscito and the Royal Palace, it offers the city's most iconic aperitivo ritual.

Must try: Neapolitan Aperitivo with savory mini-sfogliatella, rustic babà, and a glass of Asprinio di Aversa
Local tip: Ask for a table in the gilded Art Nouveau salons once frequented by Oscar Wilde and Ernest Hemingway.
Via Chiaia 1/2, 80132 Napoli
Castel Sant'Elmo, VomeroNeighbourhood photo · Castel Sant'Elmo, Vomero
Photo: Hotepibre · CC BY-SA 4.0
Vomero / San Martino#3
€14 - €20 Bourbon Kingdom signature cocktails€€€

Archivio Storico (Bourbon Cocktail Bar)

A luxurious tribute to the 18th-century Bourbon Kingdom of the Two Sicilies on the Vomero hill. Secret doors, opulent oil paintings, and avant-garde cocktails inspired by historic royal decrees.

Must try: King Ferdinand cocktail served in royal porcelain with smoked rosemary
Local tip: Walk past the painting gallery to discover the secret vaulted brick cellar and subterranean cocktail lounge.
Via Alessandro Scarlatti 30, 80129 Napoli
Riviera di ChiaiaNeighbourhood photo · Riviera di Chiaia
Photo: Baku · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chiaia / Baretti#4
€8 - €15 glasses of Campanian volcanic wines and artisan bruschette€€

Enoteca Belledonne 1964

The birthplace of fine wine appreciation in Naples: over 800 labels lining the walls, authentic host counter, and carefully curated regional cold cuts and cheeses.

Must try: Glass of Fiano di Avellino or Greco di Tufo paired with Provolone del Monaco DOP cheese
Local tip: Arrive between 19:00 and 20:30 to enjoy chic aperitivo vibes spilling out onto Chiaia's pedestrian cobblestones.
Vico Belledonne a Chiaia 18, 80121 Napoli

Recommended Experiences & Activities in Naples & Amalfi Coast 🇮🇹

Free tours, art masterpieces and wellness, picked by the editors

The Gulf of Naples from the Vomero hillCity photo
Photo: Matteo Vannacci · CC BY-SA 4.0
Guided Tours
€49 per person3 hours

Spaccanapoli, Veiled Christ (Sansevero Chapel) & Underground Naples

Explore the beating heart of Naples along Spaccanapoli, the miraculous marble veil of the Veiled Christ (Cristo Velato), and descend 40 meters into the Greek-Roman underground aqueducts.

Via San Biagio dei Librai / Historic Center, Naples
Skip-the-line priority ticket to Sansevero Chapel (Veiled Christ)
Underground Greco-Roman cisterns and air raid shelters
The Faraglioni, CapriNeighbourhood photo · The Faraglioni, Capri
Photo: Abxbay · CC BY-SA 4.0
Boat Trips
€110 per person (or €450 private boat)4 hours / Full Day

Capri & Faraglioni Private Gozzo Boat Experience

Embark on a handcrafted wooden Gozzo boat for an exclusive circumnavigation of Capri Island. Cruise through the Faraglioni arch, discover emerald sea caves, and toast with prosecco and fresh fruit.

Marina Grande, Capri / Sorrento Marina Piccola
Sail right through the tunnel of the Faraglione di Mezzo
Swimming and snorkeling stops in Green & White Grottos
The Gulf of Naples from the Vomero hillCity photo
Photo: Matteo Vannacci · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cooking Classes
€55 per person2.5 hours

Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Masterclass with a Master Pizzaiolo

Learn the secret art of UNESCO-protected Neapolitan pizza in a historic pizzeria with a wood-fired oven. Knead dough, stretch, top with San Marzano tomatoes and Fior di Latte, and bake to perfection.

Via Tribunali, Naples
Learn dough hydration, fermentation, and slapping techniques
Use certified San Marzano DOP tomatoes and Campania buffalo mozzarella
The Gulf of Naples from the Vomero hillCity photo
Photo: Matteo Vannacci · CC BY-SA 4.0
Art & Museums
€48 per person3 hours

Caravaggio's "Seven Works of Mercy", Duomo of San Gennaro & Santa Chiara

Discover the intense sacred art of Baroque Naples: stand face-to-face with Caravaggio's colossal masterwork "The Seven Works of Mercy" at Pio Monte della Misericordia, the Royal Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, and the majolica cloister of Santa Chiara.

Via Duomo / Spaccanapoli, Naples
Pio Monte della Misericordia: Caravaggio's greatest Neapolitan masterpiece in its original setting
Duomo of Naples & Chapel of San Gennaro (miraculous blood ampoules and silver busts)
The Gulf of Naples from the Vomero hillCity photo
Photo: Matteo Vannacci · CC BY-SA 4.0
Unique Experiences
€38 per person2.5 hours

Cimitero delle Fontanelle, Cult of Pezzentelle Skulls & Rione Sanità

Venture into the mystic and mysterious heart of Naples: explore the ancient tufa quarry ossuary of Fontanelle with 40,000 skull relics and the cult of the "Anime Pezzentelle" (adopt-a-skull), Palazzo dello Spagnuolo, and the birthplace of comedy legend Totò.

Rione Sanità, Naples
Fontanelle Cemetery cavernous underground ossuary and skull shrines (Capitano, Donna Concetta)
Learn about the anthropological folk devotion of the Neapolitan purgatory souls

Events, Live Music & Nights Out in Naples & Amalfi Coast 🇮🇹

Jazz clubs, panoramic DJ sets, social dance nights and live music

Panorama of Rome from the JaniculumCity photo
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bacoli / Campi Flegrei (Napoli)
Tutti i Giorni (Lun - Dom)09:00 - 20:00

Terme & Saune Naturali Stufe di Nerone

Ancient Roman thermal vapor stoves and natural saunas carved into the volcanic rock of the Phlegraean Fields

Via Stufe di Nerone 37, Bacoli (NA)
Natural Volcanic SaunasThermal PoolsMud Therapy

Domande Frequenti

What is the ideal itinerary for a day in Naples?

Morning exploring Spaccanapoli and the Veiled Christ, lunch with a folded pizza to-go, afternoon in Vomero, and sunset with an aperitivo on a seaside rooftop.

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