Naples- Port Information
Arriving and Getting Around-
If you want to go to Pompeii, take the Circumvesuviana train (commuter train) to Pompei Scavi. You have two choices to get to the train station.
1. Inside the terminal complex is a tabacchi stand. Purchase bus tickets here for 1.10 euros. There is a bus stop in front of the terminal. Take bus 601/152 to Piazza Garibaldi, which should take 5-10 minutes.
2. To walk it, go out of the cruise terminal and cross the street. Head right, and walk a up a couple blocks, then turn left and go a few blocks to Corso Umberto. Then take a right and keep heading east until you run into Garibaldi Square. Try to get a map of Naples ahead of time. This will give you some peace of mind and is really needed in this city. Corso Umberto is a large, boulevard street that is fairly easy to walk.
When inside the train station, if you arrived on the right side of the station, the Circumvesuviana should be in front of you. You head down a flight of stairs, and you are right there. If you entered through the main doors, you need to take a right and walk toward the front of the building. There is a hall with stairs. Evenutally, you will come to the Circumvesuviana. It can be difficult to find, so if you have trouble, ask someone.
(Pronounced Cheer coom vesoovee ahnah)
Cost for a round trip to Pompeii is 4.80 euros.
I would suggest you get away from the port as quickly as possible as there are some unsavory characters and pushy taxi drivers hanging around.
A great map with indicators for attractions, museums and train stations can be found here.
If you want to read our opinions of Naples, go to our Naples Port Review Page.
If you want to go to Pompeii, take the Circumvesuviana train (commuter train) to Pompei Scavi. You have two choices to get to the train station.
1. Inside the terminal complex is a tabacchi stand. Purchase bus tickets here for 1.10 euros. There is a bus stop in front of the terminal. Take bus 601/152 to Piazza Garibaldi, which should take 5-10 minutes.
2. To walk it, go out of the cruise terminal and cross the street. Head right, and walk a up a couple blocks, then turn left and go a few blocks to Corso Umberto. Then take a right and keep heading east until you run into Garibaldi Square. Try to get a map of Naples ahead of time. This will give you some peace of mind and is really needed in this city. Corso Umberto is a large, boulevard street that is fairly easy to walk.
When inside the train station, if you arrived on the right side of the station, the Circumvesuviana should be in front of you. You head down a flight of stairs, and you are right there. If you entered through the main doors, you need to take a right and walk toward the front of the building. There is a hall with stairs. Evenutally, you will come to the Circumvesuviana. It can be difficult to find, so if you have trouble, ask someone.
(Pronounced Cheer coom vesoovee ahnah)
Cost for a round trip to Pompeii is 4.80 euros.
I would suggest you get away from the port as quickly as possible as there are some unsavory characters and pushy taxi drivers hanging around.
A great map with indicators for attractions, museums and train stations can be found here.
If you want to read our opinions of Naples, go to our Naples Port Review Page.
Attractions/Things to Do- Below I have listed some of the area's most popular attractions including any tips or info I could find. Here is the best site I have found about Naples.
Pompeii- Cost 11 euros. Open 8:30- 7:30 Rick Steves' guided tour can be found here. Is HUGE. Make sure to get the map when you purchase your tickets as we were lost for hours without it.
Naples National Archaeological Museum- Cost 6.50 euros. Open 9-8 Contains art found when Pompeii was excavated among other things. Was truly impressive. A MUST DO in Naples. Be sure to ask about the "Secret Room" if you don't blush easily.
Sansevero Chapel- Cost 6 euros. Open 10-6 Closed Tues. Contains amazing sculptures including "Veiled Christ". No photos allowed at all.
Museum of Capodimonte- Cost 7.50 euros until after 2, then 6.50. Open 8:30-7:30. Closed Wednesday. 18th century art museum with famous art by Titian, Corregio, Caravaggio, Massacio and Botticelli.
Piazza del Plebiscito- Largest square in Naples that includes the Naples Royal Palace and the Church of San Francesco di Paola. The church is similar in style to the Pantheon in Rome. Church is free and beautiful.
Galleria Umberto I- Glass-roofed 100 year old mall. Main entrance is right off the Piazza del Plebiscito. Only some eateries open on Sundays. This is a really beautiful place to walk through with architecture you are unlikely to see elsewhere in Italy (other than a similar building in Milan). Plus, it is free and right in the middle of the historic part of Naples.
Pompeii- Cost 11 euros. Open 8:30- 7:30 Rick Steves' guided tour can be found here. Is HUGE. Make sure to get the map when you purchase your tickets as we were lost for hours without it.
Naples National Archaeological Museum- Cost 6.50 euros. Open 9-8 Contains art found when Pompeii was excavated among other things. Was truly impressive. A MUST DO in Naples. Be sure to ask about the "Secret Room" if you don't blush easily.
Sansevero Chapel- Cost 6 euros. Open 10-6 Closed Tues. Contains amazing sculptures including "Veiled Christ". No photos allowed at all.
Museum of Capodimonte- Cost 7.50 euros until after 2, then 6.50. Open 8:30-7:30. Closed Wednesday. 18th century art museum with famous art by Titian, Corregio, Caravaggio, Massacio and Botticelli.
Piazza del Plebiscito- Largest square in Naples that includes the Naples Royal Palace and the Church of San Francesco di Paola. The church is similar in style to the Pantheon in Rome. Church is free and beautiful.
Galleria Umberto I- Glass-roofed 100 year old mall. Main entrance is right off the Piazza del Plebiscito. Only some eateries open on Sundays. This is a really beautiful place to walk through with architecture you are unlikely to see elsewhere in Italy (other than a similar building in Milan). Plus, it is free and right in the middle of the historic part of Naples.
Piazza del Plebiscito
Caserta
A really cool place that you can go if docked in Naples is called the Royal Palace at Caserta. Basically, the King of Naples had a little palace envy when he saw Versailles, and decided to have one built for himself. It is amazing and extremely untouristed. We were the only Americans there. To get there, follow the directions above to the train station in Naples, then buy a ticket at the tabacci shop in the station to Caserta (return ticket). It was 6 euros. The train will leave from one of the main platforms, and is clearly marked. When you arrive (about 45 minutes away), the palace is across the street from the train station. Super easy. It costs 10 euros for the palace and the gardens, but we felt it was worth it. We had rooms of the palace all to ourselves, and the gardens were like nothing I have seen before. Truly a unique experience!
