Why go
Walk the old centre for churches, street life and traces of the Greek and Roman city, then see how the setting changes at the port or from the heights of Vomero. Naples also works as a base for Pompeii, Herculaneum and the islands, but those are separate outings rather than neighbourhood stops.
What to look for
- The historic centre layers ancient street patterns with later churches and palaces.
- Vomero looks back across the city and the Gulf of Naples.
- The waterfront faces Vesuvius and the islands beyond the city.
Useful to know
- Group central sights on foot; allow for hills when linking the waterfront with upper districts.
- Treat Pompeii, Herculaneum and island visits as separate trips from the city.