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National Archaeological Museum
Piazza Museo · about 1.1 miles from the pier
Home of the Farnese collection and mosaics from Pompeii. A full ticket costs €20, and it is closed on Tuesdays.
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Ships dock at the foot of the old city, with Vesuvius across the bay.
The pier is a short walk from Castel Nuovo and Piazza del Plebiscito. Trains reach Herculaneum and Pompeii, and the Capri ferry leaves from the next pier.
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Four Ways to Spend a Day in Naples
Unwind Waterfront
Castel dell'Ovo and the Lungomare
Via Partenope · between San Ferdinando and Chiaia
The oldest castle in Naples stands on the bay, facing Via Partenope. It is one of the landmarks in the city's famous view of the gulf.
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Taste Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza
Naples · UNESCO heritage
UNESCO lists the art of the Neapolitan pizzaiuolo, the pizza maker, as intangible cultural heritage. The craft began in Naples, where about 3,000 pizzaiuoli work today.
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Explore Ruins
Herculaneum
Ercolano · 15 minutes by train from Garibaldi
Vesuvius buried this Roman town in AD 79, and some of its upper floors survive. A full ticket costs €16; last entry is 3:30 PM from 15 October to 15 March and 6 PM the rest of the year.
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Tours & Tickets in Naples
Getting Around Naples
All cruise ships dock at Stazione Marittima on Molo Angioino. The old city is on foot; for Herculaneum, Pompeii and Sorrento, start at Napoli Garibaldi station.
Getting to Naples
If you do one thing here
Take the Train to Pompeii
Vesuvius buried Pompeii in AD 79 under a thick layer of ash. UNESCO lists it as World Heritage for its picture of Roman life at one moment, down to the graffiti and election slogans on its walls.
Circumvesuviana trains run every 30 minutes from Napoli Garibaldi to Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri: 36 minutes for a €3.50 EAV ticket. A taxi from Naples has a fixed fare of €70 one way.
Safety and Weather
Crime figures are for the whole province of Naples, not only the city.
- CrimeIn 2024 the province recorded 1,947 thefts per 100,000 residents, 28% above the Italian rate of 1,524. Robberies were 1.9 times the Italian rate, and assaults 6% higher. The UK Foreign Office says bag-snatching and pickpocketing are higher in Italian city centers and at major tourist attractions.
- Walking to townYes. Castel Nuovo, at the edge of the old city, is about 0.25 mile from the pier.
- WeatherJuly and August are hottest, with highs near 86 to 87°F. January highs are about 55°F. October and November are the wettest months, with about 5 to 6 inches of rain each.
Crime figures: Eurostat, police-recorded offences, province of Naples and Italy, 2024, per 100,000 residents. Weather: Italian Air Force Meteorological Service via WMO, 1971–2000 normals.
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Cruises From Naples
Mediterranean cruises start, end and call here.
Naples FAQ
Where do cruise ships dock in Naples?
At Stazione Marittima on Molo Angioino, run by Terminal Napoli. Hydrofoils to Capri leave from Molo Beverello next door.
How far is the Naples cruise port from the city center?
Castel Nuovo is about 0.25 mile from the pier and Piazza del Plebiscito about 0.55 mile, in a straight line. The National Archaeological Museum is about 1.1 miles.
How do I get from the Naples cruise terminal to the train station?
Piazza Garibaldi station is about 1.2 miles in a straight line. The fixed taxi fare from the port is €15.50, and the Alibus also links the port and Piazza Garibaldi.
How do I get from Naples cruise port to Pompeii?
Take a taxi or the Alibus to Napoli Garibaldi, then the Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri: 36 minutes for a €3.50 EAV ticket. A taxi straight to the ruins has a fixed fare of €70 one way.
How do I get from Naples to Sorrento?
The Circumvesuviana leaves Napoli Garibaldi every 30 minutes and takes 72 minutes; an EAV ticket costs €4.90. A taxi has a fixed fare of €125 one way.
How do I get from Naples cruise port to Capri?
Hydrofoils leave from Molo Beverello, about 0.2 mile from the pier. NLG charges €23 to €25 one way, plus Capri's landing fee of €5 from 1 April to 31 October or €2.50 the rest of the year.
How do I get from Naples airport to the cruise port?
The Alibus stops at Molo Angioino/Beverello and takes about 35 minutes. The fixed taxi fare to the port is €24, or a shared taxi costs €6 per passenger.
How much is a taxi in Naples?
Meters start at €4 on weekdays from 6 AM to 10 PM and €7.50 on Sundays, holidays and at night, with a €5 minimum. Fixed fares apply from the port to set places, so ask for the fixed fare when the ride starts.
Is Naples safe for tourists?
In 2024 the province of Naples recorded thefts 28% above Italy's rate and robberies 1.9 times higher. The UK Foreign Office warns of bag-snatching and pickpocketing in city centers and at major attractions.
What is the weather like in Naples?
Highs reach 86 to 87°F in July and August and about 55°F in January. October and November are the wettest months.
Photos: Naples: Wolfgang Moroder (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Fresco in the National Archaeological Museum: Phyrexian (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Castel dell'Ovo: Jebulon (CC0) · Pizza margherita in Naples: Kos88 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Herculaneum: Rutger van der Maar (CC BY 2.0) · Forum of Pompeii: Commonists (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Cruise ship in port: Angelo DeSantis (CC BY 2.0). Cropped for display.