{"id":67639,"date":"2025-07-02T22:46:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/naples-2-jours\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T21:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:17:39","slug":"naples-2-jours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/naples-2-jours\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Naples in 2 days: a concentrate of raw, vibrant and unforgettable Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you got two days to discover Naples? That&#8217;s enough to capture the unique energy of a city that leaves no one indifferent. Naples is Southern Italy in its purest form: a joyful chaos, a thousand years of history, a mouth-watering gastronomy and a volcano as a backdrop.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ere&#8217;s an itinerary for a busy <strong>weekend in Naples<\/strong>, with lively alleys, spectacular views and unforgettable pizza.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4910457-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"naples\" class=\"wp-image-62396\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4910457-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4910457-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4910457.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 &#8211; Dive into the Neapolitan soul<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morning: The historic center, the beating heart of Naples<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start your visit in <strong>the historic center<\/strong> (Centro Storico), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lose yourself in the lively alleyways of <strong>Spaccanapoli<\/strong>, the long artery that literally cuts the city in two. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don&#8217;t miss :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Via dei Tribunali<\/strong>: local ambience and legendary pizzerias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>San Severo chapel<\/strong>: with its incredible <em>veiled Christ<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duomo di San Gennaro<\/strong>: dedicated to the city&#8217;s patron saint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love ancient history, don&#8217;t miss the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/musee-archeologique-national-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"62779\">National Archaeological Museum of Naples<\/a>. It houses one of the world&#8217;s richest collections of Greco-Roman artefacts, including many pieces from Pompeii and Herculaneum.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/naples-place-plebicito-bis-1200x886.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10725\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/naples-place-plebicito-bis-1200x886.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/naples-place-plebicito-bis-400x295.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/naples-place-plebicito-bis-512x378.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/naples-place-plebicito-bis-768x567.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/naples-place-plebicito-bis.webp 1305w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noon: Mandatory pizza break<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head for <strong>Sorbillo<\/strong> or <strong>Di Matteo<\/strong> for a <strong>real Neapolitan pizza<\/strong>. Prices are affordable (around \u20ac5-6), and waiting is part of the ritual! <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Afternoon: Underground Naples<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the fascinating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/naples-sous-terrain\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/naples-sous-terrain\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">underground network of the city of Naples<\/a>, carved out of volcanic tuff. On the program: ancient galleries, cisterns, Greek remains and a buried Roman theater (1h30 visit). This dive beneath the Neapolitan streets will give you a better understanding of the city&#8217;s complex, age-old history, invisible on the surface.<\/p>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"144159\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"naples2jours\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evening : Spanish quarters &amp; panoramic view<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stroll through the <strong>Quartieri Spagnoli<\/strong> to feel the raw energy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10299\">Naples<\/a>, then climb up to <strong>Castel Sant&#8217;Elmo<\/strong> or <strong>Certosa di San Martino<\/strong> for an unforgettable sunset over the bay.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2eqnynjte_w-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"naples\" class=\"wp-image-64974\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2eqnynjte_w-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2eqnynjte_w-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2eqnynjte_w.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2 &#8211; Between sea, art and volcanoes<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morning: Stroll along the seafront<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stroll along the <strong>lungomare<\/strong> overlooking the sea and <strong>Castel dell&#8217;Ovo<\/strong>. Then explore <strong>Chiaia<\/strong> or climb up to <strong>Posillipo<\/strong> for a spectacular view. <strong>Parco Virgiliano<\/strong> is an excellent spot, often off the beaten track.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noon: Seafood break<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a seat at <strong>Antichi Sapori Partenopei<\/strong>, an authentic address popular with locals and travelers alike. You&#8217;ll enjoy generous, tasty traditional Neapolitan dishes in a warm atmosphere. The seafood is excellent, as is the local pasta. The service is attentive, without fuss, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/rodczcmrrz4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"naples\" class=\"wp-image-62689\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/rodczcmrrz4-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/rodczcmrrz4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/rodczcmrrz4.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Afternoon: Pompeii or Vesuvius<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two ideas for excursions from Naples:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-naples\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5238\">Vesuvius<\/a>: the volcano overlooking the Bay of Naples can be reached after an easy 30-minute hike to the crater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or <strong>Pompeii<\/strong>: by Circumvesuviana train &#8211; unique immersion in a city frozen by the eruption of 79 AD, a must-see site in Naples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; You can also visit the 2 sites in 1 day: see our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-vesuvius-pompeii\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13278\">visiting Vesuvius and Pompeii in 1 day.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211029_095136-1200x568.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51999\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211029_095136-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211029_095136-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211029_095136-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evening: Neapolitan nightcap<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">End your weekend with a drink in <strong>Piazza Bellini<\/strong>, a lively area popular with students and travelers alike.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can you book your tickets?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your activity bookings, we advise you to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/souterrains-de-naples-l89414\/billet-d-entree-pour-le-metro-de-naples-t144159\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=naples2j\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/souterrains-de-naples-l89414\/billet-d-entree-pour-le-metro-de-naples-t144159\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=naples2j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Get Your Guide<\/a>, a well-known online platform that offers <strong>flexible cancellation conditions<\/strong>, with refunds possible up to 24 hours before the activity.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2705; Rates are equivalent to those on the official sites, with the added peace of mind of flexible booking.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Activities to be booked in advance :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/souterrains-de-naples-l89414\/billet-d-entree-pour-le-metro-de-naples-t144159\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=naples2j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Guided underground tour<\/a> (Napoli Sotterranea, a must-do +++)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-campanie-l156880\/pompei-billet-d-entree-et-visite-guidee-avec-un-archeologue-t161715\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=naples2j\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/pompei-campanie-l156880\/pompei-billet-d-entree-et-visite-guidee-avec-un-archeologue-t161715\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=naples2j\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Admission to the ruins of Pompeii<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/naples-l162\/naples-le-mont-vesuve-billet-coupe-file-et-audioguide-t446803\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=naples2j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Excursion to Vesuvius<\/a> (no ticket office on site, booking required before arrival)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our map of good addresses in Naples<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you find your way around, here&#8217;s a <strong>summary map of our discoveries in Naples<\/strong>, which you can save to your favorites or download for offline use.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to do it?<\/strong><br\/>Open the map on Google Maps, then click on the<strong>three vertical dots<\/strong> in the top left-hand corner, or on the description. Then select &#8220;Add to my saved places&#8221; or &#8220;Save map&#8221;, depending on the version of your application. <\/p>\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1KMx4wrfrCRiySfl4Yja1DqCHUbmHzLw&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical info<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access<\/strong>: Direct flights from France. Airport 20 min from downtown by cab or Alibus. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transportation<\/strong>: Modern, convenient metro (lines 1 and 2). Many visits can be made on foot. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation<\/strong>: we recommend the Hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/rooms-garibaldi.fr.html?aid=1529171\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/garibaldi-rooms.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Garibaldi Rooms<\/a>, ideally located right next to the <strong>main railway station<\/strong> and the airport shuttle bus stop in the heart of the historic center, so you can <strong>do<\/strong> everything <strong>on foot<\/strong>. We slept there for 3 nights in a quiet place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget<\/strong>: Very affordable. Pizza around \u20ac6, inexpensive tours. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In two days in Naples, you&#8217;ll have time to savor its unique atmosphere, a blend of chaotic beauty and authentic charm. A city that blends antiquity and modernity, spirituality and exuberance, sea and volcano. You can&#8217;t visit Naples, you have to feel it. And it often makes you want to come back.   <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you got two days to discover Naples? That&#8217;s enough to capture the unique energy of a city that leaves no one indifferent. 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