Take a break from the relentless bustle of central Naples with an excursion into one of the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods, home to beautiful private villas, excellent local restaurants, and high-end shops and boutiques. Catch the scenic funicular from the Mergellina neighborhood below up to the top of Posillipo Hill for a bird’s-eye view across the bay to Mt. Vesuvius looming opposite. Afterwards, stroll along the tree-lined streets back down the hillside to the Posillipo Archaeological Park, where you can visit the remains of an ancient Roman villa and theater on the water’s edge, accessed through the Grotta di Seiano tunnel.
Many Naples sightseeing tours make a stop at the top of the hill to take in the view, especially those via Vespa scooter, vintage Fiat 500, and private car. Naples is known for its traditional cuisine, and tours often combine visits to the city’s top attractions with pizza tastings, and other local street food. The Pompeii archaeological park is just outside the city center, so it’s easy to pair a tour of Naples with a visit to these famous ruins.