A morning in Naples

[honeybee100]

Hi all,

 

My husband and I are planning to go into Naples for the morning (our excursion to Herculaneum isn't until the afternoon), but I'm wondering is Naples a relatively walkable city? How is it getting away from the port area? We were thinking of going to the Royal Palace, and of course would like to get some pizza although I'm afraid they'll still be closed. Suggestions on where to wander (we like historic areas/places) or places to eat for breakfast/lunch would be appreciated! Thanks! Stacy

[euro cruiser]

You can walk right off the ship, cross the street and be in historic Naples. There is construction going on right now in Piazza Municipio, the big piazza in front of the cruise port (they are building a new subway line and there will be a major hub in Piazza Municipio). Rather than cross the street directly in front of the cruise port, go to the left a little and cross at the light in front of Molo Beverello, the next pier over (where the ferry boats leave for Capri).

 

You'll cross the street right to the back side of Castel Nuovo. During the construction there is a pedestrian pathway you can take along the side of the castle that is a great shortcut to the front of the castle. From there it's a short walk (to the left) to Teatro San Carlo, the Royal Palace, and the Galleria.

[honeybee100]

You can walk right off the ship, cross the street and be in historic Naples. There is construction going on right now in Piazza Municipio, the big piazza in front of the cruise port (they are building a new subway line and there will be a major hub in Piazza Municipio). Rather than cross the street directly in front of the cruise port, go to the left a little and cross at the light in front of Molo Beverello, the next pier over (where the ferry boats leave for Capri).

 

You'll cross the street right to the back side of Castel Nuovo. During the construction there is a pedestrian pathway you can take along the side of the castle that is a great shortcut to the front of the castle. From there it's a short walk (to the left) to Teatro San Carlo, the Royal Palace, and the Galleria.

 

Thank you for the information!

[happier]

You can walk right off the ship, cross the street and be in historic Naples. There is construction going on right now in Piazza Municipio, the big piazza in front of the cruise port (they are building a new subway line and there will be a major hub in Piazza Municipio). Rather than cross the street directly in front of the cruise port, go to the left a little and cross at the light in front of Molo Beverello, the next pier over (where the ferry boats leave for Capri).

 

You'll cross the street right to the back side of Castel Nuovo. During the construction there is a pedestrian pathway you can take along the side of the castle that is a great shortcut to the front of the castle. From there it's a short walk (to the left) to Teatro San Carlo, the Royal Palace, and the Galleria.

what great information about a morning in Naples.

we have a full day in Naples in September this year(Norwegian Spirit)

wondering if that's enough time to get a train or boat to the Amalfi/Ravello region or Capri?

am reading that Naples has a problem w/ pick-pocketers so want to get out of the city

but then again, Herculaneum sound tempting, too-(have been to Pompeii and Sorrento/Positano)

can you get there easily (Herculaneum)or is a ship's tour necessary?

thanks for your advice

[euro cruiser]

Capri and Herculeneum are easy to reach from Naples using public transit.

 

For Capri you just walk to Molo Beverello (the next pier over from the cruise port) and take a boat out there.

 

For Herculeneum the easiest way is the Circumvesuviana regional train, which you get at Porta Nolana, about a mile from the cruise port. You can walk there or take the #1 tram that runs along the street in front of the cruise port (Via Cristoforo Colombo). You get off at the Ercolano Scavi station and walk down Via 4 Novembre for a third of a mile to the ruins.

 

The Amalfi Coast is more difficult to accomplish on your own as there is no train. You can take a public bus, or the train to Sorrento followed by a public bus, or a boat to Sorrento, but you'll spend a lot of time getting there and getting back. This is one destination best done by car.

 

As for Naples herself, it's a wonderful city with lots to see and do. Pretty much every major European city has issues with pickpockets, Naples is no better or no worse but Americans seem to love to angst about it.