Naples with kids: things to do, what to see and practical tips

What kids love

• The funiculars: riding up to Vomero is already an adventure.
• Castel Sant'Elmo: ramparts, walkways and a view over the whole city.
• Napoli Sotterranea (Naples Underground): tunnels and the candlelit passage; children usually love it.
• The Catacombs of San Gennaro, with archaeology workshops for younger children on some Saturdays.
• The seafront and the Villa Comunale park, for running and playing.
• The ruins of Herculaneum, smaller and more manageable than Pompeii.
• The Egyptian section of the Archaeological Museum, with its mummies.
• Pizza, of course.

Practical tips

• Pushchair: the Historic Centre has narrow pavements, cobblestones (sampietrini) and steps. A baby carrier or a lightweight stroller is more practical.
• Where to stay: Vomero and Chiaia are quieter and have more green space; the Historic Centre is convenient but lively and noisy.
• Breaks: alternate indoor visits with the seafront or the Real Bosco di Capodimonte, the large park around the Capodimonte palace.

Tip: the anatomical machines in the Sansevero Chapel may upset younger children: decide for yourself whether to bring them.

Things to do with kids

• Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea)the adventure beneath the city
• Castel Sant'Elmoby funicular
• Herculaneumchild-sized ruins

Frequently asked questions