Located two hours south of Rome is the romantic city of Naples, southern Italy’s largest city as well.
The city is oftentimes referred to as the world’s largest open-air museum in that there is an abundance of historical structures, monuments, opera houses, and theaters. Whatever your family’s interests, you will be sure to get your fill by visiting this southern Italian cultural mecca.
Naples family tourist attractions are afforded the visitor via the numerous bus tours available that tour the spectacular countryside with its unmatched scenery. There are many things to enjoy in Naples with your family so, take back beautiful memories of your family trip in the scenic city of Naples. Visit the city which is a tourist’s treasure chest filled with excitement and thrills, including galleries, gardens, historical sites, and parks. The following is a list of recommendations for fun family attractions and things to do while visiting Naples.
1. Naples Walking Tours
Most of the tour guides speak fluent English on these daily walking tours of Naples. You have a choice of family tours ranging anywhere from two to six hours in duration. Mediterranean Italy’s classic landscapes that these tours avail you of include sites such as Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius, and Pompeii.
2. Napoli Sotterranea
Napoli Sotterranea is an excellent family-friendly tour of some ancient ruins that also includes attractions such as a World War II bomb shelter, candlelit narrow passageways underground, Greco-Roman theatre, and Roman cisterns.
3. The Naples’ Aquarium (Acquario)
The Naples’ Aquarium oldest European structure of its kind and was founded in the late 1800’s by a naturalist from Germany. Acquario is situated on Via in the public gardens of Caracciolo. These aquariums are one definitely of the more popular family destinations in Naples and are a must-see attraction while visiting. The aquarium is open during the months of October through April. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and on Sundays from 09:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
4. Edenlandia Amusement Park
Located south and west of the city center in Naples, this is Campania’s largest amusement park. Situated near the Stadio San Paolo, Edenlandia is a top attraction featuring numerous rides that are a family’s delight. The park is open October through March from noon until 10:00 p.m., and on weekends from 10:30 a.m. until midnight. During the months of April through September, it is open on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., and on weekends from 11:00 a.m. until midnight.
5. Museo Nazionale Ferroviario
This Naples museum that is enjoyed especially by children, this family attraction features old fashioned cars, engines, and railway equipment, displayed in a restored format of railway atmosphere. The structure is located east of the city center of Naples and was originally created by the 19th century Bourbon rulers. The museum is open Mondays through Saturdays from 09:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Photo of Edenlandia, Naples, by manfrys
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