Naples in 2 days: an itinerary with Pompeii, hour by hour
Quick answer
With two days in Naples, spend the first in the historic centre (Spaccanapoli, Sansevero, the Duomo and the MANN) and the second at Pompeii, about 35 minutes by train from Garibaldi (basic ticket €20), then Plebiscito, Chiaia and the seafront in the evening.
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Day 1: historic centre and museum
- 1
09:30 · Via dei Tribunali
Neapolitan breakfast
A sfogliatella and coffee at a historic pastry shop before the crowds.
- 2
10:30 · Piazza del Gesù Nuovo
Gesù Nuovo and Santa Chiara
The diamond-point facade and the majolica cloister. Check opening times.
- 3
12:00 · Via Francesco de Sanctis
Sansevero Chapel and the Veiled Christ
The most talked-about Baroque sculpture in the city. Book your ticket.
- 4
13:30 · Via dei Tribunali
Pizza and cathedral
Lunch at a historic pizzeria, then visit the Duomo.
- 5
16:00 · Piazza Museo
National Archaeological Museum (MANN)
Two to three hours with the Pompeii mosaics and frescoes, the Farnese collection and the Egyptian collection. Closed Tuesdays; last entry 18:30.
- 6
20:00 · Quartieri Spagnoli
Dinner in the Quartieri Spagnoli
Simple trattorias and a lively evening atmosphere in the centre.
Day 2: Pompeii and the coast
- 1
08:30 · Napoli Garibaldi station
Train to Pompeii
Take the Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri (about 35 minutes). Buy your ticket ahead on the official site.
- 2
09:30 · Pompeii Archaeological Park
Pompeii
Allow 3–4 hours: the Forum, the baths, the House of the Vettii and streets marked by cart wheels. Bring water and a hat.
- 3
14:30 · Pompeii
Lunch and return
Eat in Pompeii or return to Naples by train and rest for a while.
- 4
16:30 · Piazza del Plebiscito
Plebiscito, Royal Palace and Galleria Umberto I
Stroll the monumental area and Via Toledo.
- 5
18:30 · Lungomare
Seafront and Castel dell'Ovo
Finish with sunset over the bay and Vesuvius.
- 6
20:30 · Chiaia
Dinner in Chiaia
Seafood or pizza in Naples' elegant district.
Tips for day two
- If you prefer art to ruins, swap Pompeii for Capodimonte (Titian, Caravaggio, Bruegel).
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Frequently asked questions
Is two days in Naples worth it?
Yes: one day for the historic centre and the MANN, another for Pompeii or Capodimonte.
How do I get from Naples to Pompeii?
By Circumvesuviana train from Napoli Garibaldi to Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri, about 35 minutes.
How much is Pompeii in 2026?
The basic ticket is €20 since 12 January 2026. It is free on the first Sunday of the month.
What should I see in Naples in two days?
Spaccanapoli, Sansevero, the Duomo and the MANN on day one; Pompeii, Plebiscito and the seafront on day two.