Explore Naples on a 3-hour bike tour. Discover the city's highlights such as Castel dell'Ovo, Gesu' Nuovo church and Piazza del Plebiscito.
Meeting points
Primary location: Bicycle House - Nested in a 19th century art-decò style passage, conveniently located just in front of the MANN - National Archaeological Museum, our bike bar&shop welcomes the guests, catering them with drinks, coffee, snacks, fresh smoothies, toilets and luggage deposit.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Piazza del Plebiscito
One of the most important squares of the city, rich in history and art, the square is close both to the area of the historical center and to the streets direct to the sea of Naples.
10 minutes
Castel dell'Ovo
Located on the island of Megaride, where according to legend, the dead body of the mermaid Parthenope ran aground.
It was here that the Cumans landed in the 6th century BC to found the first nucleus of the future city. It was here that Lucullus, returning from Asia with immense wealth, had a sumptuous residence built for him which extended as far as Mount Echia; here in the fifth century BC, the cenobite monks who built some monasteries lived; here landed and found refuge S. Patrizia having fled his uncle and emperor of the East; here the armies of Duke Sergio expelled the monks to set up a military garrison; here Roger the Norman assembled his army; here too, finally, Robert d’Anjou erected a real castle by giving it strong square towers and which today still force respect.
The castle had even the role of prison, there were imprisoned Romulus Augustine, last emperor of the West; many Jacobins, Carbonari and liberals among whom Francesco de Sanctis.
20 minutes
Palazzo Reale
The history of the Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale) of Naples dates back to the early seventeenth century under the Spanish occupation of the city, who decided to build a modern palace, large and well decorated.
The monument was designed by Domenico Fontaine (1543 – 1607), on a model of Renaissance style, then enlarged and decorated in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
For three centuries, from 1600 to 1946, the Royal Palace was the seat of monarchical power in Naples and southern Italy, first inhabited by the Spaniards, then the Austrians, then by the Bourbons, and finally by the House of Savoy .
The house of Savoy, at the head of the newly built Italian state, add on the facade of the Palace 8 statues representing the founders or the most illustrious sovereigns of the dynasties who reigned over Naples.
From left to right: Roger the Norman, Frederick II of Svevia, Charles of Anjou, Alphonse of Aragon, Charles V, Charles III of Bourbon, Murat and Victor Emmanuel II.
5 minutes
Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo
In the heart of the inner city, in piazza del Gesú, there is the breathtaking church of Gesu' Nuovo which is an exquisite example of the Baroque, from the unique façade faced with diamond-shaped ashlars to the marvellous interiors in marble. It was originally a palace built in 1470 for Roberto Sanseverino, Prince of Salerno and became the centre of Neapolitan life. The façade is unique with its diamond shaped ashlars and its spectacular interiors made of marble. In the 1580s it was converted into a church by the Jesuits. The grandiose plan included a Greek cross church with its longitudinal arm slightly elongated, a great dome in the middle and four minor lateral ones. The interior is decorated with typical features of the Baroque style, like the elegant coloured marble creating illusions of vases with flowers, festoons, and masks embellished the architrave. Here worked the most important Neapolitan master painters, like Francesco Solimena, who frescoed the inner façade in 1725
5 minutes
Via Dei Tribunali (Pass By)
It was the main decumanus or Decumanus Maggiore — that is, the main east-west street—of the ancient Greek and then Roman city of Neapolis, paralleled to the south by the lower decumanus (Decumano Inferiore, now called Spaccanapoli) and to the north by the upper decumanus (Decumano Superiore) (now via Anticaglia and Via della Sapienza). The three decumani were (and still are) intersected by numerous north-south cross-streets called cardini, together forming the grid of the ancient city. The modern streets/alleys that overlie and follow the ancient grid of these ancient streets. The street runs from the church of San Pietro a Maiella and adjacent Naples Music Conservatory at the west end of the old city for about three-quarters of a mile, passing the central cross-road at via San Gregorio Armeno, then crossing via Duomo near the Cathedral of Naples and ending at what was, until quite recently, the main Naples courthouse (Italian: Tribunale).
Via Toledo (Pass By)
The French writer Stendhal had a profound love for Naples, and in the first half of the eighteenth century he called Via Toledo "the most populous and happy street in the world". And as you'll see, it has remained that way up to today, with its animated stores that make it the heart of Neapolitan shopping, but also its numerous civil and religious buildings.
So begin cycling down this main road of the city, whose eastern limit is the popular and genuine "Spanish Quarter" that was built in the first half of the sixteenth century by Viceroy Pedro Álvarez de Toledo. The quarter stands where the city's original Aragonese-era western wall once stood, which essentially marked the border of the Greek-Roman city.
Decumani di Napoli (Pass By)
The 3 “Decumani” are the main roads that traverse the city from east to west, crossed by the “Cardini” from north to south.
These words come from Latin, but the orthogonal city map was made by Greek, who founded the ancient “Neapolis”: they named those streets respectively “plateiai” and “stenopoi”.
Lungomare Caracciolo (Pass By)
A beautiful waterfront to see but also rich in history and culture, Lungomare Caracciolo takes its name from Via Caracciolo, the street is bordered by the sea of the city of Naples. A long and wide way to find important points of interest such as the Villa Comunale and the Riviera di Chiaia area.Lungomare Caracciolo extends along most of the coast of the city of Naples, crosses many areas: Via Santa Lucia where there is the famous church of Santa Lucia, the area of Borgo Marinaio with its very characteristic little port full of local and the Castel dell'Ovo, the area of the Riviera di Chiaia known for shopping and nightlife, the end is in the ascent of Posillipo that leads to a high part of the city.
The name of the Lungomare is dedicated to Admiral Francesco Caracciolo, even if someone call it Mergellina or in recent years 'Lungomare Liberato', a historic hero of the Neapolitan Republic who was executed right in the waters of the nearby sea on his boat.
Piazza del Municipio
Piazza del Municipio is one of the largest squares in Europe and one of the most important in the city due to its proximity to marina, Maschio Angioino, San Giacomo palace, the Town Hall, and a Via Toledo. There is also the important Neptune Fountain.
During the construction of the "Municipio" station, the 1 line of the Metro and the 6 line, have been brought to light of the very important archaeological finds (about 3000) dating back to the period from Roman times to some nineteenth-century buildings.
In addition to the findings found (amphorae, ships, caravels, ancient walls completely intact) a real discovery was discovered citadel of Roman times which also includes a spa complex. Piazza Municipio is destined to become, therefore, a new archaeological site located in the city center from where you can admire the remains of the ancient port of the Greek-Roman Neapolis, whose exhibits will be on display in the "Neapolis station-museum" of Piazza Municipio.
10 minutes
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Perfect way to start our holiday!
Published on Jan, 2025
Our first time in Naples and this was the ideal way to learn about the history of the city and get our bearings. Thank you to Tino for guiding us through the traffic and sharing his passion for this beautiful city with us. We would certainly recommend this company.
As we were here out of season we were lucky enough to be treated to a private tour, just the two of us.
Great experience
Published on Oct, 2024
The bikes were great. Tiemo is a great guide he knows a lot about Naples. We saw some parts of the city and also the sea.
Do it! So Incredible!!!
Published on Jun, 2024
Exhilarating!!! Paco was our incredible tour guide for this amazing experience! We saw parts of Naples that we never would have seen had it not been for Paco! Pro tip: 100% you should upgrade to the electric bikes! The hills in Naples would otherwise make it impossible to do as much as we did…unless you are a seasoned hill-bicyclist of course! Paco was friendly and generous and truly made this one of the best experiences we have ever had on a tour!
Best day in Napoli ever!
Published on Jun, 2024
Excellent day despite the rainy weather. The guides made sure we were protected through traffic and showed us so many historical and shopping spots ! We also got to try Napoli pizza and lemoncello!
Great tour!
Published on May, 2024
Fun and excellent tour. Fabio and Enzo were the best guides. Takes you to many points around Naples and our tour included delicious pizza!
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