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Ovo Castle: Our most recommended tours and activities

Naples: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-Hour Ticket

1. Naples: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-Hour Ticket

Explore the birthplace of pizza with a 24-hour ticket valid for up to 2 routes on this panoramic hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Discover the unforgettable sights and flavors of Napolitano culture at your own pace. The ticket gives you the freedom to explore one of the world’s oldest cities at leisure, with buses running every 45-90 minutes. You can even take in views of Mount Vesuvius from the city's waterfront. The hop-on hop-off bus is also ideal for shopping expeditions and exploring the many tasty restaurants that Naples has on offer. Use your 24-hour pass to explore the following attractions: Line A Stop 1 - Largo Castello (Piazza Municipio) Stop 2 - Chiesa Del Gesu Nuovo Stop 3 - Piazza Dante - Ingresso Ai Decumani Stop 4 - Museo Archeologivo Nazionale Stop 5 - Porta San Gennaro Stop 6 - Palazzo Caracciolo Stop 7 - Stazione Garibaldi Stop 8 - Corso Umberto I Stop 9 - Piazza Bovio/Universita Line B Stop 1 - Largo Castello (Piazza Municipio) Stop 2 - Piazza Vittoria - Via Calabritto Stop 3 - Viale Dohrn Stop 4 - Mergellina - Piazza del Leone Stop 5 - Capo Posillipo - Veduta Panoramica Stop 6 - Posillipo Stop 7 - Parco Vigiliano Stop 8 - Via Petrarca Stop 9 - Piazza Vittoria Stop 10 - Chiatamonte Stop 11 - Via Acton/Porto Stazione Marittima, pier for cruises and Le Isole Del Golfo

Napoli: Myths & Legends Cruise with Snorkeling

2. Napoli: Myths & Legends Cruise with Snorkeling

Tour the Gulf of Naples with this cruise aboard a vintage lifeboat. Listen to the beautiful stories of Naples told by expert guides, have fun, swim on the coasts of Naples and explore the seabed with snorkelling equipment, then relax with a beer and a snack and enjoy the view. Departures are at 10:30 AM and 14:30 PM. Discover wonderful places such as the Posillipo hill and the body of water around Naples coast. We will visit the wonderful Villa Lauro by snorkeling, landing on a splendid private beach with a source of drinkable mineral water and a breathtaking panorama.

Naples: Castel dell'Ovo Boat Tour

3. Naples: Castel dell'Ovo Boat Tour

The boat excursion includes a tour of the coast of Naples, accompanied by a guide who will illustrate the coast and its main monuments. Departure is from the small port of Mergellina (next to the hydrofoil departures). The 3-hour excursion includes an aperitif on board and snorkelling equipment for swimming. By sea, it will be possible to admire the picturesque Castel dell'Ovo, Palazzo Donn'Anna, Villa Rosebery, Villa Lauro and the Gaiola marine area (without entering because it is a protected marine area). Near Villa Lauro, there will be the opportunity to take a snorkelling trip (equipment included) and then see Villa Roccamatilda, former residence of Achille Lauro, by land. The villa has a private beach, a natural swimming pool and a natural mineral water spring. Scheduled return to the port of Mergellina.

Naples: Panoramic E-Bike Tour

4. Naples: Panoramic E-Bike Tour

Start from the ancient street of Spaccanapoli located in the heart of the historic city of Naples to reach Piazza del Municipio where the castle Maschio Angioino is located and then head to Piazza Plebiscito with its royal palace and San Carlo theater. Proceed to the promenade along the cycle path where you will stop at the ancient village of Marinaro which houses Castel dell'Ovo, the oldest castle of Naples and source of ancient legends like that of the siren Parthenope. In front of the castle, you will see Monte Echia, considered the  first settlement area of Neapolis by the Greeks. Your tour will then continue crossing the magnificent coastline by the splendid gulf setting characterized by Vesuvius, the Sorrento Peninsula and the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida. Your next stop will be at Virgilian Natural Park from where you can easily climb the hill of Posillipo. From here, you will leave to cross the former industrial area of Bagnoli and visit the North pier (a walk of 1000 meters over the sea and a work of industrial architecture that was the old pontoon of ILVA). Finally, return to the center through the west of the city.

Naples: Wine and Food Tasting Tour in Local Winery

5. Naples: Wine and Food Tasting Tour in Local Winery

Feast your eyes and your palate during this half-day trip as you explore Naples. Sample traditional Campanian delicacies and wines at a 60-year-old wine bar. Discover Italy’s third-largest city through the eyes of a local. Let yourself be welcomed by the typical warmth of the Neapolitans, and enjoy your experience in one of the most authentic piazzas of the historic centre. Enjoy the delicious dishes prepared by the owners, according to Neapolitan tradition. Taste the daily specials and be surprised by the simple and tasty flavours. Cater to your tastebuds with a visit to one of the city center’s oldest bars. Sip wines from the region and sample Campanian cheeses, cold cuts, and additional delicacies. Seize the opportunity to find out just how good the bruschetta is. It is the perfect end to a day exploring this historic city.

Walking tour of the Royal Naples

6. Walking tour of the Royal Naples

A tour not to be missed for those who want to admire the noble and elegant past of Bourbon Naples. Our starting point will be Piazza Municipio, where we will admire Bernini's Fountain of Neptune and the Castel Nuovo, known as the Maschio Angioino. We will then visit the city's most representative Belle Epoque sites: the Umberto Gallery and the Gambrinus café. We will pass by the oldest opera house in the world that is still active today, the San Carlo Theatre, and the magnificent Royal Palace in Piazza Plebiscito where we will talk about the main kings of Naples who ruled the city until 1861. We will stroll along the central Via Toledo, right next to the Spanish quarters, before finishing the tour at the start of the Naples seafront, not far from the first castle in Naples, the Castel dell'Ovo! A real tour full of beautyness.

Naples: City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

7. Naples: City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

”You see Naples,” said the German poet Wolfgang Goethe, “then you die.” But this isn’t supposed to sound ominous. Goethe was paraphrasing a local saying that suggests you can learn everything you need to live well by visiting this most Italian of cities, with its proud traditions, delicious food and seaside beauty under the timeless watch of Mount Vesuvius. And what about history? There’s been a lot of it here, from Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and Byzantium to Goths, Saracen Pirates, Angevines, Aragonese, Bourbons and Napoleonic generals. I’ve spent time studying these episodes for my podcast, A History of Italy, and I’ll guide you through them today, while we walk. The tour starts in one of Italy's largest squares near the impressive Castel Nuovo. From there, we’ll make our way through the theatre district and the main shopping street where you can taste some Neapolitan delicacies. That’ll take us to the grand Piazza del Plebiscito where you’ll find the imposing Royal Palace of Naples and Naples Cathedral. We’ll end the tour with a stroll along the seaside, where there are views of the city stretching out towards Vesuvius. The tour ends at the ancient and oddly named “egg castle”, Castel dell'Ovo. Join me on this walk to some of the most important historical landmarks of old Naples. Along the way, you’ll discover why “That's Amore” as you fall in love with the city like so many others have before you.

Naples: Nighttime City Highlights E-Scooter Tour w/ Transfer

8. Naples: Nighttime City Highlights E-Scooter Tour w/ Transfer

Get to more of the highlights of Naples in less time with an e-scooter tour. Have an instructor help you learn to ride the e-scooter before setting off on your adventure to area's like the historical center and the seaside. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your hotel or selected squares in Naples and transferred by van to the tour supplier's office in Naples. Listen to a short briefing on how to operate your e-scooter. Learn some rules that will help you ride confidently. Make your way through the streets of Naples with ease on your e-scooter. Ride through the historical city center to see the squares of San Domenico Maggiore and Gesù Nuovo. Admire the neoclassical Royal Palace and Pantheon in Piazza del Plebiscito. Take in the sights as you travel along the seafront area. View historical buildings on one side and views of the Vesuvius and the bay on the other side. Stop for a break before heading to Castel dell'Ovo which was built with Norman archetitectue. Hear the legend of the egg. Return to the starting point at the tour supplier's office and transfer back to your hotel or square where you were originally picked up.

Naples: City Highlights E-Scooter Tour with Transfer & Food

9. Naples: City Highlights E-Scooter Tour with Transfer & Food

You'll begin with a 15-minute briefing throughout which you will be taught how to use your e-scooter in the best way possible. You will also be briefed on a few rules which will help you enjoy your safe and fun e-sccoter tour to the fullest. Following that, you will begin your panoramic tour through the best squares, castles, and monuments of the city. You will see Piazza del Plebiscito and the Royal Palace, but not before having a typical Neapolitan breakfast with a coffe and a Sfogliatella! The tour will continue to Via Caracciolo where you will fall in love with the views over the Gulf of Napoli. From there, proceed through Via dei Mille which is complete with luxury shops, before traveling to Mergellina where you can discover its Fountain of Parthenope while tasting a traditional tarallo. You will then continue to Castel dell'Ovo where you will hear the legend of "the egg". The tour will then end in the old town where you will finally get to tast the most iconic neapolitan street food of all! A delicius pizza a porfoglio!

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What people are saying about Ovo Castle

Overall rating

4.2 / 5

based on 970 reviews

Line B allows you to have an overview of the coast, we did the entire route without going down, and it really deserves it! Line A, on the other hand, being dedicated to the part of the historic center, lends itself to descents and ascents. Both are useful for an overview of the city.

Po meni vrlo jednostavan način za obići grad i upoznati ga na brzinu. Postoje dvije linije, jedna koja ide uz grad, a druga koja ide u zaljev. Crvena i plava. Naravno možete izaći na bilo kojoj stanici koja je mjesto vašeg interesa i ponovo uči i vratiti se na početno mjesto.

Great wines, excellent food, fantastic service, we couldn’t have asked for more!

Busy but well organised and well worth doing good value for money

perfect for all ages. it's easy-to-use and very joyful.