Shore Excursion Details

Go Local - San Martino Secret Hills & Funicular Ride

Naples, Italy

Go Local - San Martino Secret Hills & Funicular Ride

DETAILS

  • 3
    hrs Estimate Duration

Admire the most breathtaking views of Naples from high above the city in historical San Martino, from which you will descend on foot and by funicular.


After departing from the pier, you will settle in for a picturesque drive to Vomero, one of the more prosperous and fashionable districts of Naples. From this elevated plateau, you will enjoy sweeping views of the city that only improve as you hike up to San Martino.


The highest point in Vomero, San Martino exudes a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. You might think of it as an oasis from the urban sprawl below. During free time, you will enjoy spectacular views of its star-shaped fortress Castel Sant’Elmo and the former 14th-century Carthusian monastery that now houses the esteemed National Museum of San Martino.


More fabulous vistas await you while walking downhill along the Pedamentina, a set of several hundred steps dating to the 1500s. Although outdoor staircases and steps are abundant in hilly Naples, few compare to the Pedamentina for being scenic.


In time, you will reach Corso Vitttorio Emanuele, a charming street where you will hop aboard a funicular and continue your descent.


You will disembark in Piazza Augusteo, where you will have the option of returning to the cruise ship with the guide or remaining in Naples and returning later on your own.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 70 minutes walking and/or standing - at times on uneven ground. There is also considerable climbing and steps (approximately 490 steps) therefore, it is not available to wheelchair guests or those guests with mobility concerns. Comfortable, flat walking shoes with non-slip soles, light clothing and a hat are recommended.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve physical exertion for extended periods of time; can involve uneven or steep terrain or swimming in a light current. Recommended only for physically fit and adventurous travelers.
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