Viator.com: Book things to do, sightseeing tours, activities and attractions in more than 70 countries worldwide.

What's so great about Viator?

Italy Naples
Naples Tours
Things to Do in Naples
Recommended
Nearby Destinations
Get the
Inside Scoop

I can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy Policy

Book online or call

Call (888) 651-9785

Royal Palace of Naples (Palazzo Reale)

4 Photos | Add your photo

3 star rating: Worth doing 2 Reviews

Add your review

  • Address: Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples, 80132, Italy
  • Hours: 9am - 8pm, closed Wednesdays
  • Admission: Varies

Naples ATTRACTIONS See all

Royal Palace of Naples (Palazzo Reale) Tours

Naples’ Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale di Napoli) is a stellar reminder of this city’s royal history. Construction began in the 1600s when Spain’s Viceroy Fernando Ruiz de Castro ruled Naples, and the site was designed by Renaissance architect Domenico Fontana. Today, visitors can enter to take the soaring double staircase up to the royal apartments decorated by architect Gaetano Genovese.

The Basics
Palace highlights include the Court Theater (Teatrino di Corte) designed by Ferdinando Fuga, the Throne Room, the Hall of Hercules ballroom, and the Royal Chapel (Cappella Reale), home to a monumental 18th-century nativity scene.

The palace is one of the most important historical tourist destinations in central Naples, so it is important to book your Royal Palace of Naples entrance ticket in advance to avoid having to wait in a long line to enter. You can also join a Naples city walking tour or sightseeing tour by Segway or bike that includes visits to the Palazzo Reale, the nearby Teatro di San Carlo, and Castel Nuovo.

Things to Know Before You Go
  • The palace interiors and courtyard are open daily from 9am to 7pm, with the exception of Wednesdays and holidays.
  • The palace and courtyard are wheelchair- and stroller-accessible via an internal elevator.
  • There are free storage lockers for small personal belongings, but no luggage storage.

How to Get There
This sumptuous royal residence is located on the central Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples’ largest square. Take the ANM R2 bus to the Via San Carlo station, or the metro line 1 to Toledo, a 15-minute walk away. Naples is the capital city of Campania, so easy to reach by train and ferry for a day trip from Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, and Pompeii.

When to Get There
The Royal Palace is one of the most important monuments in Naples, and best visited in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid midday crowds. Entrance is free the first Sunday of the month, so the palace can also be very crowded then.

The Biblioteca Nazionale
The Royal Palace is also home to the National Library, which contains thousands of papyrus scrolls found at Herculaneum as well as the remains of a fifth-century Coptic bible.

Tours & Tickets

See all

Royal Palace of Naples Entrance Ticket, Naples, null
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 1

Royal Palace of Naples Entrance Ticket

If you are in Naples don't miss the opportunity to visit the incredible Royal Palace that was the seat of the monarchy in Naples and Southern Italy for three ...  Read more

Location: Naples, Italy
Duration: 1 to 2 hours

From USD $6.76
3-Day Independent Naples Trip from Rome, Rome, Attraction Tickets
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 1

3-Day Independent Naples Trip from Rome

Leave central Rome in the morning and travel by high-speed train toward sunny Naples. Arrive there by late morning, after about 1 hour and a half, and set off ...  Read more

Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 3 days (approx.)

From USD $218.43
Discover the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii: Day Trip from Rome, Rome, Multi-day Tours
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 5

Discover the Ancient Ruins of Pompeii: Day Trip from Rome

4 star rating: Recommended 2189 Reviews

Combine a trip to Naples with a tour of Pompeii’s ruins on a full-day excursion from Rome! From the comfort of your coach, see the sights of Naples, admiring ...  Read more

Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 13 hours (approx.)

From USD $150.40
2 Day Tour of Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri from Rome, Rome, Day Trips
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 5

2 Day Tour of Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri from Rome

4 star rating: Recommended 4 Reviews

See the best of Southern Italy on this 2-day tour led by a multi-lingual guide. Capture the picturesque bay of Naples and the Sorrento coast. Walk through the ...  Read more

Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 2 days (approx.)

From USD $429.70
Naples by Sea from Sorrento, Sorrento, Multi-day Tours
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 5

Naples by Sea from Sorrento

Enjoy a fantastic day spent discovering the hidden treasures of Naples with a local guide. See places like Piazza Municipio, the Maschio Angioino, the Royal ...  Read more

Location: Sorrento, Italy
Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

From USD $82.36
A day in Naples: How to Discover and Love our city!, Sorrento, City Tours
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 5

A day in Naples: How to Discover and Love our city!

OPERATED ON: MONDAY - THURSDAY DURATION: 8 HOURS - FULL DAY PICK-UP: HOTEL OR MEETING POINT   Once upon a time, Naples was the cultural ...  Read more

Location: Sorrento, Italy
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

From USD $94.30
Wonderful Naples by car plus by boat, Naples, Day Trips
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 1 ADMISSION : 5

Wonderful Naples by car plus by boat

A memorable day for you, indeed !! Discover Naples with our best Boat tour ....

Location: Naples, Italy
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

From USD $274.53
NAPLES - POMPEII, Rome, Day Trips
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 2 ADMISSION : 3

NAPLES - POMPEII

4.5 star rating: Recommended 2 Reviews

A whole day tour that includes a visit to the historical centre of Naples and an inside visit of the excavations of Pompeii

Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 13 hours (approx.)

From USD $149.20
Capri Day Trip from Rome, Rome, Cultural Tours
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 2 ADMISSION : 5

Capri Day Trip from Rome

4 star rating: Recommended 1198 Reviews

Visit the chic island of Capri on a day trip from Rome, led by an expert local guide! After traveling from Rome to Naples, cross over to the gorgeous island to ...  Read more

Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 13 hours (approx.)

From USD $173.07
3 Day Tour of Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri from Rome, Rome, Day Trips
TVRM_SORTED : true ESSENTIAL : 2 ADMISSION : 5

3 Day Tour of Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri from Rome

Marvel at the movie-like landscapes of Naples,Sorrento and Capri. You'll walk through the antiquities of Naples and the ancient ruins of Pompeii. Then boat to ...  Read more

Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 3 days (approx.)

From USD $476.25

See all

Customer Care
Company
Partnerships
Sites
Social
Find your next activity!
Top destinations

Some content licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
© 1997–Fri Sep 21 11:00:27 PDT 2018 Viator, Inc. CUR015 - 330210 All rights reserved. Viator is a registered trademark of Viator, Inc.
is a Service Mark of Viator, Inc. Travel with an Insider is a Service Mark of Viator, Inc.
Use of this website constitutes acceptance of Viator's Terms & Conditions.

BBB logo

Viator uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. Learn more about how we use cookies and how to change your cookie settings | Close message