Show up at 8:30 AM to dodge the cruise ship mobs or you will waste your day in massive lines. Book the small-group tour with an archaeologist; the Lupanar brothel murals are just weird graffiti without an expert explaining the context. Wear your most supportive sneakers because the uneven volcanic stones will destroy your feet. Skip the cafeteria food entirely and pack snacks. Three hours is plenty, so save your energy for the train home.
Get lost in the vibrant, narrow alleys of the UNESCO-listed city center. · Learn the secrets of the perfect Neapolitan pie from a local pizzaiolo.
