Naples Private Food Tour & Underground from Rome by Train

Summary

Explore Naples: Food, History & Underground Adventure

You’ll taste real Naples—from flaky sfogliatella at a local café to street snacks on Via dei Tribunali and classic pizza by the port—with a guide who knows every shortcut and story. Explore ancient tunnels beneath the city and see how history lives above ground too. This tour is perfect if you want to experience Naples’ flavors and secrets in one easy day from Rome.

What’s the experience like?

The day started early at Termini station in Rome—still a bit sleepy, I found my seat in business class and watched the countryside blur past. In just over an hour, we rolled into Napoli Centrale. Our guide, Lucia, was waiting right by the main exit with a little sign and a big grin. She led us straight to a tiny bar tucked behind Piazza Garibaldi for breakfast. The smell of fresh coffee hit first—strong and almost chocolatey—and then came the flaky sfogliatella, warm and filled with sweet ricotta. Locals crowded the counter, chatting fast in Neapolitan dialect. It felt like we’d landed somewhere completely different from Rome.

After breakfast, Lucia took us through the old city’s tangled streets—honestly, it’s easy to get lost here if you’re not with someone who knows their way around. We ducked into Napoli Sotterranea on Via dei Tribunali. It’s wild how quiet it gets underground; you can hear your own footsteps echo off the stone walls. Lucia explained how these tunnels were carved out by ancient Greeks for water storage and later became bomb shelters during World War II. There’s still graffiti down there from people hiding out during air raids.

Back above ground, the city was buzzing—Vespas weaving past laundry strung overhead and vendors calling out about fried pizza or sfincione slices. We wandered along Via dei Tribunali sampling fried street snacks (the arancini were my favorite) before heading toward the port for lunch. Sitting outside with a view of Vesuvius in the distance, we shared a classic Neapolitan pizza—thin crust, just enough char—and cold beer that tasted especially good after all that walking.

The afternoon was slower paced as we strolled through Royal Naples: wide boulevards lined with grand buildings, the Royal Palace standing tall at Piazza del Plebiscito, and buskers playing old songs near San Francesco di Paola’s dome. Before catching our train back to Rome, Lucia insisted we try babà—a rum-soaked pastry that’s sticky-sweet but somehow light at the same time. I grabbed one to go for the ride home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Naples Underground and City Tour

• Visit Naples Underground tunnels
• Explore ancient streets of Naples
• Try traditional street food on Via dei Tribunali
• Enjoy Neapolitan pizza and beer with Vesuvius views
• Walk through Royal Naples boulevards
• Have traditional babà dessert
• Return to Rome by high-speed train

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for people who don’t eat pork?

Yes! Just let us know your dietary needs when booking—there are plenty of vegetarian or non-pork options available along the route.

How much walking is involved? Is it very strenuous?

The walk is mostly flat but covers cobblestone streets and some stairs underground. Most people find it manageable; just wear comfy shoes.

Can children join this tour?

Kids are welcome! Infants need to sit on an adult’s lap during travel though. The pace is relaxed but there are some underground sections.

What happens if it rains?

No worries—the tour runs rain or shine! Many stops are indoors or covered, including Napoli Sotterranea and cafés.

What’s included

Your round-trip high-speed train tickets (business class) between Rome and Naples are included, plus breakfast (sfogliatella pastry & coffee), traditional Neapolitan pizza with beer for lunch, local street food tastings along Via dei Tribunali, and a sweet babà treat before heading back. A friendly local guide leads you throughout—you just show up hungry!