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Arched walkway at Castel Sant'Elmo overlooking Naples and Mount Vesuvius.
View of Castel Sant'Elmo atop a hill in Naples, Italy, with colorful buildings below.

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With this entrance ticket, you can see the finest of Naples with Castel Sant'Elmo along with a panoramic view of the city.

4.2/5(106)

Rebecca W

Family
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Really easy to book with Headout, simple ticket process and a great day out with the kids. The castle is quite basic in terms of information and there's not a lot on show but the kids loved that it had a real castle feel and the views are wonderful.

Patrizia C

Family
Verified booking
Dec 2025
It was a beautiful experience. We arrived around 4:20 p.m. and the sun was about to set. If we had not purchased tickets online we would not have been able to skip the line and would have missed the sunset. The view is beautiful over the city and the harbor

Maria A

Group
Verified booking
Dec 2025
Visiting the Castel Sant'Elmo is a must in Naples. It is an impressive fortress with the best views of Naples, the entire coast and bay, Vesuvius and Capri.
    • With this entrance ticket, take a trip to Castel Sant'Elmo, one of Naples' most breathtaking archeological wonders.

    • Enjoy the spectacular views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius from the Castel on Vomero hill, 250 meters above sea level.

    • Come across the famous Belforte, a medieval castle erected over the ruins of St. Erasmo's chapel.

    • Get an opportunity to attend art exhibitions, performances, concerts, and conferences held within the castle's museum.

    • Learn all about the castle, its architecture, and history with a multilingual audio guide in an optional upgrade.

    • Entry to Castel Sant'Elmo

    • Entry ticket to Museum of the 900 (as per option selected)

    • Digital, multilingual audio guide in English, Italian, French & German (as per option selected)

    • Sightseeing app with self-guided walking tours (as per option selected)

    • Live guide
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 106 reviews

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    Guests from France, Poland, Canada and over 18 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Christel W

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    It’s great that you can choose to see everything or just the castle. Easy to find and get to. An interesting place

    Lana M

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    The most impressive view of the city of Naples is from Castel Sant Elmo! Dont miss it !

    Rebecca W

    Family
    Verified booking
    Apr 2026
    Really easy to book with Headout, simple ticket process and a great day out with the kids. The castle is quite basic in terms of information and there's not a lot on show but the kids loved that it had a real castle feel and the views are wonderful.

    Haolin Z

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    It has very good view. The ticket was reasonably priced. I enjoyed the viewed on there over see Naples the sea and the ports.

    Pengcheng J

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Feb 2026
    A truly unique fortress, seamlessly integrated into the mountainside, offering sweeping views of the entire city of Naples and the bay—the scenery is breathtaking.
  • Despite popular belief, Naples is more than just a port for cruise ships. It features various incredible sites like Castel Sant'Elmo. The castle boasts an incredible view of Naples. On a clear day, you can see the city, Mount Vesuvius, and the island of Capri. Explore the castle's ramparts and fine specimens of Neapolitan military architecture.

    Castel Sant'Elmo offers the best viewpoints in the city of Naples. The castle, perched atop Vomero Hill, provides a breathtaking view, stretching from the Sorrento Peninsula to Mount Vesuvius. This castle in Naples attracts tourists because of its elevated location and hexagonal star shape.

  • What's not allowed

    • Pets are not allowed inside the venue.

    Accessibility

    • Guide dogs are allowed.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Show your ticket at Castel Sant'Elmo.

    • Address: Via Tito Angelini, 20/A, 80129 Napoli NA, Italy.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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