Cyn:

I just took a look at your report and will return for more later today..I look forward to it!

I did see the mention of the guide in Naples but wonder if you have the contact info (I did not see it with a quick look) and approximate price..(I will probably find myself back in Naples later this year and might consider hiring a guide for a few hours..)

Many thanks!

ekcrunchy - I just checked my notes and I only have his first name. I arranged the walking tour through my hotel, so I have just sent an email asking if they can provide me with his contact information. I'll let you know what they say. The cost was 300 Euros - REALLY expensive; but I'm thinking if you can conact him directly you could work something out at a much lessor rate.

Cyn

Thanks again to everyone who helped me to plan the day. I have got it all together now and if it all works out we will be heading to Naples for a "splendid day." Turns out my little map that I pulled out of an old Italy book works fine.

I'll be reporting when I get back.

Thanks, Cyn! Let me know when you find out!

Happy travels, Risa!

Hi,

Indeed you must go to the Capella Sansevero. The chapel is small so it is easy to see everything in a short amount of time. It is a must!

Enjoy, Yipper

Another vote for the Capella Sansevero, one of Italy's most memorable sights. Super Italian!

And I would simply take a cab if you need one or want one and not worry about getting ripped off. You're not going to get taken to donkeyland. At worst -- and this is unlikely to happen -- somebody will take advantage of you to the tune of 5 euros, if that. Annoying, sure, but hardly the end of the world.

Have a great time in a great town.

ekscrunchy: I received a reply back from the hotel's agent. Unfortunately, Antonio is no longer guiding; however they did give me the name and contact information of someone that they use now, and recommend. Email me at " cynthia at my fairpoint dot net " (put fodors in the reference) if you're interested.I don't know anything about him, but I can't imagine the hotel's agent would recommend him without being sure he was good. She told me that he guided Samanatha Brown when she was there.

Happy trip risab!

Cyn

risab,

I only got to spend a day and night in Naples, but I would love to go back! My main objective was the Arch Museum, so here's tip: be sure to have lots of small denomination Euros! Even though this is a world class museum, they are not prepared to give change to all the tourists with those 50E and 100E bills that come out of the ATMs.

I couldn't get an audioguide because I didn't have the exact change. Big bummer, because you really need something in the museum, either a written guide or an audio.

Be sure to see the mosaics on the mezzanine level. It was my favorite part!

Buon viaggio

Oh, I had a very good taxi experience. Nice (and handsome) young man took me through evening rush hour (what a blast!) to my hotel and charged me what I knew was the correct fare. He even carried my small bag across the street to the hotel door for me.

I also rode the subway, where I encountered 2 other very helpful and polite Neopolitians who offered help when they saw I was solo. Subway to the museo stop was just a breeze.

Personally, I wouldn't want to be on foot around the train station! Inside the station is fine.

Thank you all so much for all this great advice.

Metro Questions:
Is the Metro entrance in the train station?
I know that I go one stop to Piazza Cavour - is it a specific Metro line that I am taking to make sure that I am going in the correct direction?
Where do I buy Metro tickets? Can I use bank card or do I need exact Euro?

As a New Yorker I never have any interest in riding the metro on vacation but would consider if it is safer and faster.