Bend it like Maradona
Experience Naples' electric football atmosphere. Neapolitans live and breathe the beautiful game. Bear witness to Diego Maradona's legendary legacy.
Area
Amalfi Coast
Type
Community & Culture
Grade
Standard
Who
Teens
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Half Day
If football runs in your veins, Naples will feel like a homecoming. Neapolitans live and breathe the beautiful game, and its unmatched atmosphere is nothing short of electric. In the late '80s, one of the GOATs of the game, Diego Maradona, took Napoli from a relegation-threatened outfit to the top of world football. Come and bear witness to his legacy.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourTeens-First Adventures: Taste of La Dolce Vita
Naples to Puglia via Capri and 9,000-year-old Matera. Ziplines, private yachts, and ancient cave cities.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationCasa Angelina
Casa Angelina is a contemporary 39-room boutique hotel set on a cliff with beautiful views over the Amalfi Coast. Whether you want to explore the fascinating coastline, relax on the beach or try delicious local cuisine, Casa Angelina is the ideal choice.
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View AccommodationBellevue Syrene
Bellevue Syrene is a charming luxury hotel positioned in a picturesque spot overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Bay of Naples with the majestic Mount Vesuvius as a backdrop. A perfect spot to immerse yourself in the life of old town Sorrento.
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View AccommodationGrand Hotel Ambasciatori
Grand Hotel Ambasciatori, perched on a cliff in Sorrento, offers luxury rooms with panoramic sea views, a private beach, pool, and family-friendly suites, blending classic Italian elegance with modern comfort for an unforgettable coastal escape.
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View AccommodationVilla Franca
Perched high on the hill overlooking the town of Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Villa Franca is a boutique hotel offering incredible views of the bay of Salerno. With a spa and a rooftop pool, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind.
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View AccommodationJK Place Capri
The JK Place is an elegant boutique hotel on Capri, just above the Marina Grande with stunning sea views and just a short walk from the old town. Ultimate luxury and tranquillity can certainly be achieved at JK Place Capri with treatments from the JKSpa.
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View AccommodationBelmond Hotel Caruso
Perched 365m above sea level, Belmond Hotel Caruso commands spectacular views over the Sorrento Peninsula. Steeped in history and tradition, the hotel has been beautifully renovated and is an ultra-luxurious base from which to explore the Amalfi coast.
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View AccommodationIl San Pietro
As you wind your way towards Positano it would be easy to miss Il San Pietro, a marvellous hotel hewn from the rock of the Amalfi cliffs. But with private terraces in every room, a Michelin star, tennis court and beach club, this hotel cannot be ignored.
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View AccommodationMonastero Santa Rosa
Monastero Santa Rosa, once a 17th century monastery, has been transformed into a stunning hotel perched on the cliffs above the Bay of Salerno. Expect beautiful rooms and fantastic views coupled with impeccable service and a Michelin starred restaurant.
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View AccommodationGrand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Set on a spectacular clifftop in Sorrento, the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria combines historic Italian elegance with stunning Gulf of Naples views, lush gardens, a spa, pool, and gourmet dining, offering a perfect base to explore the Amalfi Coast.
More Experiences in This Area
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View ExperienceCasa Angelina Conscious Cuisine Experience: Tomato Harvest & Preserve Journey
An immersive Casa Angelina experience rooted in Southern Italian culinary tradition, where guests harvest heritage Campanian tomatoes from the garden and transform them into traditional preserves, celebrating seasonality and sustainability.
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View ExperienceThe world beneath your feet
Descend into Naples' vast subterranean labyrinth: tunnels, aqueducts, catacombs, WWII air-raid shelters. History made visceral and vibrant underground.
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View ExperienceTime travel
Pompeii walking tour with augmented reality headsets. Transport back to AD79 moments before Mount Vesuvius erupted. History in full-blown technicolour.
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View ExperienceCutting-edge creativity
Hang out with young local guides exploring Naples' street art scene. Visit the Jago Museum showcasing powerful contemporary sculptures reinterpreting classical form.
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View ExperienceA Vesuvian vineyard
Unwind at local vineyard sampling Campania's finest wines. Grape-to-glass lesson with volcanic soil, dramatic Mount Vesuvius views. Italy's finest at source.
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View ExperienceA tasting tour of the Old Town
Culinary tour along legendary Spaccanapoli street. Every corner brings sizzling pans, sticky-sweet pastries, lyrical market traders. Naples' moreish food culture alive.
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View ExperienceHiking and wine tasting on Mount Vesuvius
Join your private hiking guide to explore Mount Vesuvius, one of the world's most famous volcanoes. Hike up to the crater before enjoying lunch at a winery at the base of the volcano.
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View ExperiencePeer into Mount Vesuvius (an active volcano!)
Hike Europe's only active mainland volcano. Follow scenic trails to the crater's edge, feel the heat. Stunning panoramic views across Bay of Naples.
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View ExperienceLifting the veil on Naples
Discover Rione Sanità's bold street art and politically-charged murals. Visit Sansevero Chapel Museum to marvel at the legendary Veiled Christ masterpiece.
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