Christmas in Naples: Atmosphere, Lights, Santa's Village
Naples lights up: the magic of 'Let's Light Up Naples 2025'
In Naples, the light of Christmas is not only decoration: it is a lively emotion, the warmth of the people, the magic that envelops every corner of the city.
From 15 November 2025 to 7 January 2026, with the “Let's Light Up Naples 2025” project, more than 150 kilometers of artistic lights will transform the city into a great embrace of light that unites the alleys of Spaccanapoli with the squares of Vomero, the narrow streets of the Spanish Quarters with the panoramic terraces of Posillipo
From 15 November 2025 to 7 January 2026, with the “Let's Light Up Naples 2025” project, more than 150 kilometers of artistic lights will transform the city into a great embrace of light that unites the alleys of Spaccanapoli with the squares of Vomero, the narrow streets of the Spanish Quarters with the panoramic terraces of Posillipo
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It is a Christmas that smells of sea and pasta, of nativity scenes and music, of authentic life — the one that only Naples can give.
With MeTour, you can experience it not as a spectator, but as a protagonist, among experiences, flavors and smiles that will remain
in your heart.With MeTour, you can experience it not as a spectator, but as a protagonist, among experiences, flavors and smiles that will remain
A magical Christmas in Naples, with lights and nativity scenes.
Between nativity scenes and lights: an itinerary to experience with your eyes
Start your journey along Spaccanapoli, the beating heart of the city: a river of lights and voices that leads you to San Gregorio Armeno, where nativity masters give life to their creations, including statuettes, lights, and a thousand faces of tradition.
Every workshop is a small world, where the sacred and the profane are mixed with Neapolitan irony
Every workshop is a small world, where the sacred and the profane are mixed with Neapolitan irony
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Continue to Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, the Cloister of Santa Chiara with its historic nativity scene, and then along Via Toledo, which lights up like a constellation between shopping, street food and street music.
Don't miss Piazza del Plebiscito, which this year will host the Santa Claus Village (8-21 December), with wooden houses, plays of light, and the magic of Christmas for
the little ones.
Don't miss Piazza del Plebiscito, which this year will host the Santa Claus Village (8-21 December), with wooden houses, plays of light, and the magic of Christmas for
A suggestion from MeTour: take part in our TukTuk Tour through lights and nativity scenes or book a guided walk in the historic center to discover the most suggestive illuminated places.
The taste of Neapolitan Christmas
Christmas in Naples can be recognized even with your eyes closed, a scent is enough: the Genoese that simmers slowly, the creamy lardiata, the fried cod on the eve, or the golden struffoli that sparkle like small honey stars.
And then the pastiera — which smells of ricotta and orange blossom — and the Neapolitan artisanal panettone, now famous in the world, reinterpreted with babà, puff pastry and chocolate. With MeTour you can experience these emotions first-hand, participating in Christmas food tours, typical dinners in historic restaurants, or Neapolitan cooking classes in
And then the pastiera — which smells of ricotta and orange blossom — and the Neapolitan artisanal panettone, now famous in the world, reinterpreted with babà, puff pastry and chocolate. With MeTour you can experience these emotions first-hand, participating in Christmas food tours, typical dinners in historic restaurants, or Neapolitan cooking classes in
authentic homes.
Where to sleep and how to experience the magic
Choose a hotel in the historic center, so you can reach everything on foot. MeTour offers you accommodations selected with love, including period buildings, panoramic B&Bs and boutique hotels overlooking the sea.
And if you arrive from the airport or port, our private or shared transfers (internal links) will take you comfortably to the heart of
And if you arrive from the airport or port, our private or shared transfers (internal links) will take you comfortably to the heart of
the illuminated city.
Experience the most authentic and sparkling Christmas in Italy.
Experience Naples with Metour.it — not just a city to see, but a magic to feel!
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