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I avoided the queues and the view was beautiful
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Castle with great views, excellent access to significant historical features
No waiting at the ticket office very beautiful monument an incredible view of Naples
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The castle was close for visitors so we actually bought tickets for nothing
The location of the castle was nice, but there isn't much to do or see inside in all honesty.
Convenient and fast priority access entrance ticket
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Visit Naples' largest castle and a monastery-turned-museum with an expert local guide!
Visit Naples' largest castle and a monastery-turned-museum with an expert local guide!
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easy access to transport and museums. but I'd like to take issue with 2 things: the poor explanations on how to activate the card and the need to reactivate it each time it's used.
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My problems relate to the cooperation with Artecard. The support team there was helpful and took care of us. However, they were ultimately unable to help us properly: the transition to Artecard and the handling and updating etc. are simply too complicated. In addition, the list of museums does not match the reality. For example, the Capella San Severo.
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I've never been able to connect
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On JANUARY 8, I sent the following e-mail, to which I received no reply: Hello, I bought 2 Artecard Napoli -3 days from January 7th. I was unable to validate/terminate the registration despite numerous kind exchanges all morning on January 7 via WhatsApp with Inna, local Headout operator in Naples. At 2.40pm, in desperation, I wrote to her: "Hello again, for hours my connection attempts have been unsuccessful. Please e-mail me my two validated tickets to use from what I've paid. Thank you, Walter." At 3.06pm, I tell him: "Since I can't validate my tickets, I'd like to point out that I had to pay for two tickets for Capodimonte and for the buses to Naples, normally included in the 3-day passes (as of this morning)!" At 3.08pm, Inna replies: "Hello, if I could have sent an email, I would have already done so, the card is digital, unfortunately there is no way to send an email, if you can't complete the check-in, you can request a refund, don't worry, we will refund the amount paid." Then, finally, she gives me your email address on which I write to you. I'll keep these exchanges at your disposal. I would ask you to proceed with the reimbursement of these 2 cards (on the card used for payment) and to inform me of the progress of the procedure. Yours faithfully Walter Grimmer Thank you for your reply.
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The entrances were easy. As for public transport, we opted only for the metro, but the clerk always had to let us in. But I highly recommend it
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The experience with Napoli artecard is very good and I fully recommend it. Good communication with the managers of the company and good functioning of the app, always with mobile data of course.
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We only used it for the museums and it was perfect. I had a problem activating it but they solved it right away.
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The convenience of having the dematerialized card on your phone is great, but it doesn't work when there's no Internet connection. Which is the case in metro corridors, and it's impossible to take a screenshot. But very interesting for visiting the main museums and getting around without worrying about tickets once you've found the right organization. I recommend
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The Napoli Tours team, Lucas and his colleague were very helpful. On the other hand, we had problems at the entrance to the San Martino museum because there was no internet connection. In public transport, it was impossible to validate on the machines. We went through with the ticket office staff.
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Once the purchase is made, the Card is complicated to unlock. The app is not very intuitive for registration. Despite everything, the people at the tourist office are reactive in the event of a problem. The card works well in museums, but the code is not read by the machines in public transport. As a result, you always have to ask the local ticket inspector to let you through, which he always does willingly. Useful if you're sure you want to visit a few museums.
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So, I bought it so that I would have less stress. Activation was good. When using it, I always needed internet to log in, every 5 minutes the system kicked me out. There was no connection in the subway. Museums were not all included, so I accidentally spent the 3 museum credits. Public transport was included, but I couldn't go straight into the subway, I had to report to an employee every time and he let me in (out of pity). The need for improvement is there
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Savings, good service even when the bar code didn't read well on the various machines Only downside: constantly having to reconnect
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These passes not only allow you to visit several attractions, but also to travel by public transport.
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Naples is a magical city, neighborhoods and streets that have stood still in time. Of course there is great food and the prices are modest, nothing to say. With Arte-card we were able to really get around and visit a lot of museums without spending a lot. Neapolitans are unique, very outgoing but big-hearted. Napoli see you soon.
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the exhibitions and sights were marvellous beautifully displayed and of the highest quality. it was difficut to find out which sites were able to be accessed for free once we got our artecard. i woud suggest the artecard logo is displayed more prominantly on the sites
FLEXIBILITY AND EASY ACCESS. WE VISITED THE MUSEUMS WE WANTED QUICKLY
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The opportunity to see so many places I might not have seen!
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Once the mechanism is understood it gives more freedom of movement
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Explore Campania's treasures with free entry to top sites and unlimited travel!
Explore Campania's treasures with free entry to top sites and unlimited travel!
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The map provides access to many sites, but the explanations of how to use them are not self-explanatory. Needs improvement.
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Hello It was good but we'd have to find a way not to have to give your email address and code each time. And it would be better over 4 days, which corresponds to a complete visit of the city and its surroundings.
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Transport passes don't work at any of the barriers. Staff at both train stations and metro are well aware of this and are kind enough to let you pass through. Lady at the information desk said that they rarely work so this is a known issue. Also we were of the impression that we could use the pass to get a discounted entry to a museum after our two free visits and this was not the case. All in all we felt that we didn't save money by buying the card and had lots of issues setting it up.
It was great when it worked & was finally able to Download ticket to my phone
Your website was down and we couldn't access our timed tickets to Pompei when we arrived at the venue. We waited one half hour for the website to work, it did not, then we finally ended up paying again for new tickets so we could get in. This is a horrible service. We'll never use it again and will advise others to avoid it
It wasn't possible to download the transportation ticket and that was the one necessary all the time. I had to log in each time at the artecard app anyway. As the Metro is underground it was impossible to connect to the internet so I experienced a lot of trouble getting into the stationa. Very bad. Headout charged unnecessary 8€ for nothing. Get the artecard at artecard app. As soon as I accepted Headout in my Smartphone I started getting tons of spam in Italian. Don't use Headout!
Artecard Campania \ Naples should not be bought from this vendor. You pay extra and only get delays in getting your card assigned in the app - vendor will wait till last minute to hide the fact that it's basically a scam to get you to pay extra cash for offer from another vendor (Artecard). This is partly to blame due to Artecard app that is badly positioned online and in google store. Just install Artecard mobile app (it's not perfect but functional) and buy the card for less there without waiting for someone on the support line to activate the card for you (waste of time and money).
I would like a refund due to denial in the use of the ticket
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Easy to use and good value for site entry and getting around. Got on train from Sorrento to Herculaneum not knowing it only stopped a few times a day. Went through to Naples and easily caught the train to Herculaneum without extra cost or trouble. 😂
It worked all perfect. No issues 👍🏽 one (big) thing i didn't like : the activation process is too long. in my case : write via whatsapp with the team, download the app, register with my personal data and send the registration mail back to the team. For me it's not that big problem, but i think older people will get a problem with that for sure.
Great once I got the cards but there was a problem getting them activated (technical at Artecarc!) , I had to email several times and eventually telephone a couple of times, quite stressful on holiday!
Easy to use the artecard and we had a wonderful visit to Pompei. Spent the whole day there and parked our car at the nearby europark which was good value. Pompei was everything we thought it would be and will visit again if we come to this area
I am basically an IT dinosaur and did not find the experience of using the Artecard easy, especially as the signal to my phone when we were in Italy was, at best, problematical. However Headout staff were most helpful when I contacted them.
It was so easy to use the artecard on the train, and equally as easy to visit the amazings attractions of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Cost saving was the best thing. Using the card for travel was confusing, since you couldn't scan anything, but they would usually let you in for free if you mentioned the card. Head out was ok, helpful with setting up the app.
We visited some great sites and used public transport in Naples.
The archeological sites are awesome with free entrance and 3 days transportation. You can go anywhere you want
Not having to worry about buying tickets for transport
The app always worked when needed. The transports were ok and the museums were
Go for: Castel Sant'Elmo tickets and Museo del Novecento with Pemcards Postcards
Duration: Flexible
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Go for: Combo tickets with San Martino Charterhouse & Museum
Duration: Flexible
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Go for: Artecards
Duration: 3 days with optional upgrade to 7 in the case of Artecard Campania
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There is no free cancelation; tickets once canceled cannot be rescheduled.
The fortress boasts a unique six-pointed star design, a notable feature of military architecture. Stroll around the castle's ramparts, and deep moats as you admire the design that made it difficult for attackers to mount a successful assault.
Discover the largest collections of 20th-century Italian artworks at the Museum of the '900 (Museo del Novecento). Behold contemporary, spatialism, and futurism styles of art spread across 4000 Neapolitan masterpieces. Standout works include Eugenio Viti's sensual La schiena, Raffaele Lippi's unnerving Le quattro giornate di Napoli, and Giuseppe Desiato's magnetic photograph Monumento.
Located on top of the Vomero Hill, Castel Sant’Elmo offers stunning panoramic views of the Neapolitan countryside and city, Capri islands, and Sorrento peninsula. On a clear day, expect sweeping views of Mount Vesuvius. The castle’s terrace is a perfect spot for picture-perfect photographs.
Check the schedule for ongoing cultural events and exhibitions. Castel Sant'Elmo is not just a static monument; it's a vibrant cultural hub, given the Museum of the 20th century has found a home within it. View art installations and attend performances and celebrations that enliven the fortress.
Closed: The museum is closed on Tuesdays. The castle is closed on December 25 and January 1.
Best Time to Visit: Visit in the morning or later in the afternoon during spring/fall for a more tranquil experience.
Address: Via Tito Angelini, 20/A, 80129 Napoli NA, Italy
Tickets to Castel Sant'Elmo start at €7, which includes access to the castle and the Museo del Novecento. Ticket prices vary with combo tickets and Artecards.
You can buy Castel Sant’Elmo tickets online. Alternatively, you can book tickets from the castle premises. However, you might have to face longer queues and risk tickets being sold out.
No, unfortunately, Castel Sant’Elmo tickets once purchased cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
European Community individuals aged 18-25 receive reduced entry, while children under 18 from both EU and non-EU countries enter for free. Italian permanent teachers, EU tour guides, students in relevant disciplines, and specified groups can enter free with a valid ID.
Standard tickets include access to the castle and the Museo del Novecento. Ticket upgrades include combos with San Martino Charterhouse. If you want to explore Naples and the Campania regions further, consider purchasing the Artecards.
The best time to visit Castel Sant’Elmo is during the early hours of the opening time. During this time, the weather is better and the place is less crowded, offering you the time and space to explore the military fortress in your own time.
It can take between 3-4 hours to fully explore the castle and museum, for there's lots to see and walk through. However, if you're keen to see just the castle, you can finish your tour in under 2 hours.