About this tour
Explore the 18th-century Royal Palace of Portici, the Bourbon dynasty's seaside retreat nestled between Vesuvius and the Granatello shore, with a private guide through frescoed rooms and formal gardens steeped in Neapolitan court history. Then move to the palace grounds for a practical cooking session where you'll shape fresh pasta by hand, cook alongside local chefs, and eat what you've made, finishing with traditional Neapolitan coffee and local wine.
Highlights
- Private tour of frescoed royal chambers and 18th-century palace interiors
- Vesuvius and coastal views from palace gardens
- Hands-on fresh pasta-making with local Neapolitan chefs
- Two glasses of local wine included during cooking
- Taste your finished dish paired with traditional Neapolitan coffee
What to expect
Your guide opens the palace for roughly two hours, walking you through decorated halls and period rooms whilst explaining the Bourbon court's influence on Naples. You'll see the gardens overlooking the bay. Afterwards, you'll head to the cooking space adjoining the palace, where a welcome glass of Prosecco greets you. The chef will walk you through making pasta from scratch—rolling, cutting, shaping—whilst you work with your hands and sip local wine. No prior cooking skill needed. Once finished, you'll sit at a table, eat your pasta, and wrap up with an espresso-style Neapolitan coffee.
Good to know
Suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting flour on. Water and entrance fees are covered. Gratuities and private transport are separate. Public buses serve the area if you're arranging your own ride.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.