Experience the best of Naples on a downtown walking tour. Explore the charming streets of Spaccanapoli, visit historic churches, and marvel at the famous Veiled Christ sculpture at Cappella San Severo.
- Naples - Discover the highlights of downtown Naples
- Piazza del Gesu Nuovo - Meet at the tourist information office in front of the Church of Gesù Nuovo entrance.
In “Piazza del Gesù,” a UNESCO plaque marks the historical center of Naples as a World Heritage site, recognized as one of Europe’s oldest and richest historical centers.
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Chiesa di Santa Chiara - Explore the Church of the Monastery of Saint Chiara, dating back to the 14th century. Originally Gothic, it was adorned in Baroque style in the 18th century, giving it an opulent and splendid appearance.
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Gesu Nuovo Church - Visit one of Naples’ most beautiful churches, dating back to the 16th century.
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Spaccanapoli - This famous old street in the city center, known as “Spaccanapoli,” is a long, narrow street that perfectly divides old Naples in two. It features numerous shops, restaurants, and typical alleys.
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Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara - Tour the renowned Santa Chiara Cloister, celebrated for its majolica artwork. Note that the cloister is closed on Sunday afternoons, so you can opt for a tour that includes only the entrance to Sansevero Chapel.
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Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore - Visit Piazza St. Gaetano, the city’s oldest square. This site was the “Agorà” in Greek times and later a Roman forum. Surrounding it are two magnificent monumental churches: San Lorenzo and San Paolo Maggiore.
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Piazza San Domenico Maggiore - Further down Spaccanapoli, you’ll find San Domenico Maggiore square and its church, where a perfect blend of different architectural styles will surely amaze you.
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Museo Cappella Sansevero - During the tour, visitors will be captivated by the Chapel San Severo, featuring Giuseppe Sanmartino’s statue “Cristo Velato.” This 18th-century marble masterpiece depicts Christ covered by a veil, with a legend suggesting an alchemist taught the sculptor to turn a real veil into marble.
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Via dei Tribunali - Once the main decumanus (Decumanus Maggiore) of the ancient Greek and later Roman city of Neapolis.
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Statua del Dio Nilo - While walking along Spaccanapoli, you’ll encounter the famous Statue of the God of the Nile, an ancient Roman, likely Hellenistic, marble statue from the 2nd to 3rd century A.C.
Take a short break to enjoy a typical Neapolitan coffee at one of the old city center’s famous bars.
- Via San Gregorio Armeno - Continue along the narrow street known as “San Gregorio Armeno,” renowned worldwide for its unique nativity scene workshops.
- Duomo di Napoli - The Baroque Cathedral of Saint Gennaro, dating back to the 13th century, is central to Neapolitan faith. Here, the blood of the patron saint, St. Gennaro, is preserved and liquefies during the “Miracle of St. Gennaro,” explaining the deep devotion of the city’s residents.
- Guidance by local expert
- Santa Chiara Cloister admission fee
- Cappella San Severo admission fee
- Small group (maximum 30 people per guide)
- Meals and drinks
Naples is a mixture of colors and perfumes. Visitors are enchanted by the warmth of its people and the sounds of daily life; Naples’ life unfolds slowly and simply, but in a charming way.
Walk down the street of Spaccanapoli where you can admire the beauty of its buildings and old churches in different architectural styles, aligned along picturesque streets.
The tour grants access to the Sansevero Chapel, home to the renowned Veiled Christ, and the majestic Santa Chiara Complex, celebrated for its stunning majolica-adorned cloister.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
