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Naples City Tour: Explore Ancient Walls and Street Art
4.7
32 Ratings
Napoli
Immerse yourself in the ancient city of Naples on a historical tour with a local guide. Explore ancient streets, monuments, local art, and indulge in the local culture and cuisine.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Piazza Bellini - here you can admire a part of the ancient tufa walls of the Greek-Roman city
- Museo del Conservatorio San Pietro a Majella - A quick stop outside the Music Academy of Naples, listen to the test of the young neapolitan Musicians
- Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore alla Pietrasanta - Looking at one of the most ancient tower bells of the city, in the heart of the historical center
- Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore - The basilica of San Domenico maggiore is one of the oldest churches in Naples. It contains many traces of the several artistic currents over the centuries: from Middle Ages and Gothic, to Renaissance and Baroque art.
- Piazzetta Nilo - Walkinmg until Piazzetta Nilo, to discover the taste of a real Neapolitan coffee!
- Via San Gregorio Armeno - The walking will continue to one of the most famous streets of the city, where you can see the shops of the cribs’ handcraftsmen
- Complesso Museale Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco - One of the most special places of the city! The wonderful lower church hides one of the most ancient and particular worships of the city…
- Via dei Tribunali - The ancient major decumano, one of the most lively streets of the city
- Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore - The great gothic Basilica, where you still can see traces of the old roman city of Neapolis
- Via San Gregorio Armeno - San Gregorio Armeno is the heart of Naples and its traditions, one of the most characteristic alleys where nativity art is present all year round with its wonderful stores
- Duomo di Napoli - Naples Cathedral is one of the most beautiful and striking churches in the city. Several architectural styles are present. Here you can admire the stunning Treasure Chapel dedicated to San Gennaro, patron saint of the city
What's Included
- Expert tour guide with a degree in Archaeology and History of Art
What's Not Included
- Any personal expenses
Additional Information
this is not the usual city tour, but a real experience together with local guides who are deeply in love with Naples. You’ll start at Piazza Bellini where you can admire the remains of the ancient Greek walls of Neapolis. You will be carried away by the music echoing in the streets as you pass by the Conservatory. You’ll enter Via dei Tribunali, one of the liveliest streets and beating heart of the city. You’ll admire street art and visit breathtaking churches such as the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore and the Church of San Domenico Maggiore. Be fascinated by the nativity art of San Gregorio armeno. We’ll admire the exclusive BANKSY mural and A MUST for our tour is a caffè in the MARADONA’s bar (with his HOLY hair!). You’ll fall in love with the Duomo and the beauty of the Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro while learning about the mysteries of its miracle. Feel like a true Neapolitan with our local guides who will be able to answer all your curiosities. Naples loves you!
Location
Piazza Bellini
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(32 Ratings)
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Ken_c
Jul 29, 2024
A great tour - The knowledgeand passion of our guide for Naples was amazing. It was a very enjoyable and informative morning
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Duarte_g
Jul 15, 2024
Discover Naples -- a must do tour - This tour is a fantastic (sophisticated) introduction to Naples, its history and its stories. You'll get an amazing feel for the city, and go through some of its most characteristic spots. I can't recommend it enough.
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Pat_m
Dec 21, 2023
A lot of fun and very informative. Highly recommend. - Chiara is a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and passionate about Naples. She knows a lot about history in general, not just about Naples. Also very patient with questions and helped us find great pizza, mementos, and with navigation.
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Teresa_w
Sep 20, 2023
History overload! Love it - Most educated guide I’ve ever had!
A scholar and teacher.
I feel smarter now!
Be prepared for uneven pavement, graffiti and being on your feet without sitting the whole time. That’s just the nature of the terrain, nothing bad on the tour guide.
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Andy_m
Jul 13, 2023
Great first introduction to Naples - Very interesting tour that was a great introduction to Naples. Maria was a great guide that helped us understand her city just a bot better!
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Rebecca_m
Apr 20, 2023
2,000+ years of history in less than two hours. - Our tour guide, Enrica, was extremely knowledgeable about Neapolitan and other history (Greek, Roman), styles of architecture, religious and cultural influences, the churches around the city, not to mention the maize of streets and alleyways above and below the ground! (though we didn’t actually go underground, but she described some of them). She arrived early, was very responsive to questions and showed her enthusiasm for her task. It would be nice if we had an earpiece connected to a small intercom box like we did on a tour in Sienna, as the crowds and vehicles made it a little difficult to hear at times, but overall we enjoyed the tour very much and learned a lot. The history of Napoli is quite complex and the tour made me more appreciative of it and anxious to read more about it. I would highly recommend the tour, though make sure you wear comfortable shoes!
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Janette_m
May 19, 2024
Lots to learn in a short time - I have to say we started off a bit unimpressed with the tour but as the time went on we saw many things and got a really good sense of the history and (lasagne) layers that make up Naples. A few surprises along the way, I won’t spoil it, and a ridiculously, over the top, magnificent church at the end. Our guide Camille was very knowledgeable and I think she would have like us all to ask more questions, but she gave us so much info, we really didn’t need to.
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Corinne_p
Sep 22, 2023
Enjoyable - Teresa was our guide and she was fantastic very knowledgable and personable. We were a small group but very enjoyable tour.
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Denise_p
Jun 5, 2023
I would not recommend - We didn’t feel like we got the history of the city. It was more little things like paintings on walls etc.
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584christerf
Jul 15, 2023
Disappointing - We, alongside two other couples, were waiting in wain for a guide that never arrived.
When we called the tour operator the explanation was first that they couldn't find our booking.
When we pointed out that we had the booking confirmation right in front of us, the explanation changed immediately and it was then that Viator, the platform where we booked the tour, had had technical problems for many days and our booking was therefore pending in the tour operator's system and the guide had therefore not showed up.
While I find this second explanation unlikely, given that it changed immediately when we pointed out that we had the booking confirmation, if it is correct, why would the tour operator not inform pending customers of technical issues? If informed, we could rebook or find alternative technical solutions.
In any case, I do not have much to say about the tour itself, but the tour operator is not reliable.
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