Visit of the Historic Center of Naples with an Expert Guide

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(17 reviews)
Naples (IT), Italy

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Italian

Welcome to the authentic heart of Naples, one of the oldest and most vibrant cities in Europe. Accompanied by an authorized and experienced Tour Guide, deeply linked to the city, you will cross the historic center following an itinerary designed for those who want to discover the truest Naples, far from the most obvious routes.

From Piazza Bellini you will walk along Via dei Tribunali, the ancient Decumano Maggiore of Neapolis, today a lively street of shops, voices and traditions. Among alleys and hidden views, you will encounter little-known but unique places, told through stories, curiosities and anecdotes of the Neapolitan tradition.
The route will lead you to the suggestive church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio and the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore, an extraordinary testimony of medieval Naples.

The tour ends at the Cathedral of Naples, the spiritual heart of the city, where you will discover the history of the Blood of San Gennaro, symbol of the deep bond between Naples and its patron.

What's Included

Group of a few people
Authorized Tourist Guide
Guided tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazza Bellini

The guide will wait for all his guests next to the statue in the center of Piazza Bellini, easily accessible thanks to the proximity to the Metro "Dante" stop.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Piazza Bellini (Pass by)

    here you can admire part of the ancient tuff walls of the Greco-Roman city

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Museo del Conservatorio San Pietro a Majella

    A brief stop outside the Academy of Music of Naples, to listen to the performance of the young Neapolitan musicians.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Here you will admire one of the oldest bell towers in the city, in the heart of the historic center

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Basilica of San Domenico Maggiore is one of the oldest churches in Naples. It contains many traces of the various artistic currents that have followed one another over the centuries: from the Middle Ages and Gothic, to Renaissance and Baroque art.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Walk to Piazzetta Nilo, to discover the taste of a real Neapolitan coffee!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The walk will continue in one of the most famous streets of the city, where you can admire the workshops of nativity scene artisans.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    One of the most special places in the city! The splendid lower church hides one of the oldest and most particular cults in the city...

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Via Dei Tribunali (Pass by)

    The ancient decumanus major, one of the liveliest streets in the city

    Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The large Gothic Basilica, where traces of the ancient Roman city of Neapolis are still visible

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    San Gregorio Armeno is the heart of Naples and its traditions, one of the most characteristic alleys where nativity scene art is present all year round with its wonderful shops.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    The Cathedral of Naples is one of the most beautiful and evocative churches in the city. There are different architectural styles. Here you can admire the splendid Cappella del Tesoro dedicated to San Gennaro, patron saint of the city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Grand Tour Experience

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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