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You will take a trip back in time to when Kings and Queens dined on the delicacies locals still love today. Hear the legends and lore of the Spanish Quarter and other iconic neighborhoods as you eat your way through history.
Try traditional Neapolitan pasta and discover “scarpetta”, the local habit of soaking up every last drop of sauce with bread and taste all the famous dishes Naples is known for, from authentic Neapolitan margherita pizza to fresh sfogliatelle in local cafés.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of KE’KAFE’, inside Galleria Umberto I, and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
Our tour will end in a location easily accessible to public transportation.
Itinerary
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Galleria Umberto I (Pass by)
Explore the city's most impressive architectural wonders and delve into their fascinating history!
Admission ticket free -
1
Start the tour at Bar Bellavita, a historic symbol of Neapolitan hospitality beneath its grand iron-and-glass dome. Enjoy the classic Neapolitan coffee and a freshly made sfogliatella, crafted in the family’s own lab with crisp pastry and citrus-scented ricotta, an authentic flavor of Naples’ golden age.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Stop at a five-generation Neapolitan friggitoria and true guardian of the city’s street-food tradition. Taste the legendary frittatina di pasta, a Bourbon-era creation born from the art of making do: to transform leftover pasta into something magnificent, with acrispy outside and irresistibly creamy inside.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Teatro di San Carlo (Pass by)
See Teatro San Carlo, Europe’s oldest active opera house, and the majestic Royal Palace, whose statues trace the city’s royal history from ancient Greece to Italian unification.
Admission ticket free -
3
The name of this family-run spot celebrates the joy of scooping up every last drop of sauce with bread; a true sign of a great meal! Taste a street-food version of the classic Neapolitan Sunday lunch: pasta made with organic, locally sourced ingredients, served with bread to “fare la scarpetta.” Here, everyone eats like family.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Welcome to the Spanish Quarters, where the polished map fades and real Naples takes over. Wander a centuries-old maze of narrow streets alive with laundry overhead, street vendors, and nonnas in their bassi. Just steps from royal palaces, this is the city’s raw, warm, unapologetic heart.
Admission ticket free -
4
Just steps from the world’s oldest opera house, stop at a beloved family-run spot once favored by Teatro San Carlo performers. Enjoy a fresh Caprese salad, followed by an authentic Pizza Margherita with local wine. Finish with a glass of homemade limoncello for a true taste of Naples.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit a legendary family-run gelateria founded in 1969. Known for its “farm-to-cone” philosophy, Mennella uses fresh milk, local fruit, and 100% natural ingredients, with flavors inspired by the seasons, and you'll get to try one!
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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