Naples Historical Center walking tour (2hrs)

5.0
(4 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

A walk in the heart of the truest Naples, among myths, legends, art, history and folklore. I will accompany you in the historic center of Naples, a World Heritage Site, to discover the birth of the city up to the present day in a perennial encounter between past and present, sacred and profane.

What's Included

authorized guide of the Campania Region
No type of food or drink is included, all will eventually be paid by the customer
Visit inside the attractions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Metro line 1 ('Dante' stop) 15 minute walk from Piazza del Plebiscito From the Vomero funicular of Montesanto (Montesanto stop)

End point

Metro line 1 (stop 'Dante')

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Along Spaccanapoli, the most famous street in the historic center of Naples, you will be able to visit two of the most famous churches in Naples (Gesù Nuovo and Santa Chiara). We will continue towards Piazza San Domenico and Piazzetta Nilo to continue on via dei presepi and via dei Tribunali.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The walk continues along the famous Via dei Presepi. The old craftsmen's shops are full of nativity scenes, horns and figurines all year round. Discover the history of the crib, the traditions and superstitions related to the horn and much more.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The decumano maior that leads to the Cathedral of Naples is a dive into the oldest and truest Naples. Area of the ancient Greek agora and the Roman forum built on the tuff quarries that gave life to the ancient Neapolis.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The cult of pezzentelle souls is omnipresent in Naples. Where was he born and why? The adoration of the dead and prayers for the souls in purgatory are rooted in the heart of every Neapolitan. The church, even if only seen from the outside, explains how the cult of the dead worked in Naples in the 1600s.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
Supplied by Bites of History with Margherita

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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