Best of Downtown Naples Walking Tour

Highlights

• Explore UNESCO-listed Naples with your knowledgeable Neapolitan guide, an expert in art history
• Learn the secrets of must-see sites including the Church of Gesù Nuovo, the Basilica of Santa Chiara, and the Sansevero Chapel
• Follow the ancient Spaccanapoli through Naples’ historic heart, reaching San Gregorio Armeno
• Admire sculptor Giuseppe Sanmartino’s 18th-century masterpiece, ‘Veiled Christ’ – considered one of the finest sculptures of its kind in the world.

Location

Itinerary

• Meet your Guide in the Piazza del Gesù Nuovo
• Meet your guide, an expert in the history of art, near the tourist information point in the Piazza del Gesù Nuovo – just a 5-minute walk from the Dante stop on Metro Line 1. Exploring together on this 2.5-hour walking tour, you’ll not only learn the hidden secrets of Naples’ most impressive artworks, but you’ll step off the tourist trail to uncover the beating heart of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city.
• Explore the Artistic Treasures of Naples During your tour, discover top attractions including the imposing Church of Gesù Nuovo – a masterpiece of Baroque architecture – and the 14th-century Basilica of Santa Chiara. Follow Spaccanapoli through the historic heart of Naples to San Gregorio Armeno, and listen as your guide brings centuries of colorful Italian history to life. Next, head to Naples Cathedral, where you’ll hear the story of San Gennaro and the miracle of the dissolution of the blood.
• Sansevero Chapel and the Veiled Christ
• The final stop on our tour is the impressive Sansevero Chapel, also known as the Chapel of Santa Maria della Pietà. Here, you’ll stand in awe before Giuseppe Sanmartino’s 18th-century ‘Veiled Christ’. This breathtaking white marble masterpiece is widely considered among the greatest sculptures the world has ever seen – a true highlight of our tour.
• Conclude Your Guided Walking Tour
• When your time in the Sansevero Chapel comes to an end, your walking tour will conclude in central Naples.

Inclusions

• Local Italian-speaking tour guide
• Guided walking tour
• Entry ticket to the Sansevero Chapel
• Headsets (for groups of more than 15 people)

Exclusions

• Food and drinks

Additional Information

• Due to challenging terrain, this tour is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues or impairments. Please contact us to discuss suitable private tour options tailored to your needs
• This tour takes place exclusively in Italian. We can offer a private version of this tour in English, if needed.
• This 2.5-hour guided walking tour is limited to a maximum of 30 people.

Requirements

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses and sunscreen in the summer months
• Water

Cancellation Policy

• A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
• No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.