As you walk through Old Naples, your guide will tailor the experience to your interests. You will step inside beautiful—and sometimes hidden—churches (Naples has more churches than you might expect, even rivaling Rome!) and admire remarkable examples of Gothic and Baroque architecture, often standing side by side with the homes of everyday locals.
Your private excursion will take you through the famous Spaccanapoli, the narrow street that cuts straight through the historic center. Here you’ll encounter the true soul of the city: lively streets, local students, artisan workshops, and some of Naples’ best pizzerias and pastry shops.
A stop in the San Gregorio Armeno area is a must, famous for its extraordinary handcrafted Nativity scene figures—a tradition that comes alive especially during the Christmas season.
If you wish, you can also visit the Naples Cathedral, renowned for its lavish Baroque decoration. Inside, you’ll find the Chapel of San Gennaro, dedicated to the city’s patron saint, famous worldwide for the miraculous liquefaction of his blood, which occurs twice a year.
Those interested in visiting the Sansevero Chapel (home to the famous Veiled Christ) should let us know in advance so we can secure a reservation. The chapel is closed on Tuesdays.
At the end of the tour, you may choose to stay in town on your own for a traditional Neapolitan pizza lunch or return to the starting point with your guide.
Tour Reviews
We had a wonderful day with Giuseppe learning about the impressive and interesting history of Naples. It really helped us understand the differences between Naples and other places in Italy and Europe that we had visited. Giuseppe’s in depth knowledge of the history, the art, and the culture was vast and varied, and most interesting. We had a lovely lunch and then we went to the archeology museum. The museum houses the most incredible collection of ancient art that I’ve ever seen. It was made so much better with Giuseppe’s insights into the way that art was created and changed and why it exists…
We did two trips. The first was walking tour of Naples with Giuseppe and then the next day we did a tour of Pompeii with Fabrizio. Both were outstanding. They are excellent company and have real depth of content. We definitely got a great deal more out of the time than we would have been able to unaided. They both have a great sense of humour and were determined that we would enjoy ourselves as well as seeing all the relevant sights. I cannot recommend them highly enough.