The Soul of Naples: A Private Walking Experience through History and Day Life

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Activity Level
Moderate
Duration
3 hours

Overview

Explore Naples on foot with your private, certified local guide and uncover the city’s most fascinating secrets. This immersive walking tour is not just a journey through history, art, and architecture, but also an authentic introduction to real Neapolitan life—its people, traditions, food, and age-old superstitions that still shape daily life today.
If you’re looking to truly experience Naples beyond the surface, this is the perfect tour for you.

·       Private, friendly, and knowledgeable licensed guide
·       Personalized walking tour at your own pace
·       Optional skip-the-line tickets to the Sansevero Chapel

Included

Private licensed tour guide.

Extra

Admission fees to monuments and sites

Kids Friendly

Yes – Please note this is an urban walking tour, so children should be supervised at all times

Meeting point

Where requested in Naples if centrally located.

Wheelchair Accessible

No.

Dress code

Casual attire with comfortable walking shoes.

Additional info

This private walking tour can also be arranged as a shore excursion from the Naples Cruise Terminal, or with pickup from your centrally located hotel or the main railway station if arriving from Rome or Sorrento. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.

The tour can be combined with:·

The National Archaeological Museum of Naples (within walking distance, closed on Tuesdays)

A second-half-day excursion to Pompeii, Herculaneum, or Mount Vesuvius with private transportation

Itinerary

Naples’ long and complex history is clearly reflected in its urban layout. Built and rebuilt over more than 25 centuries, the historic center is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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.

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Tour Reviews

5.00 based on 9 reviews
7th October 2023

If we could give Gianluca ten stars we would. We met Luca right on time. He was a walking encyclopedia of all things Naples. He was able to give us an expansive historical and societal background of the area as we walked through the narrow alleyways and beautiful churches and sites. As a local he was able to point out many more sites than a typical tour guide. As we strolled down a market street we ran into his mother, father and dog who greeted us like family. Luca was able to give us real insight into the lives of Neapolitans. He left us with perfect restaurant suggestions as we finished up our tour. Kudos to Luca for giving us the perfect introduction to Naples.

28th April 2022

Giuseppe is an extraordinary guide! Giuseppe’s communication from booking until meeting us for the tour was exceptional. He greeted us warmly at our Air BNB then led us through Naples incorporating all the points of interest along the way. The depth of his knowledge of Naples history, art and geography was very impressive, made Naples come alive. Giuseppe customized the day to our individual interests and helped us avoid the crowds. He took us to the Archaeological Museum of Naples, his knowledge helped us to appreciate the history of Naples and Pompeii. Beyond his knowledge…