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Naples: Old Town and Veiled Christ Tour

1. Naples: Old Town and Veiled Christ Tour

Explore one of the oldest cities in Europe with your guide and cross the heart of the historic center of Naples from Piazza Bellini, where you still find visible portions of Greek walls. Skirt the Conservatory of Naples, with the chance to hear the rehearsals of young Neapolitan musicians. Continue to Via dei Tribunali, the Decumano Maggiore of ancient Neapolis, but also one of the liveliest and richest streets in Naples.  See the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore alla Pietrasanta, with its ancient Romanesque bell tower, and the mysterious church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco. The Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore, an Angevin jewel, and the Duomo, which preserves the miraculous holy blood di San Gennar, beloved patron Saint of the city, will be waiting for you a few steps away. Back to Spaccanapoli, the lower decumanus, you will stroll through the teeming and characteristic Neapolitan shops. Discover the wonderful Basilica of San Domenico Maggiore, with its square of the same name that makes the scenery unique. The last stop will be the precious Sansevero Chapel: the vision of the Veiled Christ, together with the story of your guide, will be a unique and unforgettable experience.

Naples: Downtown Tour and Veiled Christ Entry

2. Naples: Downtown Tour and Veiled Christ Entry

Discover downtown Naples and explore the San Severo Chapel on a guided walking tour. Follow your guide through the lively Spaccanapoli street and admire highlights, including San Domenico Maggiore. Begin at Piazza Bellini to see the remains of ancient Greek walls. Continue to Piazza del Gesù, one of the most famous squares of the city a few steps away from the historical center. Visit Spaccanapoli, a long and narrow street that divides the old Naples into two halves with shops, restaurants, and alleys. Be amazed by the San Domenico Maggiore church with a perfect overlapping of different architectural styles and the pearl of Naples, the Chapel San Severo. See the famous statue of the God of Nile river, Piazza St. Gaetano, and the churches of Naples, San Lorenzo, and San Paolo Maggiore. See the 13th-century baroque cathedral of Saint Gennaro at the heart of the Neapolitan faith. Here the blood of the saint patron St. Gennaro is preserved.

Naples: Sculpture Tour in the Historical Centre

3. Naples: Sculpture Tour in the Historical Centre

How to look at a sculpture? The historic centre of Naples is dotted with admirable sculptures... but how should we look at them? Uncover the hidden secrets of sculptural masterpieces in the historic center of Naples on a guided walking tour. Discovering the latest revelations of art historians, we will learn to look beyond the surface and understand the secrets of the Veiled Christ, Mazzoni's Lamentation over Christ, and Donatello's bas-relief. And finally, we will explore the microscopic details of the miniature sculptures in the S.A.M.E collection housed at the Museodivino. The tour also includes: Entry ticket to Sansevero Chapel Entry ticket to S.Anna dei Lombardi and guided tour to Mazzoni's Compianto Entry ticket to Museodivino and guided tour to the recently discovered S.A.M.E Collection with the smallest cribs in the world and the Divine Comedy in 42 walnut shells. Guided tour to Donatello's bas-relief in Chiesa Sant'Angelo al Nilo to marvel at the wafer-thin angel wings of Donatello's only work in Naples and uncover the hidden meaning with closer inspection. Coffee made with the traditionnal neapolitan "Cuccuma"

From Rome: Naples and Amalfi Coast Full-Day Trip

4. From Rome: Naples and Amalfi Coast Full-Day Trip

This tour begins with a pick up in your hotel in Rome. A local and knowledgable guide to Naples will show you all the points of interest, and important and magical places to visit. Your first stops will take you on a walk to Castel Nuovo, also known as Maschio Angioino, the Bourbon King’s Square, and Piazza del Plebiscito. Here you can enjoy the view of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Passing through the Royal Palace of Naples, you will continue on your walk to the impressive Galleria Umberto and the Teatro di San Carlo. Stop at the famous Gambrinus café for a refreshment. Later, stroll along the Via Toledo and visit the interesting Spanish Quarter. The next stop is at Piazza del Gesù, where you can see the church Gesù Nuovo and its futuristic façade. Here you will find the entrance to the old town and the Spaccanapoli, the street that divides Naples. Continue to San Gregorio Armeno with its magic Christmas atmosphere, where you can visit the many craft shops that produce a mixture of Christian and modern nativity figures. On this tour you will also visit Piazza Bellini, now a popular meeting place for the locals and home to many interesting cafes, and pass through the old city gate Port’Alba to reach Piazza Dante. You will also visit the famous Sansevero Chapel or the Museum in Castel Nuovo. At this point in your tour, your expert guide will be happy to recommend a nice place to have lunch and recharge. After walking through Naples, you will be driven to the Amalfi Coast. Stroll through its quintessentially charming streets and admire the great view. Hotel drop off at the end of this tour.

Naples Private 4-Hour Walking Tour

5. Naples Private 4-Hour Walking Tour

After being picked up from your hotel, apartment, port, train station, or place of choice by your private guide, begin your tour of Italy’s third largest city. Walk through the historic center, declared a Unesco World Heritage site. Walk down the Spaccanapoli street and pass the Teatro Di San Carlo, Naples Cathedral, Santa Chiara and the Royal Palace of Naples. Admire the city's most emblematic sights and its great architecture as you get to know the well-known monuments. The tour will last 4 hours, after which you will be dropped off at your location of choice. 

Naples: Private Guided Walking Tour with Local Michele Arpa

6. Naples: Private Guided Walking Tour with Local Michele Arpa

Explore the historic town of Naples on a guided walking tour. Learn about Naples' 3,000-year-long history from local historian buff Michele Arpa and see the city's top sights. Begin your tour in the Piazza del Gesù Nuovo with a quick rundown of the history of Naples. Learn how Naples began as a Greek settlement before coming under the rule of the Romans, Normans, Swabians, French, Aragonese, Spaniards, and Bourbons until Italian unification in 1861. As you stroll through the ancient Greek streets, hear how each dynasty left deep traces in the appearance, culture, and customs of the Neapolitan people. See architecture from the ancient Greeks and Romans and the Middle Ages, and marvel at Renaissance and Baroque churches. See some of Naples's over 500 churches. Start with the Gesù Nuova Church, with its intricate decorations. Continue to Santa Chiara to marvel at its cloister. Next, discover the centers of political power in Naples. Marvel at the Royal Palace in the spectacular Piazza Plebiscito. See the Maschio Angioino, the castle that served as a defense against sea invaders. Climb the hill of San Martino to reach the Castel Sant'Elmo. Continue to explore the homes of Naples' well-to-do families. Visit the Sansevero Chapel to see its collection of statues, including Giuseppe Sanmartino's masterpiece, the Veiled Christ. Walk down the coastal road Via Caracciolo and get a stunning photo of the clear water. As you walk, hear about the many museums in Naples from Michele. Get an overview of the National Archaeological Museum's collection of objects from Pompeii and the Capodimonte Museum's immense painting collection. Finish your tour with a visit to the Naples Cathedral and learn about its historic relics.

Naples: Private City Tour with Castel Sant'Elmo and Churches

7. Naples: Private City Tour with Castel Sant'Elmo and Churches

Our itinerary to discover this fascinating city begins in the ancient city center, where more than 25 centuries of art and history come together, and ends on the hill of Vomero, dominated by Castel Sant'Elmo. Following the bustling street of Spaccanapoli, which divides the city in two, we will stroll through shadowy alleys and colorful piazzas to visit the principal attractions of the city center. In the Duomo we will admire the Baroque masterpieces of the Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, stage to the famous miracle of the liquefaction of San Gennaro's blood. In the nearby Pio Monte della Misericordia we will witness the beauty of one of the most famous paintings of Caravaggio, the Seven Works of Mercy. In Via San Gregorio Armeno, we will stroll amongst the shops where craftsmen sell their nativity scenes, an old Neapolitan tradition still alive today. Extraordinary masterpieces of Baroque sculpture wait for us in the Sansevero Chapel with its famous Veiled Christ. From the elegant Piazza San Domenico with its noble palaces we will reach the monastery of Santa Chiara, where we will visit the famous cloister made of majolica. After a lunch break in one of the many historical pizzerias of Naples, we will travel to Vomero by funicular. At the top of the hill stands Castel Sant'Elmo, impenetrable medieval fortress transformed in the Renaissance.

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What people are saying about Sansevero Chapel

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 1,115 reviews

First time in Naples, first day. With my husband and 4-year-old son (of those who NEVER stay still and run everywhere!), I booked this guided tour to familiarize myself with the city and to visit the Veiled Christ. We were accompanied by the guide Ivan, a very knowledgeable and very kind boy who, taking advantage of the fact that there were only the 3 of us and another German boy, also showed us and told us details on which he usually fails to dwell on with large groups. Despite the difficulties given by the son mentioned above, thanks to the headset we were able to hear his every explanation and he answered all my questions exhaustively and always with a smile. Our son Daniele really enjoyed the tour, we… more! Thanks Ivan! Loriana and Simone (the Genoese with the laminated "list")

The tour of the historic center of Naples with the final visit of the San Severo chapel was a very positive experience, thanks above all to the preparation, empathy and friendliness of Alessandra, the tour guide. I highly recommend this tour to better discover and appreciate the richness of downtown Naples.

We could not have made a better choice to fully appreciate the various facets of a unique city like Naples. Livio, our tour guide, involved us with his competence and sympathy in an exciting tour. Truly an unforgettable experience that I assure you made the difference.

Beautiful tour of the historic center of Naples which culminates in the unique wonder of the San Severo chapel. Ivan was a fantastic guide, capable of explaining the Neapolitan wonders to even the most passionate laymen. Absolutely perfect.

Very well organized tour; Alessandra (our guide) gave us a lot of information and shared miths, history and facts with the typical Napolitan humour. It ws both fun and informative