Naples Oldtown: Spaccanapoli and the Veiled Christ Small Group Tour
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Naples Oldtown: Spaccanapoli and the Veiled Christ Small Group Tour
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Naples Oldtown: Spaccanapoli and the Veiled Christ Small Group Tour

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Stop At: Piazza del Gesu Nuovo, Naples Italy

The meeting point is the tourist information office in front of the Entrance of Church of Gesù Nuovo.

In “Piazza del Gesù” there’s a plaque put up by the Unesco to mark the fact that the historical center of Naples is included in the World Heritage sites list and is considered as one of the most ancient and richest historical centers in Europe.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Piazza Bellini, Naples Italy

You can see the remains of ancient greek walls dated back to VI century BC

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Gesu Nuovo Church, Piazza del Gesu 1, 80134, Naples Italy

Visit one of the most beautiful Church in Naples dated to XVI century

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Chiara, Via Santa Chiara 49 Complesso Museale di Santa Chiara, 80134, Naples Italy

Visit the Church of the monastery of Saint Chiara dating back the 14th century. It was made in Gothic style but during the 18th century decorated in a Baroque style that gives the church its look of opulence and splendor

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Spaccanapoli, Via Benedetto Croce, Naples Italy

In the center of the city there is a famous old street called “Spaccanapoli”, a long and narrow street that divides the old Naples in two perfect halfs. It consists of many shops, restaurants and typical alleys.


Pass By: Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, 1, Naples Italy

Further down the "Spaccanapoli" street we will see San Domenico Maggiore square, with its Church, where a perfect overlapping of different architectural styles will certainly amaze you.


Stop At: Chiesa di Sant’Angelo a Nilo, Piazzetta del Nilo, 23, Naples Italy

Visit the Church of Sant'angelo al Nilo. It stands diagonally across from San Domenico Maggiore in Naples. It is known for containing the monumental Rennaissance-style tomb of Cardinal Rainaldo Brancacci

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Museo Cappella Sansevero, Via F. De Sanctis 19 / 21, 80134, Naples Italy

During the tour customers will be impressed by the absolute pearl of Naples, famous Chapel San Severo featuring the statue “Cristo Velato” by Giuseppe Sanmartino. This marble statue is a masterpiece of the 18th century representing dead Christ covered by a veil. Legend has it that an alchemist taught the sculptor how to convert real veil into a marble veil.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Via dei Tribunali, Decumano Maggiore, 80138 - 80139, Naples Italy

It was the main decumanus or Decumanus Maggiore of the ancient Greek and then Roman city of Neapolis.

Stop At: Statua del Dio Nilo, Piazetta Nilo, Naples Italy

Walking in Spaccanapoli you will see the famous Statue of the God of Nile river is an Ancient Roman, likely Hellenistic, marble statue dating from the 2nd to 3rd century A.C.

Have a small break enjoing a typical neapolitan coffee in one of the famous bar of the old city centre.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Via San Gregorio Armeno, 83018, Naples Italy

Proceed along the little side street called “San Gregorio Armeno”. It is today one of the most famous streets of the city, visited by people from every part of the world for its unique nativity scene workshops.

Pass By: Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore, Piazza San Gaetano 316 Fra Via San Gregorio Armeno & Via dei Tribunali, 80138, Naples Italy

Have a look to Piazza St. Gaetano, the oldest square of the city. “Agorà” was situated here in Greek times. In Roman times this place was taken by a forum. Around it are located two magnificent monumental churches of Naples: San Lorenzo and San Paolo Maggiore.

Stop At: Duomo di Napoli, Via Duomo 149, 80138, Naples Italy

The baroque cathedral of Saint Gennaro dating back to the 13th century is at the heart of the Neapolitan faith. Here the blood of the saint patron St. Gennaro is preserved. It becomes liquid during the so-called “Miracle of St. Gennaro”. This explains why all citizens show deep devotion towards this church.

Duration: 25 minutes

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Included
  • Guidance by local expert
  • Cappella San Severo admission fee
  • Neapolitan espresso
  • Entry/Admission - Museo Cappella Sansevero
Not included
  • Meals and drinks
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Features
Cultural
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Tourism
75%
Original
15%
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