The historic centre of Naples is one of the most vibrant and exciting areas of the city. Take this guided group tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Spaccanapoli to see the heart of old Naples and see some of the city’s most important treasures, such as the statue of the Veiled Christ.
Spending one day in the historic centre of Naples with this guided group tour of the city centre is the ideal way to see the city’s old town. Your day will include seeing some of the most important sites in Naples, as well as taking some time to stop for a coffee and a few traditional snacks.
You’ll start your guided group tour of Naples city centre by meeting your guide and the rest of the group at Piazza del Gesú, one of the most famous squares in the historic centre of Naples.
Here you will admire the Church of Gesù Nuovo, one of the most peculiar of the city. From there, you’ll actually start your walk along the Spaccanapoli, the street that cuts in two most of the centre. Take in the food stalls and souvenir shops, before you’re deposited at the next square: San Domenico Maggiore. And this one is a really important part of the historic centre of Naples!
Hidden away in the square there is one of the most visited buildings in the historic centre of Naples: the San Severo Chapel. In here, there’s one of the most famous statues in the whole of Italy: Giuseppe Sanmartino’s Veiled Christ.
You may have to queue, as only 30 people are allowed in the chapel at one time. However, it’s well worth it and seeing the Veiled Christ is undoubtedly one of the highlights of this guided group tour of the centre of Naples! After that admire the Nilo statue and enjoy a good coffee break!
After visiting the Veiled Christ, there’s more of the historic centre of Naples to explore. The oldest square in the centre, Piazza San Gaetano, has heaps of history. In Ancient Greek times, it was where the agora stood, and when the Romans ruled, it was the site of their forum.
See the churches in this square before the last stop at the Cathedral of San Gennaro, the Dome of Naples. Don’t miss this incredible and in-depth guided group tour of the Spaccanapoli during your break to Naples!
If you liked this tour, try also this Full day Tour to Pompeii and centre of Naples, departing from Naples, or this Open voucher for Capri one day tour from Naples!
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
We recommend you to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
The itinerary may be subject to slight variations due to the closure of some churches on certain days or periods of the year.
Since a maximum of 30 people can enter the San Severo Chapel at any one time, you may have to wait in line.
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