Naples Walking Tour with the Veiled Christ by Local Guide

Highly underrated yet rich in Italian history and culture, Naples is one of Italy’s must-visit cities. Often called an open-air museum due to its awe-inspiring historic statues, monuments and art pieces scattered across the city, Naples is a raw charming city of rich cultural assets.
The tour takes you through the squares; Piazza del Plebiscito and Piazza Municipio. Secrets of these squares as well as historical background and the site importance are revealed by the expert local guide who will lead your tour. Continuing through the historic centre, the tour passes along Spaccanapoli. Meaning ‘Naples splitter’, the long road of Spaccanapoli literally divides the city into two parts. Enjoy the landscape with architecture such as the Gesù Nuovo Church overlooking the square, Sansevero Chapel home to the incredible veiled Christ masterpiece eventually reaching Via San Gregorio Armeno, with unique craft shops and boutiques.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza del Municipio, 80133, Naples Italy

This square is home to Palazzo San Giacomo, the seat of the city hall and the 17th-century historic Neptune Fountain. This is one of the largest squares in Europe and one of the most important due to its proximity to the port of Naples, to Maschio Angioino, the San Giacomo palace, the shopping street, Via Toledo and the Town Hall.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Castel Nuovo - Maschio Angioino, Via Vittorio Emanuele III, 80133, Naples Italy

This site commonly referred to as Maschio Angioino, is a historic castle constructed in the Angevin period and later remodelled during the reign of the Aragonese. The stunning castle has iconic corner towers and with a marble portal entry way and two grand arches.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Piazza del Plebiscito, Piazza Del Plebiscito, Naples Italy

This square is a notable world famous Italian square. With the Church of San Francesco di Paolo on one side and the Royal Palace residing on the other, the square holds a majestic atmosphere. Also overlooking the square is the famous Caffé Gambrinus.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Galleria Umberto I, Via San Carlo, Naples Italy

This gallery has beautiful entrance arches on the exterior and within the gallery is a classic chic Italian marble floor crossing below the Dome point. The historical importance of the Gallery stems from the strong cholera epidemic that led to the destruction of the overcrowded neighbourhoods in Naples. The Gallery is still striking today for the majesty, elegance and complexity of the structure. Today, it stands as one of the masterpieces of the city.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Spaccanapoli, Via Benedetto Croce, Naples Italy

This long winding road, splits Naples up into two parts. Along the road are many sites and attractions including the Church of Santa Chiara and Gesù Nuovo, with the road reaching the Forcella district from the Vomero Hill.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Via San Gregorio Armeno, 83018, Naples Italy

This street of the historical centre has endless shops dedicated to the Christmas pastori (nativity-scene figurines). The tradition of representing the Holy Family as true art lives along this street.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

This stunning chapel is world-famous as it hosts the remarkable marble statue of the Veiled Christ.

Duration: 40 minutes