Guided Tour of Naples & Sansevero Chapel

Naples is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating historic centers in southern Italy. Resulting from the union of different cultures and traditions, the city presents a historical, artistic and cultural heritage that would make the heart of any history and art lover beat faster.

Our tour will start from Piazza del Gesù, in front of the red tourist information building, where our expert guide will be waiting for you to begin this wonderful experience. You will not simply get to explore the city, but thanks to the knowledge that only an authentic local guide can impart, you will also discover the secret and unseen aspects of Naples.

Our first stop is the Church of Jesus, where you will be able to admire the works produced during the 16th-17th centuries, a period known as "Baroque," under the banner of an artistic movement marked by aesthetic, ideological, cultural but above all artistic value.

You will have the opportunity to access the Basilica of Santa Chiara, where you can see live the monuments of the Angevin kings, dating back to the 14th century.

After the visit, you will walk along Spaccanapoli, the famous street that, just as its name states, divides the city in two.

Our second stop is in San Gregorio Armeno, where you can observe the art of nativity scenes, a centuries-old tradition. We'll take a coffee break at one of the most popular coffee bars in the area, where you can try and savor one of Italy's most intense and strongest espressos, the Neapolitan espresso.

Upon entering the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (or more simply Duomo di San Gennaro), our guide will tell you the story of San Gennaro and his miraculous act, the prodigy of blood.

Our last stop, however, will be the Sansevero Chapel, whose fame is such because of Prince Raimondo di Sangro, who, in addition to his official title, was also an esotericist, anatomist, patron of the arts, and a scholar of the European Enlightenment. He himself commissioned and designed the Chapel, making it one of the most important architectural and artistic monuments of the time. Here, you will find one of the world's most famous and striking marble sculptures by Giuseppe Sanmartino, the "Veiled Christ."

 

• The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, however, a private tour with special itinerary can be booked upon request
• Participants are kindly requested to arrive 15 minutes early to the meeting point. If you are late, the guide can wait only a few minutes after the scheduled time
• If you are driving, our advice is to leave your car in one of the city's secured parking lots
• The tour is also conducted on rainy days
• Tour reservations must be made in advance
• Animals are not allowed in the Sansevero Chapel
• To reach Piazza del Gesù Nuovo by public transportation, simply take Metro Line 1 and get off at the DANTE stop. From here, our meeting point is only a 5-minute walk away
• We do not accept tickets other than those provided directly by us
• The itinerary of our tour is approximately 2 km