Anyone stopping in Naples shouldn’t miss a walk in the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Don’t worry! we will bring you among the most important historical places of the city, but i we will learn aslo on little known and off the beaten path places.
This outdoor tour starts from Piazza Dante, where a local guide will wait for you to start this journey in the beautiful city of Naples. Then the group will move to Piazza Bellini, the gateway to the ancient center and where a stretch of the city walls from the Greek era is still visible; we will walk along the ancient Decumano Maggiore (better known as Via dei Tribunali), a bustling street lined with pizzerias, shops, and historic buildings. Ask to the guide to tell you about the Church decorated with skulls.
A visit to Naples cannot be said to be complete if you do not stop at the Cathedral of Naples, the Duomo, where you will learn about San Gennaro, patron saint and protector of Naples this miracoulous blood.
Now it is time to walk for the famous “Spaccanapoli“, the oldest and most famous streets in Naples, with a history that dates back to the ancient Greek and Roman eras that led you to San Gregorio Armeno, a district famous for the Neapolitan Nativity scene and where the city’s artisans work; streets with buildings that almost seem to touch each other and where the smell of meat sauce or coffee is a constant.
We will use the churches as passages to reach different points of the neighborhood full of stories, cults and popular legends! You will know about one of the main freneticc place in the historic center, Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, with its buildings full of history and an amazing obelisk at its centre. The tour will end in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, an impressive example of Baroque architecture with his Church with a distinctive facede made of tuff, a type of volcanic rock.
Perfect if you’re looking for free things to do in Naples!
This walking tour would take you through some of the most historic and picturesque areas of Naples, allowing you to experience the city’s rich culture and history up close. The entire tour takes 2 hours and we can’t wait to welcome you to the city! If you have any questions about our free Naples tour, please
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