Naples is a town rich in history, one of the most beautiful in Italy for its heritage as well as for its landscapes on the bay, looking over Sorrento and Capri. Founded by the Greeks in the 7Th B.C. Throughout the centuries many different populations settled in Naples ,making it a mishmash of architectural styles, full of traditions that Neapolitans still live by.
Your private Naples tour will start from the famous ‘Spaccanapoli’, that has been the main street since the Greek and Roman time. Here you will discover some of its beautiful churches, lovely people, craftsmanship.
You will find great examples of ancient architecture mixed up with modern buildings, houses or shops.
-the Cloister of Santa Chiara and its church , dating back to the 14th century
-the Chapel of San Severo with the famous “Veiled Christ” of Giuseppe Sammartino,
Via dei Tribunali, the church of Saint Lorenzo, the chapel of Pio Monte di Misericordia, where the famous Caravaggio called “The seven works of mercy” is , the cathedral of Saint Gennaro and itsbaroque style chapel worldwide known for its treasure and for the miracle of the blood of our Saint Protector, that liquefies three times a year!
Not to miss the area of San Gregorio, the “Nativity Alley” where you will discover the most amazing items for the decoration of the Nativity during Christmas Time.
Walking through the lanes full of colors and life, I will make you enter the real Napoli!
But Naples is also a town with an incredible cuisine and confectionery tradition! This walk includes monuments as well as a “food tour” so If you are foodies we shall not miss an opportunity for a delicious sfogliatella pastry or for the authentic traditional Napolitan pizza , “ A MUST FOR ALL”.
In the early afternoon we will reach , walking through via Toledo (a street famous for many shop windows ) the majestic Piazza del Plebiscito which houses like the Royal Palace of Naples and the Basilica of San Francesco of Paola and then inside the Galleria Umberto I.
Finally, walk in front of the Royal Theather of San Carlo and the Castel Nuovo to take a photo of the most famous landmark of the city.
Tour Duration:
The tour has duration of 8-9 hours to visit and enjoy the city
Info:
The tour Includes :
– private English/ Spanish / French / Portoguese spoken driver
– Gasoline , Highway tolls and parking
The tour do not includes:
– entrance ticket for archeological sites/museums ;
– Lunch (if requested your driver will be happy to suggest you a typical restaurant according to your needs.)
– On request we are able to provide a private guide service in the language for the visit of the city at a very good rates.
Meeting Location:
PORT: Port of Naples/Salerno Harbour/ Port of Sorrento / Amalfi Harbour.
AIRPORT: Capodichino, Airport in Rome ,
HOTEL: Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast or anywhere in Region.
