Naples · NAPLES OLD TOWN TOURS
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The centro storico is a UNESCO maze of churches, nativity workshops and the Veiled Christ, and it moves fast around you. Below are the best old town walking tours: which take in San Gregorio Armeno and the underground, which add the Sansevero chapel, and which finish at the best sfogliatella counter.
Naples’ downtown in 2.5 hours: Spaccanapoli streets, Santa Chiara cloister tiles, and the Veiled Christ at Cappella Sansevero.
“Full of very interesting historical facts and a very helpful and knowledgeable tour guide.”
Naples Old Town walk with a licensed guide: Greek-Roman layers, churches, San Gennaro stories, nativity artisans, and street art including a Banksy mural.
“We really enjoyed our tour. Our guide was from Naples and she gave us lots of insight into the history and culture of the Neapolitan people. She pointed out how the ancient and modern city is blended together. Our stay in Naples will definitely be more interesting now that we understand more about the architecture.”
Naples Holy Mile tour: 3 hours from San Gennaro catacombs to Rione Sanità basilicas and palazzi. Guided in English or Italian, $22.
“Our guide was phenomenal! It was a fantastic way to learn little known history of the city”
Naples Old Town pub crawl with a local guide, 3–4 affordable bars, street games, and a late club option after the crawl.
“Amazing time with the group. Samuele is a great host! Would highly recommend if traveling alone or in a group. You feel included at all times.”
Naples Old Town in 150 minutes: Duomo and San Gennaro, Via dei Tribunali streets, and Sansevero Chapel with Cristo Velato.
“La guida ha reso l'esperienza così interessante, che il tempo è volato. Spesso il volume nell'auricolare era molto alto, ma il relativo comando non funzionava.”
A 2-hour small-group Naples walk through Greek-Roman landmarks, Spaccanapoli, and nativity-scene streets, with headset support and tastings.
“Our guide, Georgia was amazing: knowledgeable, attentive and a brilliant communicator. I feel like I learned so much in just a couple of hours. I can't recommend the tour enough.”
Naples city center walk plus Underground Naples. See 4th-century cisterns and WWII shelters, with expert guides and an optional pizza stop.
“Learned a lot about the history of the city while walking along the different things the locals have hand crafted for purchase. Monica was a great guide Very knowledgeable. Highly reccomend!”
Naples Historic Center walk with a local English/Italian guide and timed entry to the Veiled Christ at Sansevero Chapel. Small group value.
“Angela was amazing and took us to hidden places in Napoli. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn the history of Napoli.”
Cruise Naples’ coast on a vintage lifeboat for myths, legends, and snorkeling at Posillipo and Villa Lauro in about 3 hours.
“We enjoyed the guided tour through the water, it was really awesome and Nico made sure we were all comfortable and okay while showing us around awesome caves and an old abandoned ‘Castel’. On board we learned about the history of Naples as well as some local recommendations from Evelyn. All in all the tour was really special and would recommend!!”
A private 2h20 guided walk through Naples’ historic center, from Gesù Nuovo to Santa Chiara and San Gregorio Armeno.
“Fabio did an excellent job and gave us a very warm and detailed tour of Naples. This is my first time in Italy and Fabio showed us all the historical details of some of the most iconic places. Really enjoyed the tour. Thank you!”
Taste Naples the local way on a 2.5-hour old-town street food tour with limoncello and spritz, plus gelato and classic sights.
“Great! So much food! Don’t eat before you go. I was full after 3rd stop 😬. Guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Definitely worth it. Good way to get to know old town and the Spanish quarter.”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Naples’s ancient center, from Spaccanapoli and nativity workshops to San Lorenzo Maggiore and Fontanelle.
“Valentino was amazing. He took us on a great and we saw places we would have never found on our own. Highly recommended.”
A friendly Naples nightlife walk with local Samuele, Spanish Quarters street bars, and games in Piazza Bellini for about $19.
“Samuele was an excellent guide through the streets of Napoli, taking us from bar to bar - some holes in the wall, some super popular. Really enjoyed talking to the whole group as he’s great at helping strangers get along, playing drinking games with us along the way. He was happy to answer any questions we had about Napoli, what else to see and do, history and culture. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to go out for a few drinks, walk through the city with a local and make new friends.”
2-hour Naples Old Town and Spaccanapoli walk with a local guide, headsets, and sweet or savory tasting. Greek streets, churches, nativity shops.
“Our guide Grazia was super friendly and kind and shared some great elements of Neapolitan and Italian culture. I wish there had been more historical context though. Also the tour I booked was supposed to be in English but ended up being bilingual (Italian - English) as not many English speakers had signed up, and although Grazia always made an effort to repeat the information in English I felt like English speakers got a little bit less out of it. For those who want to learn about the history of Naples, I would recommend choosing another tour.”
Explore Naples historic center with an English interactive ITGUIDES audio route, from Duomo di Napoli to Santa Chiara and more.
“L’uscita dal cunicolo è molto suggestiva! Merita l’intera visita. La guida è stata eccellente nei cenni storici insieme alle credenze popolari.”
