Why choose this Naples tour ?
Our journey will start from the Metro Materdei stop,one of the so-called “MetroArte” stations. We will start from the Cemetery of the Fontanelle. The large amount of human remains and skulls will leave you surprised: this place was born as mass grave and was then one of the places where the worship of the souls of Purgatory . We will continue towards the Basilica of Santa Maria alla Sanità: the pulpit with its double ramp on one side surrounds the crypt and on the other leads to the upper presbytery: it is truly a unicum in European architecture. We’ll move to its most famous mansions: Sanfelice Palace and Spagnuolo Palace, jewels of late Baroque architecture, and I will show you the birthing house of an illustrious Neapolitan citizen, namely Prince Antonio de Curtis… Aka Toto! Crossing the Borgo Vergini, where you can meet a typical Neapolitan market, we will conclude our tour in Porta San Gennaro: it is one of the oldest accesses of the city, dedicated to its most famous Patron.
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What makes Private Walking Tour to Sanità District in Naples a unique experience ?
One of the so-called “MetroArte” stations, which have made the stations of the Naples metro line the most beautiful in Europe
The large amount of human remains and skulls will leave you surprised, but the story will speak to you about love and welcoming: this place was born as mass grave to all corpses that could not find worthy burial, and was then one of the places where the worship of the souls of Purgatory in Naples was practiced
This large complex was built above the Catacombs of St. Gaudioso, and welcomes you with its immense splendor! The pulpit with its double ramp on one side surrounds the crypt and on the other leads to the upper presbytery: it is truly a unicum in European architecture
WIth Palazzo Sanfelice, one of the most beautiful examples of the Civil Baroque Architecture
The house of Ferdinando Sanfelice, its own designer, is a really precious gem in the heart of the Sanità District!
One of the oldest accesses of the city, dedicated to its most famous Patron
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Private Walking Tour to Sanità District in Naples Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 2h guided tour by a professional tourist guide.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Grand Tour Experience.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
