Why choose this Naples tour ?
Discover the treasures of Rione Sanità and trip through the history of Christianity in Naples.
Meet your guide close to Via Foria, at Porta San Gennaro, the oldest gate of Naples. Continue then to the heart of Rione Sanità where you will admire two masterpieces of the Neapolitan Baroque: Palazzo San Felice and Palazzo dello Spagnolo. Its main characteristic is the grand hawk-wing staircase, adorned with stucco decorations.
After 2 h walking tour of Sanità district , you will taste the famous and sweet “fiocco di neve” in one of the most important pastry shops in Naples.
Finally proceed your tour with trip through the history of Christianity in Naples. Start with Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità, veritable museum of Neapolitan painting of the 17th cent, with valuable paintings, among others, by Luca Giordano and Andrea Vaccaro, and the first Neapolitan representation of Madonna and Child.
Under the Basilica, explore the second most important early Christian cemetery in the city.
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What makes Rione Sanità tour among baroque, revival, street art & food a unique experience ?
Your tour will begin at Porta San Gennaro, the symbolic entrance point of the Rione Sanità.
Entering the popular alleys, revealing a treasure at every turn: from the murals dedicated to Totò and Maradona to the Baroque art of the squares and churches, all very scenic and contradictory.
You will have the chance to admire two of the main masterpieces of Neapolitan Baroque: Palazzo San Felice and Palazzo dello Spagnolo, ‘twin architectures’ emblematic of the district’s decay and rebirth.
Your tour expert unveils you a symbol of the community, and then the beauty of the churches and the laundry hung out to dry, the colours of the buildings and murals, the typical flavours of Naples. But above all, a story of rebirth.
Stop for tasting of “fried pizza ” one of the most typical Nepolitan street foods in the world . You will enjoy the mix of “cicoli and ricotta cheese”, black peper, fior di latte cheese.
Your tour expert will tell you about the struggle of the social cooperative to regenerate the whole neighbourhood. The desire for rebirth is everywhere: from the street art and books for everybody in the alley of culture to the sculpture of the “Veiled Son” in the basilica of San Severo outside the walls, to the fabulous Nativity scene in the basilica of Santa Maria alla Sanità, a symbol of hope and universal integration.
Final stop for sweet tasting of typical “fiocco di neve” in Poppella pastry shop accompanied by real neapolitan espresso .
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Included with Your Ticket
- Sault tasting ( fried pizza )
- Local Expert
- Sweet tasting : “Fiocco di neve” and coffee
- Whispers ( from 6 participants and on)
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- Transportation
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Napoli Official Tour.
- 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 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
