Greek Roman Naples

A walk in the historic centre through alleys and streets, stories and experiences, flavours and traditions. A 'full immersion' in the Neapolitan city where every step is an encounter and knowledge, revealing an extraordinary multicultural Naples readable through the places 'above and below'. In fact, the historic centre is not only made up of historic palaces, enchanting squares, votive spires, churches with surprising monasteries, but also of artisan workshops, the famous S. Gregorio Armeno with its nativity scenes, street artists and atmospheres that change at every corner. It will be surprising to descend 121 steps and find the other face of the city, the official underground tour of Naples will bring you to the discover the other side.

The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is the most important archaeological collection of Greek and Roman sculptures. The particularly rich collection of Greek and Roman sculptures comes from excavations at Pompeii, Herculaneum, and nearby archaeological sites around Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, silent witnesses to one of the most famous vulcano eruptions in the history of mankind.

Explore Naples on a 3-hour bike tour. Discover the city's highlights such as Castel dell'Ovo, Gesu' Nuovo church and Piazza del Plebiscito.

We will take you back to Greek and Roman times through the cheerful alleys of ancient Naples. You will walk along its ancient Greek streets and admire countless churches. Observe the diversity of religious belief systems co-existing in society and a mixture of Pagan and Christian icons that can be seen in the San Gregorio Armeno market. Here, you can also explore several artisan shops. Discover why Naples boasts varying architectural styles. In this city, see not only the Greek and Roman area but also the medieval and Baroque areas. Moreover, you will have the possibility to see how the “Neapolitan” culture is expressed in the typical local food as well as in the narrow streets full of players and dancers that will color your walk with unbelievable effects.

Visit Naples, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with a local guide. Enter the narrow alleys, walk on the decumani and listen to the history and legends of the Ancient city, from the first Greek establishment of the polis to the development of a real Neapolitan culture – unique in the world.

Our tour is unique because you will be accompanied by specialized guides and graduates in art history. You will have the opportunity to make an exciting walking tour to discover the ancient Greek roads, the Roman underground excavations and the many squares present. The tour lasts about 5/6 hours and includes 2 different moments of free time, each of 45 minutes, one for shopping and one for lunch. You will have the opportunity to take numerous pictures during the breaks! You will have the opportunity to ask questions to the guide who will give you detailed information to satisfy your curiosity. You will enjoy an hour of free time to dedicate yourself to shopping and personal refreshment.

Meet your tour guide by the fountain of Neptune in Municipio Square and enjoy the tour of the historical center with its ancient Greek streets,the Roman underground ruins and the countless churches. You will see not only the Greek and Roman area but also the medieval and Baroque areas. At the same time,you will perceive the diversity of religious belief systems co-existing in society, as well:a mixture of Pagan and Christian icons can be seen in San Gregorio Armeno market, where you can also explore several artisan shops. Besides, the “Neapolitan” culture is expressed in the typical local food as well as in the narrow streets full of players and dancers that will colour your walk with unbelievable effects.After the free time, the tour guide will reach the monumental area of Naples, here enjoy the view of medieval Angiò’s castle and the Theatre of San Carlo.Opposite to the theatre you will find “Galleria Umberto I” and than you will stroll in Via Toledo and Piazza Plebiscito.

A walking tour through the historic center of the city of Naples. Furthermore, the "Neapolitan" culture is expressed in the typical local food as well as in the alleys full of actors and dancers who will color your path with incredible effects. After free time, the tour guide will reach the monumental area of ​​Naples and enjoy the view of the medieval castle of Anjou and one of the best neoclassical theaters in the world, the Teatro di San Carlo. In front of the San Carlo Theater you will find the "liberty style shopping center" known as "Galleria Umberto I" and then you will walk along Via Toledo and Piazza Plebiscito. The tour lasts about 5/6 hours and includes 2 free time breaks, each of 45 minutes, one for shopping and one for lunch. Each group will reach a maximum of 25 participants.

The tour will give you an immediate glimpse of the beauty of the city which fascinated people from the ancient Greeks, the Romans, and the Medieval poets to the tireless travellers on the nineteenth century's “Grand Tour”.

Explore the heart of Naples’ historic center, where ancient Greek and Roman urban planning meets hidden treasures offering a glimpse into the city's rich cultural heritage. Begin your journey at the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, home to the remnants of an early Christian basilica and a hidden 17th-century fresco by Aniello Falcone. Stroll down Via Duomo to visit the monumental Naples Cathedral (Duomo di Napoli). Beyond its majestic Gothic façade, the interior holds marvels like the Basilica of Santa Restituta, the city’s first early Christian church, and the Chapel of San Gennaro, a revered site containing part of the saint’s precious treasure. Continue along Via dell’Anticaglia, where the remnants of a Roman theater are ingeniously integrated into the modern-day urban fabric. The tour concludes at the San Lorenzo Maggiore Complex, where you can walk through ancient streets and discover the remains of the Roman Macellum, the city’s bustling marketplace.

It is a journey through time in the mythological Neapolis, the only city of the ancient world to have always been inhabited, antiquity here is not only told, in these palaces of the ancient center the people live in the archaeological remains and still use the ancient millennial traditions. We will cross the Greek walls, the acropolis, the necropolis, the agora, the mithraeum and the gymnasium through the ancient decumani, helping us with maps and stories of social life of that period.

The historic centre of Naples represents the first historical core of the city. It encompasses almost three millennia of history and is the largest in Italy to the point of being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Its exceptional monuments testify to the succession of almost all cultures of the Mediterranean and Europe to the point that in 2017 the BBC described Naples as 'the Italian city with too much history to handle'. An ancient city of Greek origin, Naples transcends all ages and many dominations: from the Greeks, to the Romans to the Angevins in medieval times, to the Spanish in the seventeenth century. All cultures and arts caretterize it: the Greco-Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau. The ancient internal re-foundation of the city, today known as: Historical centre, will immerse ourselves in all the history that has characterised the city in a his meelting-poot of architecture and cultures.

This tour focuses on local ancient history, which is of great importance to the following history of Western Europe itself, for Greek civilization began in South Italy and the Romans capitalized their great culture and continued the process of social advancement of which we are the heirs. First visit at the ruins of ancient Pompeii preserved almost intact for centuries. Stop along the way to a local Cameos and Corals factory. Orientation tour of Naples: a drive along the seaside for a view of the whole bay from Posillipo; a stroll through the opulent monumental district; a walk along Spaccanapoli, the oldest urban settlement of Greek origins.

Let me introduce you to the historical and also modern-day stories of this enchanting my city, Naples. Let's go for a walk past the main highlights together and I'd be more than happy to show you some local hidden spots as well. The itinerary is flexible and up to you. I will guide you through the most remarkable historical spots of the city, but with particular focus on UNDERGROUND LOCATIONS. A must is the visit of the Underground City "Neapolis Sotterrata" where through the entrance of a Medieval Cloister we will reach the greek and the roman life of Neapolis. . . all of this at 12 mt underneath the chaos of the city! Once upstairs again, after a cool neapolitan coffe or a sfogliatella (typical dolce!) we are ready to visit and to understand the cult of the Deads in the underground church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco in the heart of Napoli, in via dei Tribunali. We will finish visiting the underground of the Duomo of Napoli Are you ready?

The remains of ancient Naples are still visible below the modern city, giving life to a downtown full of contradictions. The guided tour also includes the visit the monumental complex of Pietrasanta, with a portion of the old acqueduct, built in a tufa cave and then used as shelter during the WWII. Last stop of the guided tour is Piazza San Gaetano, the ancient Neapolitan forum (main square), to visit the ruins of the Roman market under the Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore.

Join this 5-days tour to discover the historical density of Naples, the almost legendary Pompeii and the gorgeous Amalfi Coast. A unique experience through Campania’s history, culture and landscapes. Wander around Naples, admire the city centre and taste the local food. Immerse yourself into an archaeological journey through the ancient city of Pompeii. Marvel at the natural and architectonic beauty of Amalfi, where manmade buildings seamlessly blend into its paradisiacal surroundings.

This walking tour starts every day from Naples in Piazza Municipio by the Neptune Fountain. With the guide you will discover the real heart of Naples, full of the artistic influences left by the different dominations suffered by the city after the Greek and Roman ages. Visit Piazza Plebiscito with the magnificent Royal Palace, walk along the seaside to enjoy the view of the bay and Mt Vesuvius, stroll inside the food market Pignasecca and taste different typical dishes, walk through the narrow roads of the historical center and in the famous “Spaccanapoli”. In the historical center take the chance to enter into a craftsman shop to learn about the tradition of the handmade statues of the Nativity (called “Presepe”), a tradition deeply felt in Naples during the Christmas time that goes back to 1000 years ago. Walk along the central nave of Naples Cathedral and be fascinated by the history of Saint Gennaro and the liquefaction of his blood. *A minimum of 2 participants is required.

Start from Mergellina port in the centre of Naples, one of the most scenic and picturesque spot in Naples where you can see the ruins of the Imperial Villa fisherman village and Posillipo area. Enjoy a tour of Naples coast on board of our classic boat "Gozzo" the sea bedroom as locals use to call it. Visit Posillipo area, whose origins go back up to the ancient Greeks and the Romans who named it Pausílypon, meaning "respite from worry”. Local wines and traditional "merenda" Caprese salad, Mozzarella and tomatos, bruschetta. For tour info and hotel pick up please contact us.

A 90 minutes journey to discover some of the most unbelievable side of the city of Naples, its underground city. Meet our professional tour guide directly at the main entrance and after an introductory explanation of the history of Naples, you will proceed toward the underground city, over 35meters deep ( 115 feet). Avoid to climb all the steps using the convenient elevator. Originally dug by the Ancient Greeks for material to build Neapolis in the 4th century BC, these underground tunnels were later used by the Romans as aqueducts to supply water to the city. Expanded over two and a half millennia, this subterranean network stretches for 280 miles (450 kilometres) under modern Naples.

One of the most complete gastronomic tours in Naples. It includes all the typical dishes, from octopus to salad (or fried fish) to ragù, from a selection of cheeses (mozzarella and provolone del monaco) to pizza at one of the most famous pizzerias in the city, Gino e Toto Sorbillo. It ends with a selection of desserts and coffee. The tastings will be accompanied by explanations on the history of food and the city, from its Greek/Roman origins to the kingdom of Spain.