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Historical Naples Tour: Origin, Cults & Legends

Naples, Italy
Historical Naples Origin Cults Legends
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Naples is one of the most storied cities in Italy, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Greeks. Experience the history and lore surrounding “La Bella Napoli” with this in-depth tour of the most significant churches, squares, and streets in the city’s old town. Learn about the city’s culture as you stroll through the historic center with your guide, stopping for an authentic Neapolitan espresso along the way.
  • See Naples’ top sights without the hassle of following a map and guidebook
  • A guide for insights about the city’s history, culture, and cuisine
  • Visit the traditional nativity scene workshops on Via San Gregorio Armeno
  • Stop at a Neapolitan coffee bar to sample the city’s iconic espresso

What's Included

  • Official Tourist Guide
  • Guide has Degree in Archaeology and History of Art
  • Any personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Piazza Bellini, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy

End point

  • Duomo di Napoli
    Via Duomo, 147, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Operated by Grand Tour Experience

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Lots to learn in a short time
Janette_M, May 2024
I have to say we started off a bit unimpressed with the tour but as the time went on we saw many things and got a really good sense of the history and (lasagne) layers that make up Naples. A few surprises along the way, I won’t spoil it, and a ridiculously, over the top, magnificent church at the end. Our guide Camille was very knowledgeable and I think she would have like us all to ask more questions, but she gave us so much info, we really didn’t need to.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Janette, thank you for your review! Napoli is a city not very well known, maybe newspaper played an important bad role, BUT our tours, with our guides, want to create the right soil to read the city with different eyes. Camilla is a gem, a true art historian and a lovely woman, thank you!
A lot of fun and very informative. Highly recommend.
Pat_M, Dec 2023
Chiara is a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and passionate about Naples. She knows a lot about history in general, not just about Naples. Also very patient with questions and helped us find great pizza, mementos, and with navigation.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you so much for this feedback!
Enjoyable
Corinne_P, Sep 2023
Teresa was our guide and she was fantastic very knowledgable and personable. We were a small group but very enjoyable tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you! Our tours are always small group so you can create a connection with the place and your guide!
History overload! Love it
Teresa_W, Sep 2023
Most educated guide I’ve ever had! A scholar and teacher. I feel smarter now! Be prepared for uneven pavement, graffiti and being on your feet without sitting the whole time. That’s just the nature of the terrain, nothing bad on the tour guide.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Grazie! All of our guides have a degree in archaeology or history / art history. Some of us has a Phd too :) Well, we made up a great team of guides! Grazie!
Great first introduction to Naples
Andy_M, Jul 2023
Very interesting tour that was a great introduction to Naples. Maria was a great guide that helped us understand her city just a bot better!
I would not recommend
Denise_P, Jun 2023
We didn’t feel like we got the history of the city. It was more little things like paintings on walls etc.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Ok! We are always happy to improve.
2,000+ years of history in less than two hours.
Rebecca_M, Apr 2023
Our tour guide, Enrica, was extremely knowledgeable about Neapolitan and other history (Greek, Roman), styles of architecture, religious and cultural influences, the churches around the city, not to mention the maize of streets and alleyways above and below the ground! (though we didn’t actually go underground, but she described some of them). She arrived early, was very responsive to questions and showed her enthusiasm for her task. It would be nice if we had an earpiece connected to a small intercom box like we did on a tour in Sienna, as the crowds and vehicles made it a little difficult to hear at times, but overall we enjoyed the tour very much and learned a lot. The history of Napoli is quite complex and the tour made me more appreciative of it and anxious to read more about it. I would highly recommend the tour, though make sure you wear comfortable shoes!
Very fun and informative!
Stavroula_K, Dec 2022
Maria Lourdes is an amazing guide. She showed us all the incredible churches and explained the history and superstitions behind them.
Ricardo was an amazing...
Barbara_H, Jun 2022
Ricardo was an amazing tour guide. He was delightful as well as having a wealth of knowledge. Loved the tour and felt like we learned a lot about the local culture. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Good tour!
Margaret_B, May 2022
Riccardo was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and gave us a great start on our time in Napoli. Recommend places to eat and things to see during our next few days here.
Great, short tour around the historical district
Judith_d, May 2022
It rained for most of our tour, however despite this we had a fun time! Our guide was very knowledgeable about naples/napolitan history and we got to see a variety of spots in the historical district. If you are planning on exploring naples before or after this tour, would recommend mostly avoiding the historical district and seeing the western half of the city as you will see most of the historical district on this tour. The free snack was coffee which was extremely strong but good. It is more so a tour of the evolution of culture and beliefs in napolitan history than an entire history of naples however some of that is weaved in as well
Excellent walking tour of Naples
Betsy_G, Apr 2022
The whole thing was fascinating and I learned so much about Naples and Italy in general. It was well worth the time and money.
Excellent tour with a guide who knows and loves Naples
Alina_G, Jun 2021
This tour was a great start to Naples! Ricardo’s love for his city led to an engaging and informative tour of the city. Ricardo walked us through the cultural and historical parts of Naples while skipping the tourist traps and offering a local experience with the addition of great food recommendations.
Città fantastica! Guida...
Loretta_G, Jan 2022
Città fantastica! Guida professionale, preparata e simpatica. Esperienza da consigliare e ripetere!!!
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