Neapolitan Superstition Walking Tour: Uncover the Charm of the 'Evil Eye' and Traditions

Highlights

• Unique Cultural Experience
• Expert Guide
• Themed Gadgets Included

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza Bellini

   10min

   The Neapolitans are known to be a superstitious people. Beyond the clichés, the presence in the city of a large number of "magical" and profane rituals with which the Neapolitans drive away negative influences is undoubted. In this experience, through a short guided tour that will converge in a place in the center of Naples, you will get to know the world of Neapolitan superstition. A connoisseur of popular culture, also through stories and anecdotes, songs and nursery rhymes, will illustrate the ambiguous relationship that exists between the sacred and the profane in the Neapolitan capital. We will start from Piazza Bellini, to visit the most important places related to local superstition. We will discover the origin of some typical "charms", the relationship of the Neapolitans with death, the history and importance of the lottery game, the cunto of pezzentelle souls, the history of the newsstands, accompanied by a traditional lover and cantor who will will immerse you in the world of Neapolitan superstition.

2. 2

   Busto di Pulcinella

   5min

   Why do we touch Pulcinella's nose?

3. 3

   Complesso Museale Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco

   15min

   History of the church and the cult of pezzentelle souls. Death in the Neapolitan superstition.

4. 4

   Underground Naples

   Pass by

   The munaciello: figure of the Neapolitan superstition.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   15min

   Piazza San Gaetano is the center of the ancient city. We will hear the story of the munaciello and the beautiful Marianas.

6. 6

   Via San Gregorio Armeno

   15min

   The history of the shops and the origin of the Sanctuary. Dissolution of the blood and San Pantaleone: saint of the lot.

7. 7

   Spaccanapoli

   15min

   Spaccanapoli, the road that seems to split the city in two, will take us to Piazza San Domenico.

8. 8

   Piazza San Domenico Maggiore

   10min

   We will end our itinerary in Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, with one last superstitious ritual.

Before you go

Location