Naples Audio Guided Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Treasures & History in 90 Minutes

Highlights

• Walking Tour of UNESCO Historic Center
• Immediate Access & Smart Navigation
• 18 Immersive Audio Comments

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Pass by

   Here you are in one of the most important squares in the historic centre of Naples, the San Domenico Maggiore square. Historically, the square represents the limit of the Greek walls of Neapolis and is today one of the main points of the historic center of Naples, fully classified UNESCO.

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   Museo Cappella Sansevero

   Pass by

   The Sansevero chapel you have on your left, however, appears sober and reserved, houses an important collection of works of art. About thirty marble sculptures including the famous modesty and the veiled Christ, both covered with marble linen, so fine that its realization is a miracle.

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   Stop 3

   Pass by

   Now you see the statue of the Nile God. Be careful, it dates from Roman times and was made between the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Tradition would have it that it was erected by an Egyptian community that came from Alexandria and settled in Naples.

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   Palazzo Diomede Carafa

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   See on your right the entrance to the Diomede Carafa Palace. This Renaissance palace was the residence of an Italian cardinal before being transformed into a museum by a wealthy lawyer in the 19th century. But what is interesting here is in the inner courtyard.

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   Via San Gregorio Armeno

   Pass by

   This is the famous San Gregorio Armeno street. It takes its name from the church you have on your left, built around 930, but it is better known by the nickname of the Rue des crèches or Christmas Alley.

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   Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore

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   Now you have on your right, the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore, or St. Lawrence Major in French. It is one of the oldest basilicas in Naples. It was built on what used to be the Agora Grecoq. You now have on your right, the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore, or St. Lawrence Major in French. It is one of the oldest basilicas in Naples. It was built on what was the Greek Agora and then the Roman Forum. then the Roman Forum.

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   Basilica of San Paolo Maggiore

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   At the end of the street, you have the Basilica of Saint Paul Major. It is also built on the site of a Roman temple dedicated to the twin gods: Castor and Pollux. The interior is once again beautiful and worth a visit!

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   Stop 8

   Pass by

   You have noticed, since your arrival in Naples, that you cannot go 500 meters without coming across a church. And for good reason! The city has more than 500.

Before you go

Location