In a nutshell

Visit Naples, but experience it like a Neapolitan, eating a folded pizza, and discover the history of the capuzzelle from our local guide. Needless to say there is no lack of churches, castles and basilicas. Plus a taste of “sfugliatèlla”.

Main stops

Maschio Angioino: medieval-renaissance castle, external visit
Church of Gesù Nuovo and Basilica of Santa Chiara, external visit
Spaccanapoli: the symbolic street that cuts through Naples, including food tasting
Piazza San Domenico and Via San Gregorio Armeno: where nativity scenes are made
Via Port'Alba: bookstore central
San Carlo Opera House
Umberto I Gallery

The programme

You'll be welcomed by the Maschio Angioino, the city's symbolic castle, and the 14th century Basilica of Santa Chiara.
Spaccanapoli is the street that runs all the way from the Spanish Quarter to the district of Forcella, the heart of the city.
On Via San Gregorio Armeno it's like walking straight into a Christmas nativity scene. Saint Joseph and the shepherds are joined by Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra or Pulcinella... you'll want to buy all the little statues!
Hungry? Pizza! Pizzeria Di Matteo is the go to place for Neapolitans. Here they make pizza you can fold up like a wallet. How about a sfogliatella? Do you prefer your pastry short or flaky?
The guide will then tell us about the strange but heartfelt Neapolitan cult of the capuzzelle, connected to the souls that are still in Purgatory. There's time for one last look around the strada dei librai with its countless bookstores.

Good to know

Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.
If Pizzeria di Matteo is full, we'll take you to another equally good pizzeria.
The excursion takes place entirely on foot.