Free tour

📷 Historical and Panoramic Walking Tour of Naples Through Secret Streets, Rich and Poor Neighborhoods.

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Naples

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English, Spanish and French

Guru: Experience Napoli

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Registered on 14 December 2021

Hello! I am Riccardo, I am a Neapolitan boy who has been working with gurus for years and I offer my experience to tourists. I live in the Spanish Quarter and I am a chef. I like street art and my city. With me and my colleagues you will visit the best places in Naples. With passion and professionalism you will see secret and spectacular places that only a Neapolitan knows. I speak 3 languages and I am very friendly, people say that I am also funny. I do my tours with love. I will try to be your guru by helping you during your stay in Naples. You will love my tours. Come and discover them.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Embark on a captivating 2-hour journey through the hidden gems and iconic sights of Naples! Our panoramic tour is a love letter to those who appreciate the rich tapestry of history woven into every corner of this vibrant city.

Your adventure begins at the historic cable car, where an expert guide will lead you from the bustling heart of Naples to the scenic heights of the Vomero neighborhood. As we ascend, you'll be enchanted by the breathtaking panorama of the Gulf of Naples, revealing the shimmering beauty of Capri and the stunning Sorrento Peninsula. Take a moment to breathe in the fresh sea air as you soak in views of the lungomare (coast) and the majestic monuments that define this remarkable city. As we descend the peaceful Petraio stairs, prepare to be awed by the skyline of Naples’ historic center, framed by the iconic silhouette of Mount Vesuvius. Each step unveils a story, a memory etched in the stones of this ancient city. Our final stop at Corso Vittorio Emanuele offers a delightful view, allowing you to reflect on the sights you’ve witnessed. With a heart full of inspiration and a newfound appreciation for Naples, we’ll make our way to downtown, where the city’s vibrant energy awaits.

Join us on this unforgettable journey, where every view is a postcard, and every moment is a treasure to remember.

We will be walking for about 2 hours so wear your most comfortable shoes :)
Bring your camera to take lots of pictures.
The funicular ticket costs €1.20. You can buy it at any tobacconist or newsstand.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Piazzetta Duca D'Aosta, 261, 80132 Napoli NA, Italy

Pasticceria Galiero in the main cable car station, Toledo station

Outside visit

Funicolare centrale

Augusteo station (starting point), dates from the year 1995. This cable car is an important point of union between the downtown and the upper neighborhoods (those on the hill). You get to Piazza Fuga Station, Vomero neighborhood. (It currently costs €1,30, one way ticket) The trips are daily with a frequency of 10 minutes. There are some direct non-stop trains from Augusteo to Piazza Fuga station and viceversa.

Outside visit

Vomero

Elegant up-hill neighborhood in Naples, founded at the end of the XIXth century, therefore the latest part to be developed in this antique city. It's mainly residential, but there are also many shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and important point of historical interest, like Saint Elm castle (cc. XIII and XIV) with the panoramic 360º view of the city; the museum of Saint Martin monastery (c. XIV), and the beautiful La Floridiana park, etc.

Outside visit

Petraio

Petraio is an area of Naples which takes its name from the homonym village (Gradini del Petraio, "Petraio steps" on Vomero hill. The word Petraio does not derivate from the name of the stone quarry, bur from from a place where flood rains deposit pebbles, the layout of the uphill way follows the route of one of the many alluvial riverbeds of Vomero, where a village was subsequently built, which over the years has become a place for wealthy families.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).