Free tour

Naples Metro Tour: History, Art and Modernity

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Naples

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

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

Explore the enchantment of Naples through its stunning metro stations. According to The Telegraph, Naples' metro stations are hailed as the most beautiful in Europe, and for good reason!

With our metro tour, you'll explore four of the city’s most breathtaking metro stations, each a masterpiece in its own right. You’ll have the freedom to delve into the depths of Naples’ rich underground. This isn’t just a tour; it’s an invitation to discover the hidden gems of a city steeped in history and culture. Throughout our journey, we will discuss the urban redevelopment that has transformed the city into a vibrant hub of art and architecture. You’ll learn about the remarkable monuments that grace the surface, each with its own tale to tell. As we explore the stunning metro stations, designed by world-renowned architects, you’ll be struck by the seamless blend of modern design and ancient heritage. Each station tells a story, adorned with artistic installations and historical references that transport you through time. Prepare to be enchanted by the myriad of findings - from Greek and Roman artifacts to medieval treasures and contemporary works.

Our knowledgeable guides will illuminate the significance of each discovery, allowing you to appreciate the layers of history that define Naples.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

P.za Municipio, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy

The meeting point is at Piazza Municipio, precisely where the Mercadante theater is located. The guide will be waiting for you there with a sign reading the name of the tour.

Outside visit

Fermata Metro Università

You will visit the Università metro station, which means "University" because of its proximity to Federico II University of Naples. This prestigious institution is the oldest public, secular, non-sectarian or state-funded university in the world, established in 1224. It's also one of the world's ten oldest universities in continuous operation, it was named after, Frederick II, its founder.

Outside visit

piazza Dante

You will visit Dante's metro, underneath the square dedicated to the great Dante Alighieri. Dante metro station was designed by the architecht Gae Aulenti in 1999 and inaugurated in 2002. Inside, we find pieces of artwork by important Neapolitan artists like Jannis Kounellis, Joseph Kosuth and we can read some lines written by the father of the Italian language, Dante.

Outside visit

Stazione Metro Toledo

Our tour ends here. You will visit the most beautiful metro station in Europe! (The Daily Telegraph, CNN). It even won two prizes! This amazing place was designed by the Spanish architect Óscar Tusquets and it was inaugurated in 2012. Inside, we find pieces of artwork by William Kentridge, Costantino Aureliano Buccolieri and Bob Wilson.

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).