Legends of Naples: Superstitions, Saints and Secrets Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Naples walking tour of superstitions.
- Explore Neapolitan legends and secrets.
- Discover ancient rituals in Piazza Bellini.
- Spaccanapoli folklore and hidden tales.
- Unlock mystical symbols at Gesù Nuovo.
Full description
Start at the Piazza Bellini and venture down Via dei Tribunali, meeting a world of witchcraft, rituals and age-old superstitions. Then you reach the Church of Purgatorio ad Arco. You’ll climb down the cells and see fascinating gifts for a dash of luck in marriage. Next, take a selfie with the Pulcinella statue, a quick rub of its nose promises good luck. Keep your eyes peeled for a Banksy masterpiece as you walk this street.
At the Duomo, you’ll meet San Gennaro and learn about his miraculous blood and treasures. Along Spaccanapoli, you’ll see Bar Maradonna and the Hospital of Dolls till Piazza San Domenico and the Church of Gesù Nuovo. Your guide will reveal hidden music and symbols in its diamond facade, before ending the tour with an espresso.
Included / Excluded
- 2.5-hour small-group tour
- Friendly and local guide
- Headset (for groups of more than 7 people)
- Ticket to the Church of S.Luciella ai Librai
- Other entrances to venues
Meeting point
Start Location
Piazza Bellini, Piazza Bellini, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour will take place even when it's raining. In the event of exceptionally heavy rain, the tour may be cancelled and you will receive a full refund
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Mario was very nice and personable. He told us about the different neighborhoods and some of the history. It was a great ride because it wasn't the "tourist trap" type of ride. And when the ambulance boat passed us, he quickly turned us into the wake, keeping us safe and dry.
Alyssa was wonderful and very accommodating , her English is excellent and the way she explains feels it’s coming form the heart. God bless her and thank you for such a great experience
This was the worst activity I booked. The guide was rude from the beginning. We understood that he wanted to wait to check on the weather but he was rude in the process. Another lady was making light of the situation telling him she understood and he was rude to her. He decided to proceed but then said they would just ride around the stand and not the actual excursion. I asked if we had the choice to be refunded as he was not acting like it was safe to proceed. When I asked about the credit he got all mad and then just said they will do the canal. Well if you’re expecting a nice ride down the canal this isn’t your tour. We entered the canal for a brief moment and then went behind it. If you’re looking for a gondola ride down the canal this isn’t it. And you don’t need to book. There are so many gondolas you can book at any time without paying the premium of a tour. This was definetly not worth the money. He was also talking about us in Italian not realizing I understood some