Not Just Another Naples Street Food Tour with Eating Europe
About this activity
Highlights
- Drink your espresso at a bar belonging to the world’s oldest functioning opera theatre
- Eat the real deal: the iconic Neapolitan pizza right in its birthplace, Naples
- Taste local delicacies like deep-fried pasta, Caprese Salad made with creamy buffalo mozzarella, limoncello, sfogliatella and gelato
- Try traditional Neapolitan pasta and discover “scarpetta”, the local habit of soaking up every last drop of sauce with bread
- Explore the once-infamous Spanish Quarter with a local guide and admire the beautiful street art that adorns its pathways today
- Experience the culture of Naples. Often misunderstood, we’ll teach you about the intricate history that gives the city its maverick reputation and birthed cuisine that’s famous worldwide
Full description
Naples has a way of feeding you before you've even decided you're hungry. This small-group tour moves through the monumental heart of the city, from the iron-and-glass grandeur of the Galleria Umberto I to the sun-bleached alleys of the Spanish Quarters, pausing at the kind of family-run spots that don't need a sign outside because the neighborhood already knows them.
You'll start the way every Neapolitan morning should: espresso and a sfogliatella whose layers shatter on cue. Then comes a frittatina di pasta with a five-generation pedigree, slow-cooked pasta served with bread for the inevitable scarpetta, a Caprese built on buffalo mozzarella delivered that morning, and a pizza Margherita eaten where the recipe was born.
The Spanish Quarters open up between stops, chaotic, colorful, and completely alive. The tour ends in the grand piazza with homemade limoncello and a scoop of artisanal gelato, which turns out to be the ideal punctuation for an afternoon spent eating like a local in one of Europe's most misunderstood cities.
Included / Excluded
- Sfogliatella (layered pastry filled with ricotta)
- Frittatina di pasta (fried pasta)
- Neapolitan pasta
- Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella
- Pizza margherita or marinara
- Gelato
- Espresso, Italian beer or wine, Limoncello & Water
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Galleria Umberto I, Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Galleria Umberto I, Galleria Umberto I, 80132 Napoli NA, Italy
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of KE’KAFE’, inside Galleria Umberto I, and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag! Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. You do not need to print out a page to join the tour - showing us the confirmation email you will receive on your phone is fine!
Important information
Know before you book
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Know before you go
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
- Please bring a bottle of water – although we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
- Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Cancellation policy
A public tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure. A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Reviews
So glad I booked this. The guide was great, the stops felt genuinely local, and the food was delicious from start to finish. Do this on your first day and come hungry!
One of the best Venice city food tour experiences we have ever done. The guide took us to authentic local spots, and every dish was fresh and flavorful. We especially enjoyed the cicchetti, the spritz pairings, and the delicious prosecco served with the polenta and polpetta di carne.
The best way to get to know a culture is to taste and learn about its food. My nephew and I had a great time on this tour, and I felt the expense was worth the experience. There was plenty of yummy food and drink, too.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine