About this experience
Naples traditions and legends private tour with Veiled Christ
Highlights
- The Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro in the cathedral completes your visit.
- See the Veiled Christ on a 30-minute Sansevero Chapel tour.
- A private tour of Naples reveals local traditions, superstitions, and legends.
- A stroll through Piazza Bellini reveals Greek walls from Naples’ ancient past.
- Piazza San Domenico Maggiore & Spaccanapoli bring Naples historic heart to life.
What's included
- 5-hour private tour
- 30-Minute Guided Tour of the Sansevero Chapel to Admire the Veiled Christ
- Friendly and local guide
- Headset
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Naples may be famous for pizza, Mount Vesuvius and its lively street life, but it also has a hidden side steeped in superstition, tradition and belief.
On this private tour, you’ll uncover the city’s folklore and colourful characters that bring Neapolitan culture to life. Maria, one of our expert local guides, says: “From lucky lottery numbers to the mischievous Munaciello, the playful protector of Neapolitan homes, this fascinating walk offers a true glimpse into the real Naples.”
Begin in Piazza Bellini, where Greek ruins sit in the heart of the modern city. Stroll Via dei Tribunali, hearing tales of rituals and old superstitions, before visiting the Sansevero Chapel. Commissioned in the 18th century by Prince Raimondo di Sangro, it houses Giuseppe Sammartino’s Veiled Christ, a marble sculpture admired the world over.
Next, wander Via San Gregorio Armeno with its artisan nativity workshops, then back on Via dei Tribunali rub the nose of Pulcinella for luck, spot a Banksy mural and soak up the street food scene. Along Spaccanapoli, pause at Bar Maradona, before reaching the Church of Gesù Nuovo, with its mysterious symbols carved into the façade. Finally, at the Duomo, learn about San Gennaro, Naples’ patron saint, and his miraculous treasures.
By the end, you’ll have seen the city through Neapolitan eyes on a fully private, personalised tour.
By courtesy of the Sansevero Chapel
Images of Veiled Christ, (Giuseppe Sanmartino, 1753) and Cappella Sansevero
Raffaele Aquilante e Alessandro Scarano per 327Collective
© Archivio Museo Cappella Sansevero
Terms & conditions
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Please remember to wear comfortable shoes
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