Naples: Sanità tour among ancient catacombs and folklore

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ID: GYG855745-1351326
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Country: Italy

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Discover the authentic daily life of Sanità neighborhood in Naples on a guided walking tour. Visit the oldest catacombs, San Gennaro and San Gaudioso, and see the colorful Vicolo della Cultura.
Discover the authenticity of daily life in Naples on a walking tour of the Sanità neighborhood. Visit the catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso, the most ancient catacombs in Europe, and see the murals dedicated to the Neapolitan actor Totò.

Start your tour with a visit to the catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso, the most ancient catacombs in Europe. The Catacombs of San Gaudioso are incorporated into the majestic Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità, which also houses the "Il Presepe Favoloso," a wonderful nativity scene typical of 18th-century Neapolitan art.

Continue to the heart of the Sanità neighborhood, passing through the colorful Vicolo della Cultura and stopping to admire the mural dedicated to Totò, the Neapolitan actor whose birthplace is in this neighborhood.

Visit two 18th-century palaces, the locations of numerous film sets: Palazzo San Felice and Palazzo dello Spagnuolo. Conclude your walk at the Mercato dei Vergini, a very characteristic and folkloric open-air market.

Highlights

  • Discover the authentic daily life of the Sanita neighborhood in Naples
  • Visit the oldest catacombs in Europe, San Gennaro and San Gaudioso
  • Take a walk through the heart of Sanità to see the colorful Vicolo della Cultura
  • Admire the murals dedicated to Totò, the famous Neapolitan actor

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour stops may vary depending on the guide's decisions, weather conditions or time factors
This tour is available every day at 10:00 am except for Wednesdays
This tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments
This tour is not suitable for people suffering from claustrophobia
The guide will be waiting for you holding a flag with a logo on it
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.