Naples: Veiled Christ & Santa Chiara Cloister small group tour
Naples is a mixture of colors and perfumes. Visitors are enchanted by the warmth of its people and the sounds of daily life; Naples’ life unfolds slowly and simply, but in a charming way.
Walk down the street of Spaccanapoli where you can admire the beauty of its buildings and old churches in different architectural styles, aligned along picturesque streets.
The tour grants access to the Sansevero Chapel, home to the renowned Veiled Christ, and the majestic Santa Chiara Complex, celebrated for its stunning majolica-adorned cloister.
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Pass By: Naples, Naples, Province of Naples, Campania
The best of dowtown in Naples
Stop At: Piazza del Gesu Nuovo, Piazza del Gesu' Nuovo 2, 80134, Naples Italy
The meeting point is the tourist information office in front of the Entrance of Church of Gesù Nuovo.
In “Piazza del Gesù” there’s a plaque put up by the Unesco to mark the fact that the historical center of Naples is included in the World Heritage sites list and is considered as one of the most ancient and richest historical centers in Europe.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Chiara, Via Santa Chiara 49 Complesso Museale di Santa Chiara, 80134, Naples Italy
Visit the Church of the monastery of Saint Chiara dating back the 14th century. It was made in Gothic style but during the 18th century decorated in a Baroque style that gives the church its look of opulence and splendor
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gesu Nuovo Church, Piazza del Gesu 1, 80134, Naples Italy
Visit one of the most beautiful Church in Naples dated to XVI century
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Spaccanapoli, Via Benedetto Croce, Naples Italy
In the center of the city there is a famous old street called “Spaccanapoli”, a long and narrow street that divides the old Naples in two perfect halfs. It consists of many shops, restaurants and typical alleys.
Stop At: Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara, Via Santa Chiara, 49/c, 80134 Napoli NA, Italy
Visit the famous Santa Chiara Cloister with the celebrated majolica artwork.
On Sunday afternoon, the cloister is closed, so you can book the option including only the entrance to Sansevero Chapel
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore, Piazza San Gaetano 316, 80138, Naples Italy
Have a look to Piazza St. Gaetano, the oldest square of the city. “Agorà” was situated here in Greek times. In Roman times this place was taken by a forum. Around it are located two magnificent monumental churches of Naples: San Lorenzo and San Paolo Maggiore.
Pass By: Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, 1, Naples Italy
Further down the "Spaccanapoli" street we will see San Domenico Maggiore square, with its Church, where a perfect overlapping of different architectural styles will certainly amaze you.
Stop At: Museo Cappella Sansevero, Via Francesco De Sanctis, 19/21, 80134, Naples Italy
During the tour customers will be impressed by the absolute pearl of Naples, famous Chapel San Severo featuring the statue “Cristo Velato” by Giuseppe Sanmartino. This marble statue is a masterpiece of the 18th century representing dead Christ covered by a veil. Legend has it that an alchemist taught the sculptor how to convert real veil into a marble veil.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Via dei Tribunali, Decumano Maggiore, 80138 - 80139, Naples Italy
It was the main decumanus or Decumanus Maggiore of the ancient Greek and then Roman city of Neapolis.
Stop At: Statua del Dio Nilo, Piazetta Nilo, Naples Italy
Walking in Spaccanapoli you will see the famous Statue of the God of Nile river is an Ancient Roman, likely Hellenistic, marble statue dating from the 2nd to 3rd century A.C.
Have a small break enjoing a typical neapolitan coffee in one of the famous bar of the old city centre.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Via San Gregorio Armeno, 83018, Naples Italy
Proceed along the little side street called “San Gregorio Armeno”. It is today one of the most famous streets of the city, visited by people from every part of the world for its unique nativity scene workshops.
Stop At: Duomo di Napoli, Via Duomo 147, 80138, Naples Italy
The baroque cathedral of Saint Gennaro dating back to the 13th century is at the heart of the Neapolitan faith. Here the blood of the saint patron St. Gennaro is preserved. It becomes liquid during the so-called “Miracle of St. Gennaro”. This explains why all citizens show deep devotion towards this church.
Duration: 25 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo, Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, 2, 80134 Napoli NA, Italy
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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