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Naples: Food Tour with Davide

1. Naples: Food Tour with Davide

Avoid the tourist spots and delight in a personally-curated tasting menu to entice the senses with your Neapolitan foodie guide. Start your tasting journey at the Neoclassical-style square, Piazza Dante. Try a selection of traditional snacks cooked and served in various ways: think eggplant, artichoke, zucchini, and more. Head to the historical Pignasecca Market and experience the bustling Mediterranean market culture. Fulfill that cheese craving with tastings of Mozzarella di Bufala and Fior di Latte. Try fried pizza and different kinds of traditional pizza. Walk past the fruit shops and bakeries on Spaccanapoli Street and learn about how the Neopolitan culture has changed since WWII.  While your Pasta Ragù is cooking, explore the Piazza San Domenico Maggiore with its churches and confectioneries. Savor some local sweets such as Sfogliatella or Babà.

Naples: The Spanish Quarter and Local Market Guided Tour

2. Naples: The Spanish Quarter and Local Market Guided Tour

Meet the local guide in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, the real heart of historic Naples, and embark on a 3-hour guided tour of the city's narrow and winding streets. Admire the Church of Gesù Nuovo, the Obelisk of the Immaculate Conception, and the Basilica of Santa Chiara while learning about their history. Next, visit Pignasecca, a colorful local market buzzing with food and clothing shops. Take in the sights and smells of the market and try some typical Neopolitan street food along the way. Enter the bustling Quartieri Spagnoli (Spanish Quarter), the most densely populated and characteristic part of the city. Look up the hill at its grid of alleys and stairs and take in the street art and hanging linins decorating the balconies. Finish in the monumental area of Naples and admire the elegant Caffè Gambrinus, the San Carlo Theatre, the Galleria Umberto, and the Piazza Plebiscito framed in the background by the Royal Palace.

Naples: Private Food Tasting Walking Tour

3. Naples: Private Food Tasting Walking Tour

The food tasting walking tour will take you to discover the city of Naples by trying its real local gastronomic excellence. Departing from the meeting point, you will walk in the old and lively street market of Pignasecca, full of flavors and calls from the hawkers and through the well-known Spaccanapoli, where you’ll reach the historic center. Guided by our city trainers, you will have access to the best pizza places, fry places, taverns, confectioneries and bars. You will fall in love with Naples before you know it. Get access to places where food is made and which are usually not accessible to the public. It will be a unique chance for you to walk on by churches and palaces of the historic center, taste genuine food and have a word with chefs and pizza makers, they may even tell you some of their secrets. “Cuoppo” di frittura (a “cone” of fried food), Buffalo mozzarella with Parma ham, Taralli (small bagles) with almonds and black pepper, Parmigiana eggplant, a good glass of typical red wine from Campania, Pizza Margherita, Babà, Sfogliatella and Neapolitan espresso will accompany the most culinary day of your vacation. You will walk along the Decumano Inferiore (lower decumanus), better known as "Spaccanapoli" because it's a long road that literally cuts the city into two parts. You will visit the Church of Gesù Nuovo and will discover fascinating legends and the magic of the mysterious alchemist symbols on its facade, before entering in the Church of St. Clare. You will reach the Square of San Domenico Maggiore and will walk through the Christmas Alley with entry in the most ancient workshop where they make the famous Neapolitan crib to discover an art old as modern, between the historical personages of the ancient Neapolitan crib and newer ones like Michael Jackson, Pope Francesco or Lady Gaga.  Through the pedestrian alley of Via d'Alba with its shops selling music instrument, books and restaurants, you will reach Piazza Bellini and will cross Port'Alba, the remnant of one of the city gates in Naples that leads to Piazza Dante, where the tour ends.

Naples: City and Street Food Market

4. Naples: City and Street Food Market

This walking tour starts every day from Naples in Piazza Municipio by the Neptune Fountain. Take the chance to visit the city of Naples with a local guide that is not just a guide, but is also a true Neapolitan traditions believer! With your guide you will discover the real heart of Naples, full of the artistic influences left by the different domination suffered by the city after the Greek and Roman ages. Visit the Piazza Plebiscito with the magnificent Royal Palace, walk along the seaside to enjoy the view of the bay and Mt. Vesuvius, stroll inside the food market Pignasecca and taste different typical dishes, and walk through the narrow roads of the historical center and in the famous "Spaccanapoli". In the historical center take the chance to enter into a craftman shop to learn about the tradition of the handmade statues of the Nativity (called “Presepe”), a tradition deeply felt in Naples during the Christmas time that goes back to 1000 years ago. Walk along the central nave of Naples Cathedral also known as “Duomo”, and be fascinated by the history of Saint Gennaro and the liquefaction of his blood.

Sorrento: Guided Naples Street Food Experience

5. Sorrento: Guided Naples Street Food Experience

Departing from Sorrento, you'll enjoy great views as you approach the "city of a thousand colors". Stroll past the Royal Palace and on towards the church of San Francesco di Paola in Piazza del Plebiscito, before wandering through the lavish Galleria Umberto I and past Europe's oldest opera house en route to the loud and proud Pignasecca street market. Next, it will be time to traverse Spaccanapoli. As well as churches and peeling palaces to admire, there will be a chance to chew on a "Cuoppo di frittura" a cone of fried finger food, and to try a famous Neapolitan "pizza a portofoglio". Looking for something sweet, you will move on for a sfogliatelle and babà. There will also be a chance to visit the otherworldly Via Toledo Metro Station, before you finally stop off for a limoncello factory for your final tasting.

Naples: Guided Walking Tour to City Highlights with Food

6. Naples: Guided Walking Tour to City Highlights with Food

Start your tasting journey at Municipio Square, very close the Cruise Ship Harbour and discover the main highlights, the iconic monuments and wonderful hidden gems of the photogenic City of Naples. In a confortable guided walking tour you will enjoy the bustling and vibrant atmosphere of the city as you eat a selection of traditional food such as Pizza, typical Vegetables, some local fruit and Sfogliatelle or Babà pastry. You will visit places far from the massive tourism. Stroll through Piazza del Plebiscito, admire the Royal Palace, the San Carlo Opera House, the Castel and explore the lively neighborhood of Quartieri Spagnoli with its street art and big murales. As you snack a personally-curated tasting and traditional menu, you will stroll along Toledo and Spaccanapoli Street past the Ancient Market around Dante Square to reach the Unesco Greek and Roman City Centre with its Squares Churches, Cafeterias and Pastry shops. Learn about the various cultures that have left their lasting mark on Naples.

From Naples: Naples Culture & Street Food Experience

7. From Naples: Naples Culture & Street Food Experience

Vedi Napoli e poi muori” that’s maybe one of the most famous quotes regarding this amazing town.. beloved town of artists, poets, musicians, Naples has so much to live for... You can' t miss a visit discovering its history and traditional cuisine! With a dedicated guide you could dispel any curiosity, discover mysteries and places off the beaten track... and of course taste the delicious and traditional street food ! Your guided tour of the historical city center starts from here: The Cathedral of Naples It is named "cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta '' but everyone knows it as the "Duomo of San Gennaro '' since it is dedicated to the patron saint San Gennaro. Explore Via Dei Tribunali and you'll be completely immersed in one of the most colorful and unique Naples's atmospheres! Here you'll taste the famous Tarallo Napoletano (a spicy salted cookie), and choose your favorite flavor; reach the San Gregorio Armeno alley also called in Italian "la strada dei presepi", one of the most amazing attractions in Naples. You can admire numerous shops with creative nativity scenes and figurines in all variations. Valk along Spaccanapoli; the straight and narrow street that traverses the old, historic center of the city of Naples, that seems to divide the city in two. Time for another tasting... Reach Piazza del Gesu Nuovo; one of Naples' most beautiful squares. It hosts the Church of the Gesu Nuovo with its unsightly façade and the Guglia dell' Immacolata; a wild pinnacle that melts roccoco and gothic art. Walk till the the Teatro San Carlo, the oldest opera house in the world still working. Explore Piazza del Plebiscito, one of the most beautiful squares of Italy. It is a noble semicircular square built on the model of the Pantheon in Rome and it is embraced by a neoclassical colonnade. The two equestrian statues located in front of the church, represent Ferdinand I of Bourbon and Charles III of Bourbon and they are a masterpiece of Antonio Canova. Last stop will be Via Toledo, which has always been considered the most important avenue of Naples and it connects the area of the decumani to Piazza del Plebiscito. ...time for a pizza ! The Piazza Portafoglio, is a pizza folded on itslef (for this reason, wallet that is portafoglio in italian)... Last but not least... time for dessert... sfogliatella or baba or and a delicious espresso

Naples: Walking Tour and Street Food Market

8. Naples: Walking Tour and Street Food Market

This walking tour starts daily from Piazza Municipio by the Neptune Fountain. Alongside your guide you will discover the real heart of Naples, which is full of the artistic influences having been left by different cultures following the Greek and Roman ages. Visit the Piazza Plebiscito with its magnificent Royal Palace, before walking along the seaside to enjoy the view of the bay and Mt. Vesuvius. Afterwards, stroll inside the Pignasecca food market and taste different typical dishes, before walking through the narrow roads of the historical center and along the famous Spaccanapoli. In the historical center you can take the chance to enter a craftsman shop to learn about the tradition of the handmade statues of the Nativity, called Presepe. This is a tradition deeply felt in Naples throughout Christmas which date back to 1,000 years ago. Finally, walk along the central nave of the Naples Cathedral, also known as "Duomo”, and be fascinated by the history of Saint Gennaro and the liquefaction of his blood.

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What people are saying about Spaccanapoli

My friend & I are touring Naples for 3 days only. There is so much to see & we weren’t sure where to start. We ended up booking this tour with Davide on our first evening there. From start to finish, Davide was excellent. He is super knowledgeable & happy to answer questions. The food we tried was delicious. He walked us through the history of each dish & the local areas we visited. I learned so much! We feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon his tour. Highly recommend!!!

Excellent food tour! If you’re considering this authentic, informative and HEALTHIER food tour, book it now! Tried Neapolitan sausage, sautéed veg, margarita and marinara pizza, tarralli, traditional ragu, real Buffalo mozzarella, and pastry. Great tour from a very knowledgeable and experienced guide. Learned so much about Napoli and traditional food. Nothin cheap and deep fried on this tour. Davide was the best! Highly recommend!

Naples was very crowded due to the Christmas holiday. Davide did a wonderful job of navigating the crowds and showing us an exceptional side of the City. He was engaging, and lively and easy to understand.

Davide is prompt, professional, fun and deeply knowledgeable. He cares about the food and its origins, which shows in the highly thoughtful tour he creates. We highly recommend.

It was just great! Davide is absolutely recommended!