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Things to do in Via dei Tribunali

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Naples: Old Town and Veiled Christ Tour

1. Naples: Old Town and Veiled Christ Tour

Explore one of the oldest cities in Europe with your guide and cross the heart of the historic center of Naples from Piazza Bellini, where you still find visible portions of Greek walls. Skirt the Conservatory of Naples, with the chance to hear the rehearsals of young Neapolitan musicians. Continue to Via dei Tribunali, the Decumano Maggiore of ancient Neapolis, but also one of the liveliest and richest streets in Naples.  See the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore alla Pietrasanta, with its ancient Romanesque bell tower, and the mysterious church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco. The Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore, an Angevin jewel, and the Duomo, which preserves the miraculous holy blood di San Gennar, beloved patron Saint of the city, will be waiting for you a few steps away. Back to Spaccanapoli, the lower decumanus, you will stroll through the teeming and characteristic Neapolitan shops. Discover the wonderful Basilica of San Domenico Maggiore, with its square of the same name that makes the scenery unique. The last stop will be the precious Sansevero Chapel: the vision of the Veiled Christ, together with the story of your guide, will be a unique and unforgettable experience.

Historic Naples: City Center Guided Walking Tour

2. Historic Naples: City Center Guided Walking Tour

The city center of Naples is listed by Unesco as World Heritage Site. A local guide will accompany you to discover the beauty and the history of this unique city. The tour starts from the Duomo, the main cathedral where is stored the famous the vial of Sanit Gennaro 's blood. Next you will walk through the picturesque street of Saint. Gregorio Armeno, where skilled artisians made realistic and refined nativity scenes. Here, you will visit the majestic baroque church of Saint Patrzia. Few steps away, you will be fascinated by the mysterious statue of Nile God. Strolling along the inferior “decumans” one of the three Greek -Roman streets which lead to the austere and ghotic church of Saint Chiara, a religous buldings of Naples. The tour will ends nearby by the Gesù Nuovo Square. Experience the history and the mystery of Naples.

The Best of Naples Private Walking Tour

3. The Best of Naples Private Walking Tour

The tour includes a visit to the fascinating square called "Piazza del Gesù" where you will see the church of Gesù Nuovo and the obelisk of Immacolatella. Walk along the street, Spaccanapoli, which follows the same direction as the ancient Greek and Roman streets. Admire the Church of Saint Chiara dating back to the 14th-century, the square of Saint Domenico, and experience the traditional atmosphere of Naples with its sounds, smells, and tastes. Next, walk on the street called via dei Tribunali and see the church of Saint Lorenzo dating back to the 13th-century, San Gregorio Armeno (the street of nativities), and then the Cathedral of Saint Gennaro with its baroque style chapel where the blood of the Saint is preserved.

Naples: Private Walking Tour

4. Naples: Private Walking Tour

Enjoy a private walking tour of Naples to get a full appreciation of its mix of architectural styles, from the elegant 18th-century palazzos to imposing castles and wonderful churches. Founded by ancient Greeks, the city was once the capital of southern Italy, and has been settled by Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Swabians, and Spanish Bourbons. Your guide will provide a wealth of history as you explore the historic center, where Neapolitans have lived since the 6th century BC. The tour includes a fascinating walk through the Umberto Primo Gallery and Via Toledo, and a stroll in Piazza del Gesù to see the Church of Gesù Nuovo and the Immacolatella obelisk. Wander down the famous Spaccanapoli to the 14th-century monastery of Santa Chiara and the Piazza San Domenico. Along the way, experience one of Naples most famous inventions, and sample a slice of authentic Neapolitan pizza.

Classic Naples: Vespa Private Tour

5. Classic Naples: Vespa Private Tour

Discover Naples from the seat of a vintage Vespa in the company of a friendly and experienced guide. Naples boasts the largest UNESCO-protected historic center in Europe, and on this 4-hour tour you will see many of the most emblematic monuments, navigating streets that larger vehicles can’t access. Discover vibrant areas, such as the narrow streets of Spaccanapoli and Via dei Tribunali. Admire the facade of Gesù Nuovo, enter the Church of Santa Chiara, and walk through the San Gregorio Armeno (the Christmas Alley). Visit the famous Veiled Christ inside Sansevero Chapel (closed on Tuesdays) and the macabre Church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco (closed on Sundays), guarded by 3 bronze skulls (entry tickets for these sites are not included). Admire the looming castle of Piazza del Municipio, and the entrance to the former public shooting gallery of the Galleria Umberto I. After the historic center and main monuments of the city, enjoy the famous breathtaking views from Posillipo Hill, and have a relaxing walk into Virgiliano Park where you can admire the best panorama of the Bay of Naples. Authorized tourist guides have all been carefully selected. They will lead you along the chosen route on comfortable vintage Vespas, selected from among the most exclusive that Piaggio ever produced.

Naples: Underground and City Private Walking Tour

6. Naples: Underground and City Private Walking Tour

Uncover the fascinating history of Naples, where facts and fiction live side by side Approximately three thousand years ago, Greek settlers coming from the island of Rhodes landed in the bay at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. Here, on a hill directly overlooking the sea and nearby island, they established a trading post. The new settlement was given the name Parthenope, in honor of the siren who subjected sailors to her seductive song off that island's enchanted shores. After falling in love with one of those sailors, the same cunning Ulysses who knew how to resist her song, she took her own life, hopeless after his rejection. Her body was buried in the bay, which passes down the memory of her voluptuous figure with its sinuous outline. Historical fact and myth merge in the stories about the birth of one of the oldest and most fascinating cities in Italy. From history, we know that in the mid-fifth century BC, during the struggles for supremacy between the Greeks and Etruscans on the Tyrrhenian coast, the inhabitants of the Greek city Cuma founded a bigger and more solid city downstream of Parthenope and called it Nea Polis, or "new city". Never has a name been more appropriate for a city where ancient and modern live together daily in an eternal present. It was Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Norman, French, and Spanish before it was ever Italian, but also a bit Arabic, African and in recent times even American and Asian... the thousand faces of Naples show themselves in every corner of the city, which has preserved the urban layout adopted by its Cuman founders in its ancient center intact. Under the churches, the palaces and the streets that come together in its dense urban fabric, a parallel city unfolds, never completely abandoned, which is made up of archaeological remains, streets and tunnels dug over the centuries into the soft tufa rock which makes up this restless terrain with its volcanic origins. Our journey to discover the foundations of Naples starts off from Via dei Tribunali, which retraces the path of the Decumanus Major, the main road axis of the standard Greco-Roman city. We will then come to the Forum, whose monumental ruins survive in the underground sections of the basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore. After a stop at the underground cemetery of the church dedicated to the souls in Purgatory, the scene of a macabre cult of the dead, we will come to the lively Piazza Bellini, where a portion of Greek wall is still visible. At the end of Via San Sebastiano stands the monastery of Santa Chiara, built in the fourteenth century on the site of Roman baths.

From Rome: Taste of Naples Tour with Underground Caverns

7. From Rome: Taste of Naples Tour with Underground Caverns

Take your taste buds on an adventure on a tour of Naples from Rome. Ride the train from Rome. Enjoy the city sights and eat your fill with a traditional breakfast, street food, Neapolitan pizza, and a sweet Babà (syrup-soaked sponge cake). Relax in the comfort of your business class train seat as you travel to Naples. Get to Naples quickly on a high-speed train. Meet your guide at the station. Have a delicious breakfast once you arrive. After breakfast, head underground to see the old parts of the city that were created by the ancient Greeks. Continue to Via dei Tribunali street to try some traditional street food. Sit down with a classic Neapolitan pizza and a beer for lunch. Gaze out at stunning views of Vesuvius and the picturesque waterfront as you eat. Walk along the wide boulevards of Royal Naples for views of the palace and the church of San Francesco di Paola. Complete your day in Naples with a delectable Babà cake before boarding your high-speed train back to Rome.

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What people are saying about Via dei Tribunali

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 44 reviews

All good, from the punctuality to the competence of the guide to the contents of the guided tour without which we could not have fully understood what we have seen and grasped the essence of the millenary history of Naples. After a complete overview of the historic center and its thousand-year-old origins, the tour ends at the Sansevero chapel, astounding in front of its magnificence. Truly unmissable

The tour of the historic center of Naples with the final visit of the San Severo chapel was a very positive experience, thanks above all to the preparation, empathy and friendliness of Alessandra, the tour guide. I highly recommend this tour to better discover and appreciate the richness of downtown Naples.

We could not have made a better choice to fully appreciate the various facets of a unique city like Naples. Livio, our tour guide, involved us with his competence and sympathy in an exciting tour. Truly an unforgettable experience that I assure you made the difference.

The experience was very pleasant and at the same time relaxing (despite the many people who crowded the streets of Naples during the Epiphany). The credit goes to the guide Daniela who transferred her knowledge and experience to us in a simple, calm and welcoming way

Very well organized tour; Alessandra (our guide) gave us a lot of information and shared miths, history and facts with the typical Napolitan humour. It ws both fun and informative