Naples: Veiled Christ & Santa Chiara Cloister small group tour

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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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Adult

Ages 18 or above
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Children

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Things To Know

  • Guidance by local expert
  • Santa Chiara Cloister admission fee
  • Cappella San Severo admission fee
  • Small group (maximum 30 people per guide)
  • Meals and drinks
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Naples (Pass-by Only)

The best of dowtown in Naples

Piazza del Gesu Nuovo

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.

Chiesa di Santa Chiara

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

Gesu Nuovo Church

Visit one of the most beautiful Church in Naples dated to XVI century

Spaccanapoli (Pass-by Only)

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.

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

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Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore (Pass-by Only)

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.

Piazza San Domenico Maggiore (Pass-by Only)

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.

Museo Cappella Sansevero

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.

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Via dei Tribunali (Pass-by Only)

It was the main decumanus or Decumanus Maggiore of the ancient Greek and then Roman city of Neapolis.

Statua del Dio Nilo

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.

Via San Gregorio Armeno (Pass-by Only)

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.

Duomo di Napoli

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.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • The meeting point is outside the tourist information office red building located in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo. The guide will be waiting travellers holding an ASKOS TOURS sign to be recognized.

End Points

  • The tour will finish in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.8
Based on 209 reviews

What do other 209 guests say about Naples: Veiled Christ & Santa Chiara Cloister small group tour

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Barbara B
5
Mar 2024
La nostra guida Eduardo molto bravo e competente simpatico e professionale posto visitati bellissimi il Cristo Velato emozionante
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831mariellab
5
Mar 2024
Napoli bellissima!! Il fascino senza tempo dei suoi quartieri ti fa innamorare di questa città. Il tempo si ferma e tu con esso . Il cuore di Napoli ,il mare ,il Vomero il cibo tutto eccezionale.
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CATIA_B
5
Mar 2024
la guida Francesco è stato bravissimo e ci ha fatto innamorare di Napoli. preparato professionale e brillante ha saputo coniugare storia arte ironia e credenze popolari napoletane fantastico

Search Availability

SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Guidance by local expert
  • Santa Chiara Cloister admission fee
  • Cappella San Severo admission fee
  • Small group (maximum 30 people per guide)
Not Included
  • Meals and drinks
Additional Information
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels