Strolling through Naples: Treasures of Historic Center

commute 2,11 miles on foot 0h49'👣
tour ~5h20' 🎭

Intro

“Secrets and Treasures of the Historic Center” is our third suggested walking tour through Naples. We begin our journey at Piazza Quattro Palazzi, easily accessible by metro. From here, we’ll venture towards the historic heart of the city, guided by the street known as Spaccanapoli, which splits the old town perfectly in half.

We’ll pause at a square known as the Body of Naples to uncover the mysteries behind the resting God Nile statue.

Our next stop will be the extraordinary churches where some of Naples’ most distinguished rulers rest. At Piazza San Domenico, we’ll also sample the renowned ministerial praline.

Undoubtedly intriguing will be the Sansevero Chapel, enhanced by the mystery and esoteric interests of the seventh Prince of Sansevero, Raimondo di Sangro, who created the famous anatomical machines.

Following that, we’ll explore the stunning monastic complex of Santa Chiara, featuring a remarkable cloister adorned with beautiful majolica tiles.

Then, we move to a square dominated by the immense Gesù Nuovo church, notable for its magnificent diamond-shaped rustication, originally part of a palace façade.

Our journey continues to Italy’s most impressive archaeological museum, and if our energy allows, we’ll conclude at the charming church of San Giovanni a Carbonara.

The route is easy and highly engaging. Please remember that some attractions require ticket purchases.

We warmly invite you to watch the full video of this walk on our YouTube channel 🎬!

🧭 Walk route (Google Maps 🗺️)

🏁 Route milestones

⏰ Opening hours

Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Giorgio Maggiore
📍 40.84973, 14.26071
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00 AM – 12:30 PM
05:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Wednesday
09:00 AM – 12:30 PM
05:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Thursday
09:00 AM – 12:30 PM
05:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Friday
09:00 AM – 12:30 PM
05:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Saturday
09:00 AM – 12:30 PM
05:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Sunday
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
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Sant'Angelo a Nilo
📍 40.84837, 14.25561
Monday
08:30 AM – 01:00 PM
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Tuesday
08:30 AM – 01:00 PM
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Wednesday
08:30 AM – 01:00 PM
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Thursday
08:30 AM – 01:00 PM
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Friday
08:30 AM – 01:00 PM
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Saturday
08:30 AM – 01:00 PM
04:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Sunday
08:30 AM – 01:00 PM
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San Domenico Maggiore
📍 40.84880, 14.25449
Monday
10:00 AM – 01:30 PM
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 01:30 PM
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 01:30 PM
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 01:30 PM
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 01:30 PM
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 05:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 05:30 PM
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Sansevero Chapel Museum
📍 40.84930, 14.25488
Monday
09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Thursday
09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Friday
09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Saturday
09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Sunday
09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
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🧭 Walk route (Google Maps 🗺️) (continued)

🏁 Route milestones (continued)

⏰ Opening hours

Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara
📍 40.84723, 14.25264
Monday
09:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Tuesday
09:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday
09:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Thursday
09:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Friday
09:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Saturday
09:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 02:00 PM
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Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo
📍 40.84744, 14.25199
Monday
08:00 AM – 12:45 PM
04:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Tuesday
08:00 AM – 12:45 PM
04:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday
08:00 AM – 12:45 PM
04:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Thursday
08:00 AM – 12:45 PM
04:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Friday
08:00 AM – 12:45 PM
04:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Saturday
08:00 AM – 12:45 PM
04:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Sunday
08:00 AM – 12:45 PM
04:00 PM – 07:00 PM
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Prince of Naples Gallery
📍 40.85241, 14.25033
Monday
07:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Tuesday
07:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Wednesday
07:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Thursday
07:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Friday
07:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Saturday
07:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Sunday
07:00 AM – 08:00 PM
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
📍 40.85360, 14.25053
Monday
09:00 AM – 06:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
09:00 AM – 06:30 PM
Thursday
09:00 AM – 06:30 PM
Friday
09:00 AM – 06:30 PM
Saturday
09:00 AM – 06:30 PM
Sunday
09:00 AM – 06:30 PM
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San Giovanni a Carbonara
Monday
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
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