Experience Naples with the Eyes of a Napocolombian on a Walking Tour

Via Toledo is one of the most iconic streets in Naples, an elegant urban corridor where history and everyday life flow side by side. Between noble palaces, historic cafes and modern boutiques, this street tells the true essence of the city.
From here, the Spanish Quarters open up, with their picturesque alleys and murals by Maradona, while a little further on is the famous Toledo station, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe thanks to its play of blue light inspired by the sea.
Walking in Via Toledo means breathing Naples in every step: scents, colors and energy that make it a must-see.

Covered by an iron and glass structure, the gallery is decorated with impressive statues and beautiful frescoes, representing continents, seasons of the year and various classical deities.

On the ground floor you can find shops, cafes and restaurants, while on the top there are mostly offices and commercial spaces.
When it was erected, Galleria Umberto I was a real revolution and became the luxurious space of fashion and elegance it is today, although some venues are now closed.

Piazza Trieste e Trento took its current name in 1919 in celebration of the Italian victory in the First World War, while the current structure is affected by the urban transformations implemented until the end of the nineteenth century.

Irregular in shape, on its edges are the Teatro San Carlo, the Royal Palace, the Palace of Cardinal Zapata, the Palazzo D'Alessandro in Pescolanciano and the seventeenth-century church of San Ferdinando, incorporated into the same lot as the Galleria Umberto I. At the center of the square is the Artichoke Fountain, commissioned by Achille Lauro in 1956.

On the west side, on the ground floor of the Palazzo delle Prefettura, is the famous Caffè Gambrinus, which still houses the decoration created by some important artists active between the end of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; the cafe boasts illustrious patrons such as Gabriele D'Annunzio and Filippo Tommaso Marinetti.
in the center The Artichoke fountain is one of the monumental fountains of Naples

The Square of Plebiscite
The Square of Plebiscite
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Piazza del Plebiscito is one of the most elegant and monumental public spaces in the city. Currently it is the place of celebration of most of the cultural events in Naples.The square is located between two imposing buildings facing each other: the Basilica of San Francesco da Paola, one of the largest churches in Naples with a neoclassical facade and a large semicircular colonnade on one side, and the sober Palazzo Reale, one of the most interesting places in the city due to its excellent state of preservation, on the other. It is a pleasant place to explore, especially in a chaotic city like Naples, where it is nice to find a corner of peace that allows you to enjoy calmly the monuments that surround it.

The Lungomare Caracciolo is one of the most famous promenades in Naples, about 4 km long, from Borgo Santa Lucia to Via Caracciolo.

If you have booked one of our rooms, you are right next to this place, which will allow you to admire Castel dell’Ovo and the Municipal Villa with the Dohrn Aquarium, but not only.

If you feel like enjoying enchanting views of the sea, here you will be in the right place, even for a stop for lunch and dinner, as the Lungomare Caracciolo and its surroundings are full of restaurants and clubs.

In any season of the year it is pleasant to take a walk, but it is in summer that it expresses its best, with the sun reflecting on the water, Vesuvius in the background, the Listing of the island of Capri and the promontory of Posillipo in the distance and outdoor tables.

Let's see in more detail what to expect from this walk to discover.

The Royal Palace of Naples is located in Piazza del Plebiscito, on the opposite side from the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola. The Royal Palace is one of the most visited attractions in Naples since it houses objects, paintings, frescoes and tapestries of great value and well-appointed rooms that tell the story of the city from the seventeenth century until the arrival of the Savoy family. The Palace was commissioned by the viceroy of the Kingdom of Naples Fernando Ruiz de Castro who wanted to build a residence in the city worthy of hosting the King of Spain Philip III of Habsburg. The strategic position in which the building was erected right near the Port of Naples allowed the royal family, in case of enemy attack, to leave the city by sea. -

The Real Teatro di San Carlo is the opera house of Naples, among the most famous and prestigious in the world.

Founded in 1737, it is the oldest opera house in the world to be still active[1], the first Italian theater to establish a school for dance; it anticipates the Teatro alla Scala in Milan by 41 years and the Teatro La Fenice in Venice by 55 years.[2] Originally, it could accommodate 3,285 spectators,[3] which was reduced to 1386 following safety regulations. It has a large audience, five rows of horseshoe-shaped boxes plus a large royal box, a gallery and a stage

Given its size, structure and antiquity it was a model for later theatres in Europe.

Overlooking the homonymous street and, laterally, Piazza Trieste and Trento, the theater, in line with other great architectural works of the period, such as the great Bourbon palaces, was the symbol of a Naples that emphasized its status as a great European capital.6]

It was built at the behest of King Charles I of Anjou when, following the defeat of the Swabians in 1266 and the accession to the throne of Sicily, he decided to move the capital from Palermo to Naples. In the 15th century, Alfonso V of Aragon modernized the Neapolitan symbol, preserving the Palatine Chapel, some towers and the walls of the ancient building.Its imposing structure, visible from a distance, has five towers joined by impregnable walls with a huge ditch to surround the entire structure.

Inside, however, very little of the original 14th century elements is preserved. Here the famous Palatine Chapel preserves its original structure, a small church located in the courtyard of the castle, where there are fragments of the fresco of Giotto's "Stories of the Old and New Testaments".

In the heart of the Spanish Quarters is one of the most beloved symbols of Naples: the mural of Maradona. An immense open-air work that celebrates the Pibe de Oro as an eternal icon, able to unite generations and tell the story of an entire people.
Around the murals, the streets of the neighborhood become a true secular sanctuary: flags, photos, scarves, altars and smaller murals turn each alley into a spontaneous and vibrant tribute to the Argentine legend.

Walking here means experiencing the most authentic Naples, made of devotion, colors and daily life that flows between scooters, clothes and smiles. A unique place, where football and identity blend into an emotion that remains in the heart.

Spaccanapoli is the street that cuts through the historic center of Naples like a thin blade, revealing in one fell swoop centuries of history, art and daily life. Walking here means crossing the most authentic soul of the city: baroque churches, craft shops, ancient palaces and the continuous coming and going of people that makes this place an open-air theater.

Every corner tells something: scents of traditional cuisine, sounds, colors and details that speak of the truest Naples. Spaccanapoli is not just a street, it is an experience that accompanies the visitor into the beating heart of the city.

The Santa Chiara Monumental Complex is one of the most fascinating places in Naples: an oasis of silence and beauty in the heart of the historic center. Its famous Majolica Cloister, decorated with brightly colored tiles and hand-painted columns, is a unique masterpiece, capable of surprising every visitor.

Next to the cloister are the Gothic Basilica, the museum and the archaeological area, which tell more than seven centuries of history. Walking through these spaces means entering a suspended dimension, where art and spirituality meet in perfect harmony.

A not to be missed place to discover the most elegant and contemplative Naples.

The Cathedral of Naples, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, is one of the most important treasures of the city. Its neo-Gothic façade introduces to a majestic interior, rich in chapels, frescoes and precious details that tell centuries of history and devotion.

The spiritual heart of the Duomo is the Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, where the relics of the patron saint are kept and where, three times a year, the faithful await the famous miracle of blood liquefaction. An event that has fascinated and involved the entire city for centuries.

Visiting the Duomo means getting in touch with the deepest Naples, made of faith, art and traditions that still live with extraordinary intensity.

Napoli Sotterranea is an amazing journey into the secret heart of the city: a labyrinth of tunnels, cisterns and cavities carved into the tuff, which tell more than two thousand years of history. Here you will discover the shelters of the Second World War, the ancient Greco-Roman aqueducts and passages that show the most mysterious and fascinating face of Naples.

This stage represents the conclusion of our tour, but with an important note:
➡️ Entrance to Naples Underground is not included in the tour price and must be purchased separately.
➡️ If you wish to visit it, you can continue independently, without the Guide’s accompaniment, following the official routes proposed by the organization.

A unique experience for those who want to discover what lies beneath the roads we have just explored together.