A Self-Guided Tour Through the Historical Heart of Naples
Experience the magic of GPS-playback on this immersive stroll through through Naples. On this self-guided tour of Naples, you'll feel a sense of local pride in the three-millennia-old city where pizza was born. Neapolitans are loud, chaotic, and wonderfully friendly, with an undying passion for their storied city.
On this tour, you’ll hear about the various chapters in Naples’ history, from its time as a Greek colony, to the era when it was a Roman city subject to continuous conquest and, finally, its incorporation into a united Italy.
As you wind through the Via dei Tribunal, you’ll experience the sounds, smells, and tastes of the city where pizza was born. You’ll come to appreciate the majesty of churches like San Gregorio Armeno and Santa Chiara and then stroll down Via dei Presepi. Finally, you’ll weave through the Spanish Quarter’s maze to discover a shrine to the Neapolitan religion of football and its greatest deity, Diego Armando Maradona.
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A Self-Guided Tour Through the Historical Heart of Naples
What's included in A Self-Guided Tour Through the Historical Heart of Naples
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Porta CapuanaPass-by Only
As you pass through Porta Capuana, imagine entering Naples as people did during the Renaissance. This historic gate marks the entrance to the ancient city.
Via Dei TribunaliPass-by Only
Walking down Via dei Tribunali, you’ll be immersed in the bustling atmosphere of Naples' historic center. This street is famous for its authentic Neapolitan pizza and vibrant street life.
Duomo di NapoliPass-by Only
As you approach the Duomo di Napoli, admire its stunning facade and hear about the miraculous blood of San Gennaro. The cathedral is a cornerstone of Naples’ religious and cultural identity.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Porta Capuana is a 15 minute walk from Napoli Central train station and the Garibaldi underground station.
End Points
- The tour ends at the Maradona Mural.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
