Naples and the Historic Center: Sansevero Chapel and Santa Chiara Cloister – Group Tour

Meet your guide in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo
Meet your guide, an expert in art history, near the tourist information point in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, just a 5-minute walk from the Dante stop on Metro Line 1. As you explore together on this 2.5-hour walking tour, you will not only learn the hidden secrets behind Naples’ most impressive works of art, but also step off the usual tourist paths to discover the vibrant heart of this UNESCO World Heritage city.

Explore Naples’ artistic treasures
During the tour, you will discover the city’s main attractions, including the impressive Church of Gesù Nuovo—a masterpiece of Baroque architecture—and the 14th-century Basilica of Santa Chiara. Follow Spaccanapoli through the historic heart of Naples to San Gregorio Armeno and listen as your guide brings centuries of Italian history to life. Afterwards, head to Naples Cathedral, where you will hear the story of San Gennaro and the miracle of the liquefaction of his blood.

Sansevero Chapel and the Veiled Christ
The final stop of our tour is the remarkable Sansevero Chapel, also known as the Chapel of Santa Maria della Pietà. Here you will be amazed by the “Veiled Christ” by Giuseppe Sanmartino, dating back to the 18th century. This breathtaking masterpiece carved in white marble is considered by many to be one of the greatest sculptures ever created—a true highlight of our tour.

End of the walking tour
After the visit to the Sansevero Chapel, the walking tour will conclude in the center of Naples.