Tour Details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
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- San Domenico Maggiore
- Cappella Sansevero
- Artisans Workshops
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Tour Description
Neapolitans have always considered Christmas the most important holiday of the year. A variety of culinary and artistic traditions come together to transform the city during the weeks leading up to and after Christmas into a sensual delight. This special Naples Christmas Tour, organized by some of our native Neapolitan experts, takes us into the heart of the Neapolitan Christmas to savor the sights, smells, and sounds of one of the most fascinating holiday cities in the world.
Naples Christmas Tour
We begin at the church of San Domenico Maggiore, a great example of Neapolitan Gothic and Renaissance art, and then move on to the Chapel of Sansevero, where we'll discuss Giuseppe Sammartino's Veiled Christ, an incredible example of artistic and religious expression transcending the physicality of marble.
Local Crafts
After this aperitivo of high art, we'll dive into the lively streets of Naples where local handicrafts—specifically the production of crèche, a paper mache-like material—are on display. Nativity scenes, or presepe, dominate, and we will explore the different use of material, from wood to terracotta and marble, in a religious and artistic context. Our expert will lead us through the streets where small figurines are sold and made, stopping at one artisan's workshop. Here we'll hear about the special and intricate technique of crèche making.
Want to delve further into Naples' crafts? Check out our Naples Shopping Tour.
Ending at an Enoteca
The walk will end at a small enoteca, or wine bar, where we'll taste some Christmas specialties like taralli, casatiello, sfogliatelle, and babà al limoncello and, of course, have a glass or two of Christmas cheer.
Still hungry? Try our Naples Food Tour.
Experts
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, this tour is not accessible due to the stairs at San Domenico Maggiore.
Do the tastings replace a full meal?
No, tastings included in this tour do not replace a full meal.
Do the tastings replace a full meal?
No, tastings included in this tour do not replace a full meal.
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Fiorella was wonderful showing us many artistic and wonderful sites we would not have seen on our own. She was a terrific resource and promoter of all the must see and do sites of Naples.
Catherine
Jan. 14, 2024
The best guide I have ever had. Fiorella knew everything about everything!!
Catherine
Dec. 30, 2023
Really enjoyed Maria Laura's take on Naples, a city we will visit again. Truly fascinating.
Irene
Dec. 12, 2013