Baroque Naples: Guided Private Walking Tour with Art Historian

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About this activity

Our meeting point will be the church of San Gregorio Armeno. From the first access, the splendor will completely overwhelm you: from the ceiling, passing through the pulpits and chapels. Our journey will continue to Piazzetta Nilo, with the large sculpture of the Nile God, and the next stop is the church of Gesù Vecchio. The Jesuit order used the spectacularness of the Baroque to directly strike the faithful, who also became a spectator. This is precisely the first mother church of the order. Over time, and with the exponential increase in the power and importance of the Order of the Jesuits in Naples, a new building was chosen as a reference point: we are heading towards the church of Gesù Nuovo, located in the square of the same name. It was a civil building, Palazzo Sanseverino, then disused and used as a sacred building. The entrance is truly spectacular! The last stop is the the cloister of Santa Chira: in an almost mystical peace, the most precious maiolicas of the city.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Grand Tour Experience

What is included

Included

Included: Guided walking tour

Not included

Not included: Admission tickets to Santa Chiara Complex

Itinerary

Chiesa e Chiostro di San Gregorio Armeno

20 min

One of the most ancient complex in Naples, full of the richness and greatness of the Baroque art
Statua del Dio Nilo

Passing by

A great statue of the Aegyptian God Nile in the middle of the heart of the old town
Basilica dell'Immacolata al Gesu Vecchio

30 min

The first Mother church of the Jesuits in Naples: the beauty will amaze you!
Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo

30 min

The new mother church of the Jesuits: a bigger church for their increasing power! Inside a typical 16th century building, you'll meet one of the most beautiful expressions of the Neapolitan Baroque
Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara

30 min Admission not included

In the wonderful cloister, you'll see the most famous majolicas of the Southern Italy, in a peaceful stop between the city noise!