Naples: Veiled Christ & Santa Chiara Cloister Small Group Tour

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Interno Cappella Sansevero — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cristo Velato — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Naples is a mixture of colors and perfumes. Visitors are enchanted by the warmth of its people and the sounds of daily life; Naples’ life unfolds slowly and simply, but in a charming way.

Walk down the street of Spaccanapoli where you can admire the beauty of its buildings and old churches in different architectural styles, aligned along picturesque streets.

The tour grants access to the Sansevero Chapel, home to the renowned Veiled Christ, and the majestic Santa Chiara Complex, celebrated for its stunning majolica-adorned cloister.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French
Operated by: Askos Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guidance by local expert
Included: Santa Chiara Cloister admission fee
Included: Cappella Sansevero admission fee
Included: Small group (maximum 30 people per guide)

Not included

Not included: Meals and drinks

Itinerary

Naples

Passing by

The best of dowtown in Naples
Piazza del Gesu Nuovo

10 min

The meeting point is the tourist information office in front of the Entrance of Church of Gesù Nuovo.

In “Piazza del Gesù” there’s a plaque put up by the Unesco to mark the fact that the historical center of Naples is included in the World Heritage sites list and is considered as one of the most ancient and richest historical centers in Europe.
Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara

15 min

Visit the Church of the monastery of Saint Chiara dating back the 14th century. It was made in Gothic style but during the 18th century decorated in a Baroque style that gives the church its look of opulence and splendor
Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo

30 min

Visit one of the most beautiful Church in Naples dated to XVI century
Spaccanapoli

Passing by

In the center of the city there is a famous old street called “Spaccanapoli”, a long and narrow street that divides the old Naples in two perfect halfs. It consists of many shops, restaurants and typical alleys.
Stop 6

20 min Admission included

Visit the famous Santa Chiara Cloister with the celebrated majolica artwork.

On Sunday afternoon, the cloister is closed, so you can book the option including only the entrance to Sansevero Chapel
Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore

Passing by

Have a look to Piazza St. Gaetano, the oldest square of the city. “Agorà” was situated here in Greek times. In Roman times this place was taken by a forum. Around it are located two magnificent monumental churches of Naples: San Lorenzo and San Paolo Maggiore.
Piazza San Domenico Maggiore

Passing by

Further down the "Spaccanapoli" street we will see San Domenico Maggiore square, with its Church, where a perfect overlapping of different architectural styles will certainly amaze you.
Museo Cappella Sansevero

30 min Admission included

During the tour customers will be impressed by the absolute pearl of Naples, famous Chapel San Severo featuring the statue “Cristo Velato” by Giuseppe Sanmartino. This marble statue is a masterpiece of the 18th century representing dead Christ covered by a veil. Legend has it that an alchemist taught the sculptor how to convert real veil into a marble veil.
Via Dei Tribunali

Passing by

It was the main decumanus or Decumanus Maggiore of the ancient Greek and then Roman city of Neapolis.
Statua del Dio Nilo

10 min

Walking in Spaccanapoli you will see the famous Statue of the God of Nile river is an Ancient Roman, likely Hellenistic, marble statue dating from the 2nd to 3rd century A.C.

Have a small break enjoing a typical neapolitan coffee in one of the famous bar of the old city centre.
Via San Gregorio Armeno

Passing by

Proceed along the little side street called “San Gregorio Armeno”. It is today one of the most famous streets of the city, visited by people from every part of the world for its unique nativity scene workshops.
Duomo di Napoli

25 min

The baroque cathedral of Saint Gennaro dating back to the 13th century is at the heart of the Neapolitan faith. Here the blood of the saint patron St. Gennaro is preserved. It becomes liquid during the so-called “Miracle of St. Gennaro”. This explains why all citizens show deep devotion towards this church.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is outside the tourist information office red building located in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo.

The guide will be waiting travellers holding an ASKOS TOURS sign to be recognized.

End point

The tour will finish in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

Using your ticket

This activity is an in-person guided tour. Your guide will be holding the Sansevero Chapel tickets, which will be utilized upon your arrival at the chapel.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Animals are not allowed inside Sansevero Chapel and St Claire's Cloister. Therefore, if you are attending with your pet you will have to wait outside when visiting
Taking photos inside Sansevero Chapel is forbidden

Options

Italian Tour NO CLOISTER

NO CHIOSTRO DI SANTA CHIARA: Santa Chiara Cloister is NOT included in this option since it is closed on October 22nd

Cloister not included: This tour is already offered at a reduced rate because it does NOT include admission to the Cloister nor its visit.
French Tour
What's included in this option: - French guided tour
- Entrance ticket to Sansevero Chapel
- Entrance ticket to S. Chiara Cloister
Duration: 2 hours: 2h30m
English Tour
What's included in this option: - English guided tour
- Entrance ticket to Sansevero Chapel
- Entrance ticket to S. Chiara Cloister
Duration: 2 hours: 2h30m
Italian Tour
- Entrance included: Sansevero Chapel + Santa Chiara Cloister