Private Tour of Naples' History With Expert Guide

This three-hour stroll takes you along the Naples' waterfront, exploring the political and social history of the city from its Greek origins as Neapolis (the new city) to modern times. Discover the city led by either an art or social historian and while exploring rich scholarly themes, see the realistic picture of life in Naples today. Embark on this private tour covering Naples' rich history and culture through visits to many palaces, churches and monuments from the waterfront to the historic center.

The walk begins with an exploration of Castel Nuovo, the political fulcrum of the city during antiquity, when there was an important commercial port in the area (some Roman ships have recently been discovered nearby), up through the high medieval period when Petrarch and Boccaccio were guests here. You will also observe the other Neapolitan castle, Castle dell'Ovo (literally, the egg castle), which also has a history stretching back to Roman times and has had many reincarnations, most notably as a prison under the Normans.

With a view of the bay of Naples as a backdrop, continue on to the Palazzo Reale, designed by Domenico Fontana, which served as the royal palace during the reign of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century. Boasting an overwrought imperial-style of interior decoration, the royal apartments attest to the wealth and power of the city during Bourbon rule. Your itinerary can vary at this point, turning in to the dense Spanish district and its artist treasures, such as the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, or continuing on Via Toledo towards the historic center of the city. The emphasis of this walk is on understanding the political and social development of Naples, and therefore serves as an excellent primer for further explorations in the city.

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