Naples: Veiled Christ & Santa Chiara Cloister Small Group Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

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.

What's Included

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

Meals and drinks

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza del Gesù Nuovo
80134 Napoli NA, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Via Duomo
80138 Napoli NA, Italy

The tour will finish in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

What To Expect

Naples (Pass By)

The best of dowtown in Naples

Piazza del Gesu Nuovo

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo

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

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spaccanapoli (Pass 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.

Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara

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

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore (Pass 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 (Pass 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

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Via Dei Tribunali (Pass By)

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

Statua del Dio Nilo

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via San Gregorio Armeno (Pass 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

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.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Naples: Veiled Christ & Santa Chiara Cloister Small Group Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025