Walking Tour of the Neapolitan Superstition Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Piazza Principe Umberto, Naples, 80142, Italy
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Overview

If you want to discover the world of Neapolitan superstition, this experience is perfect for you. We will visit the places of the 'evil eye' and superstition, with a lover and singer of popular tradition who will immerse us fully in the rich world of superstition: anecdotes, stories, songs, nursery rhymes, potions and 'magical' practices that are strongly rooted in the culture Neapolitan. Various typical themed gadgets will be delivered.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in Piazza Bellini, near the Greek Walls, to continue our itinerary in the places of superstition.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Piazza Bellini
The Neapolitans are known to be a superstitious people. Beyond the clichés, the presence in the city of a large number of "magical" and profane rituals with which the Neapolitans drive away negative influences is undoubted. In this experience, through a short guided tour that will converge in a place in the center of Naples, you will get to know the world of Neapolitan superstition. A connoisseur of popular culture, also through stories and anecdotes, songs and nursery rhymes, will illustrate the ambiguous relationship that exists between the sacred and the profane in the Neapolitan capital. We will start from Piazza Bellini, to visit the most important places related to local superstition. We will discover the origin of some typical "charms", the relationship of the Neapolitans with death, the history and importance of the lottery game, the cunto of pezzentelle souls, the history of the newsstands, accompanied by a traditional lover and cantor who will will immerse you in the world of Neapolitan superstition.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Busto di Pulcinella
Why do we touch Pulcinella's nose?
Duration: 5 mins
3. Complesso Museale Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco
History of the church and the cult of pezzentelle souls. Death in the Neapolitan superstition.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Underground Naples
The munaciello: figure of the Neapolitan superstition.
5. Piazza San Gaetano
Piazza San Gaetano is the center of the ancient city. We will hear the story of the munaciello and the beautiful Marianas.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Via San Gregorio Armeno
The history of the shops and the origin of the Sanctuary. Dissolution of the blood and San Pantaleone: saint of the lot.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Spaccanapoli
Spaccanapoli, the road that seems to split the city in two, will take us to Piazza San Domenico.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Piazza San Domenico Maggiore
We will end our itinerary in Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, with one last superstitious ritual.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Typical gadget

Exclusion

Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by APSIS Tour Napoli

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