Private tour in Napoli Raffaele R

The Skull with Ears in the Underground of Naples: Tour with your Local Archaeologist

Tour #822712

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Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

1 hour 30 minutes

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Napoli tour:

In the heart of San Gregorio Armeno street, famous for the Neapolitan nativity scenes, there is an incredible underground hidden and mysterious place: the Church of Santa Luciella ai Librai. Founded in 1327, it became the private church of the Corporation of Stone Masons and Rock Cutters: they asked to Santa Luciella - Patron of the eyes - protection since they often risked their eyesight because of their job. The Church was entrusted to Respiriamo Arte Cultural Association - founded by 4 young Neapolitans - since 2016: they saved and reopened after 30 years of abandon and decay the Church, making it safe and usable! Beneath the Church the famous Skull with Ears is enshrined: since the 17th century, Neapolitans came to pray to it hoping that the skull, listening, would take their prayers to the afterworld, as a messenger between the world of the living and the world of the dead. I really hope that this experience will make you emotional as I do any time: a very special place, the real soul of Naples!

Your Napoli tour itinerary

- We'll meet at Piazza San Gaetano, just near the statue in the middle of the square (outisde) - Piazza San Gaetano was the roman forum of the ancien Neapolis: i'll tell you about the deep roots of this incredible city! (outside) - We'll stroll down the San Gregorio Armeno street: famous worldwide for the artisans of the Nativity scenes, you'll be breathless about the beauty and the poetry of this little precious statues! You can't help about buying one: you'll take a piece of Naples with you! (outside) - Nestled in a corner of a narrow street, here you are Santa Luciella Church: a tiny precious church, that welcomes you with a dazzling majolica floor. The story of this place is absolutely stunning! (inside) - The skull with ears: going downstairs, in the lower cemetery, you'll immediately "meet" the skull with ears: you can even confess him your deepest desire! (inside)

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Walking tour

What's included
  • Other: Guided tour by a professional tour guide, expert in Archaeology and Art History
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
  • Tickets
Meeting location

Piazza San Gaetano, Napoli, Campania, 80138 Italy

Piazza San Gaetano - Napoli Iìll be waiting near the statue

Other details
Tour categories

Religious Sites

History

Languages
Fluent

English

Fluent

Italian

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

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up to 10 people

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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