Free self-guided walk · Naples

Spaccanapoli and the old centre

A free self-guided walk through the old centre of Naples, from Piazza del Gesù along Spaccanapoli to Via San Gregorio Armeno and Via dei Tribunali, ending at the Duomo.

Distance
1.9 km
Walking time
26 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
7

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About this walk

The historic centre of Naples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, still follows the street grid of the Greek city. This walk follows its two main streets, Spaccanapoli and Via dei Tribunali, past churches, cloisters and the street of nativity-scene workshops.

The streets are lively and narrow. Watch for scooters.

  • Terrain: Flat and paved, with uneven basalt stones. Narrow streets shared with scooters.
  • Best time: Morning, when churches are open and streets are busy but not packed.

Route map

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The stops

  1. Piazza del Gesù Nuovo

    Start by the church with the diamond-pointed stone façade.

  2. Santa Chiara

    A large church with a cloister decorated in majolica tiles.

  3. Piazza San Domenico Maggiore

    A square on Spaccanapoli with a Baroque spire.

  4. Cappella Sansevero

    The chapel holding the Veiled Christ marble statue (ticket needed).

  5. Via San Gregorio Armeno

    The street of workshops making nativity-scene figures.

  6. Via dei Tribunali

    The parallel street to Spaccanapoli, known for its pizzerias.

  7. Naples Cathedral

    Finish at the Duomo, home of the chapel of San Gennaro.

Tips

  • Book Cappella Sansevero tickets online; queues are long.
  • Keep phones and bags close in crowds.
  • Via dei Tribunali has some of the city's best-known pizzerias.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.