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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
Typical gadget
Private transportation
Departure Point
Piazza Bellini, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy
We will meet in Piazza Bellini, near the Greek Walls, to continue our itinerary in the places of superstition.
Piazza Bellini, Naples, Italy 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. 10 minutes
Busto di Pulcinella, Naples, Italy Why do we touch Pulcinella's nose? 5 minutes
Complesso Museale Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco, Naples, Italy History of the church and the cult of pezzentelle souls. Death in the Neapolitan superstition. 15 minutes
Underground Naples, Naples, Italy The munaciello: figure of the Neapolitan superstition.
Piazza San Gaetano, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy Piazza San Gaetano is the center of the ancient city. We will hear the story of the munaciello and the beautiful Marianas. 15 minutes
Via San Gregorio Armeno, Naples, Italy The history of the shops and the origin of the Sanctuary. Dissolution of the blood and San Pantaleone: saint of the lot. 15 minutes
Spaccanapoli, Naples, Italy Spaccanapoli, the road that seems to split the city in two, will take us to Piazza San Domenico. 15 minutes
Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, Naples, Italy We will end our itinerary in Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, with one last superstitious ritual. 10 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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12 Apr 2023
What an amazing tour! A great insight into the folklore and superstitions of Napoli! Answered all my questions and I was even gifted a lottery ticket and a lucky red horn (a symbol of luck in Napoli!)
The tour was in English but I really enjoyed the music and singing provided which was all in Italian. Thank you so much for a great tour, it was like walking through Napoli with knowledgable friends!
This tour in
Naples
is organized by
APSIS Tour Napoli
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