Itinerary
- Meet your guide outside Montesanto Station. And start this extremely panoramic walking tour with funicular ride.
- Belvedere di San Martino: You will stop on the terrace to admire the breathtaking panoramic view it offers.
- Certosa E Museo Di San Martino Napoli: In front of the museum entrance you will meet your guide and and before starting your descent you will be told about origins and history of the Carthusian monastery.
- Pedamentina San Martino: You will continue your trek along the ancient Pedamentina path. The Pedamentina boasts 414 steps and dates back to the 14th century. Along this urban masterpiece, you will admire not only the view of the Gulf of Naples, but also the beautiful monastery gardens.
- Mercato della Pignasecca: The last spot of the tour: the heart of Neapolitan street food Pignasecca market. There you can immerse yourself in the flavours and colours and at the end of the tour proceed with the tasting of your choice.
- Quartieri Spagnoli: You will reach the picturesque Quartieri Spagnoli. You will pass its narrow streets, the true essence of Naples, with its smells and noises.
Includes
- Guide
- Earphones (for groups from 10 to 15 participants)
- Typical street food tasting
- Transportation
Details
Meet your guide outiside Montesanto Station , and start with funicular ride to Vomero hill . Reach the Belvedere of San Martino, best viewpoint of the city and be amazed by the panoramic view it offers. Start your tour by learning about the history of the monastery San Martino and its transformation into a Neapolitan civic museum.
Continue your tour by urban trekking through the ancient path of the Pedamentina. The Pedamentina boasts 414 steps and dates back to the fourteenth century. Along this urban masterpiece, admire not only the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples but also the beautiful gardens of the monastery.
To wrap up your tour, stop at the famous local market of Pignasecca where you can immerse yourself in the flavors of Naples. Have the opportunity to try food from the stalls, delis, bakeries, and pastry shops. Being the heart of Neapolitan street food, the market of Pignasecca is not one to disappoint.
Continue your tour by urban trekking through the ancient path of the Pedamentina. The Pedamentina boasts 414 steps and dates back to the fourteenth century. Along this urban masterpiece, admire not only the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples but also the beautiful gardens of the monastery.
To wrap up your tour, stop at the famous local market of Pignasecca where you can immerse yourself in the flavors of Naples. Have the opportunity to try food from the stalls, delis, bakeries, and pastry shops. Being the heart of Neapolitan street food, the market of Pignasecca is not one to disappoint.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
