Photos: N i c o l a from Fiumicino (Rome), Italy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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Photos: N i c o l a from Fiumicino (Rome), Italy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Spaccanapoli, the street that splits the old town
Your local guide
Ciro Esposito
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Highlights
- A street plan over two thousand years old
- Balconies and shrines along a crossing lane
- The old centre's oldest surviving street
- A city read through its own layout
- An easy first walk through old Naples
About this tour
This session walks Spaccanapoli, the long straight street that has split Naples's old centre along the same line since it was first laid out by Greek settlers. You see the street's unbroken run and a typical crossing lane with its balconies and shrines. It is a walk defined by the city's oldest surviving piece of planning.
I walk the street at an easy pace, pointing out details along the way and stopping wherever a crossing lane gives a good view down a side street. I take questions throughout and send a short note afterwards with the names of what we passed.
This suits anyone wanting an orientation to the old centre before exploring further. It also works well as a first, easy look at how Naples is actually laid out.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Naples before heading out.
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The street's straight line 21 min
You see how Spaccanapoli runs dead straight through the old centre, laid out on the same line the Greeks used over two thousand years ago.
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A crossing lane 21 min
I stop where a narrow side lane crosses the main street, pointing out balconies, shrines and washing lines typical of the old centre.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Naples: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Spaghetti alle vongole and Chiaia, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 11 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Naples, showing you The street's straight line and A crossing lane live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet and I send the link with your booking. I walk the length of the street myself, close to the shopfronts and balconies.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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