Private Tours - Personal Guides

Our journey through the Sanità District will begin at the Materdei Metro Station, one of the famous “Art Metro” stations of Naples, considered among the most beautiful in Europe thanks to contemporary installations that transform public spaces into true art galleries.

From here, we will continue toward one of the most fascinating, evocative, and mysterious places in the city: the Fontanelle Cemetery. The visual impact of the vast number of human remains and skulls is striking, yet the story you will discover is one of compassion, solidarity, and popular devotion. This site was created to provide burial for those who could not afford it and later became one of the most important centers of the Cult of the Souls in Purgatory, a tradition deeply rooted in Neapolitan spirituality.

The itinerary will then lead to the majestic Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità, built above the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, one of the most extraordinary religious complexes in Naples. The interior welcomes visitors with monumental splendor: the famous double-ramp pulpit, which surrounds the crypt and leads to the upper presbytery, represents a unique masterpiece in European architecture. Here you will also admire the statue of Saint Vincent Ferrer, patron saint of the district and one of the most venerated miracle-working saints in Naples.

After this spiritual experience, you will discover the aristocratic side of the Sanità with Palazzo Sanfelice and Palazzo dello Spagnuolo, authentic masterpieces of late Neapolitan Baroque architecture, renowned for their spectacular monumental staircases. You will also see the birthplace of one of Naples’ greatest cultural icons: Prince Antonio de Curtis, known worldwide as Totò.

Walking through the Borgo dei Vergini, among historic shops and a lively traditional Neapolitan street market, the tour will conclude at Porta San Gennaro, one of the oldest city gates, dedicated to the Patron Saint and rich in history and symbolism.

Throughout the experience, you will be surrounded by extraordinary street art decorating the building façades, along with the colors, sounds, and vibrant daily life of one of Naples’ most authentic and captivating neighborhoods.

An exclusive and immersive experience, perfect for travelers who wish to discover the true soul of Naples through art, popular traditions, Baroque architecture, and unforgettable stories, accompanied by an expert guide.