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Walking Tour of the Neapolitan Superstition
Naples, Italy
$69.79
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Walking Tour of the Neapolitan Superstition offers an in-depth look at the fascinating world of Neapolitan beliefs. Guided by a passionate lover and singer of local traditions, you'll uncover the rich tapestry of superstition that permeates the culture of Naples.
- 🕵️♂️ Start your journey at Piazza Bellini, where you'll learn about local superstitions and rituals that Neapolitans use to ward off negative influences.
- 🎤 Enjoy engaging tales, songs, and nursery rhymes from a knowledgeable guide who will illustrate the unique relationship between the sacred and the profane in Naples.
- 🪄 Discover the origins of iconic charms and explore the Neapolitan perspective on death and its cultural significance.
- 🎲 Learn about the history and importance of the lottery game and its connection to local beliefs.
- 👻 Visit the Busto di Pulcinella and find out why locals touch Pulcinella's nose as part of their superstitious practices.
- ⛪ Explore the Complesso Museale Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco and delve into the cult of pezzentelle souls and their role in Neapolitan superstition.
- 📍 Hear the intriguing story of the munaciello, a notable figure in the realm of Neapolitan beliefs.
- 🏙️ Stroll through Spaccanapoli, a street that divides the city, leading you to Piazza San Domenico Maggiore for your final ritual.
- 🎁 Receive a typical themed gadget as a keepsake from your immersive experience.
- 🚗 Benefit from private transportation to enhance your comfort during the tour.
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Walking Tour of the Neapolitan Superstition
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Typical gadget
- Private transportation
Meeting point
We will meet in Piazza Bellini, near the Greek Walls, to continue our itinerary in the places of superstition.
Return details
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Piazza BelliniThe 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.
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Busto di PulcinellaWhy do we touch Pulcinella's nose?
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Complesso Museale Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad ArcoHistory of the church and the cult of pezzentelle souls. Death in the Neapolitan superstition.
- The munaciello: figure of the Neapolitan superstition. (pass by)
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Piazza San Gaetano is the center of the ancient city. We will hear the story of the munaciello and the beautiful Marianas.
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Via San Gregorio ArmenoThe history of the shops and the origin of the Sanctuary. Dissolution of the blood and San Pantaleone: saint of the lot.
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SpaccanapoliSpaccanapoli, the road that seems to split the city in two, will take us to Piazza San Domenico.
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Piazza San Domenico MaggioreWe will end our itinerary in Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, with one last superstitious ritual.
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Walking Tour of the Neapolitan Superstition
Naples, Italy
$69.79
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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