Essential Naples: Discover the Soul of the Old Town
2.5 hours
Off The Beaten Track
Naples
Choose one of 5 locals available
Experience hosted by Noemi, Pina & other locals
Private Tour
Carbon Neutral
Step into the heart of Naples and discover its Old Town like a true local. From the buzzing Piazza Dante to the historic Via dei Tribunali and lively Spaccanapoli, this private tour reveals the soul of the city through hidden gems, street food, and timeless stories. Let your passionate host guide you on a 2.5-hour walk filled with culture, charm, and unforgettable Neapolitan vibes.
Destination
Naples, Italy
Category
Off The Beaten Track
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Italiano, English, Español
Included
Private guide
All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
Experience a different side of Naples
Dive into the local lifestyle and culture
Discover trendy and up and coming areas
Get off the main touristic path with a local
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
Get inspired with exciting local stories
What you can expect
Forget what you think you know about Naples—there’s a deeper, more authentic side waiting to be uncovered. Welcome to the soul of the city: the Old Town, where ancient history meets vibrant street life.
On this private 2.5-hour tour, your local host will guide you through some of Naples’ most iconic and atmospheric streets, far from the tourist crowds. Stroll along the legendary Via dei Tribunali, soak in the energy of Piazza Dante, and lose yourself in the living tapestry of Spaccanapoli, where every stone tells a story.
This isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a cultural deep dive. Along the way, you’ll encounter layers of the city’s personality: from Baroque churches and Roman ruins to bustling pizzerias and quirky artisan workshops. It’s a perfect blend of architecture, street food, and urban character.
Your host knows Old Town like their own backyard—because it is. They’ll share personal stories, hidden spots, and local insights shaped by their backgrounds in everything from art to archaeology. And if there’s a particular path you'd like to take or something you'd love to explore more deeply, just say the word. Every tour is personal, flexible, and as unique as Naples itself.
Choose your local
Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Noemi
The Dancing Queen
5.085 reviews
English・Italiano
Pina
the dancing architect
5.025 reviews
Italiano・English
Milly
The Sporty Guide
4.918 reviews
English・Español・Italiano
Serena
Proud to be Neapolitan
5.09 reviews
English・Italiano・Español
Miriam
The Neapolitan Street Artist
5.016 reviews
English・Italiano
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at In front of Il Gelato Mennella - Naples to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Off the Beaten Track
Done with the main highlights of Naples? Check out Old Town. Explore a lesser-known part of the city that will give you a more authentic feel of Naples. Check out Piazza Dante, Via dei Tribunali and more!
The Real Deal
Let a local expert in the area you’ll visit show you their Naples from a different perspective - away from the tourist traps. See street art, cultural hot spots, local vendors, hangout spots, and historical gems, and embrace the vibe!
Personalized Recommendations
Want to explore more of the area after the tour? Your host is happy to recommend their favorite eateries and where to take a break while wandering in this vibrant area
Unique Plan
Depending on your host, this tour will be experienced based on their knowledge, passion, and expertise. Pick a host that matches your interests and see their city through their eyes!
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Kåre🇳🇴 Norway
(About local )
26 July 2025
We met up near our Airbnb in Chiaia and had a great few hours with Nino. Understanding all the layers of this chaotic city makes the beauty really shine through.
He also gave many pointers to places to eat and visit on our own. 10/10!Great introduction ti Naples
Serena
(About local )
27 July 2025
We loved our tour with Miriam. She was so passionate about her city, funny, chatty and full of life. We booked as a family of four. The children loved her stories and the fact that she listened with interest to all they had to say and answered ALL their questions. She had us tasting lots of food but also showed us some hidden gems of the city, told us about the history and made us feel right at home. I can’t recommend a tour with Miriam enough!!A fantastic foodie adventure around Naples
Elana🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 July 2025
We loved Serena! Our tastings were authentic and delicious, the walking tour was well-paced, the historical explanations were interesting and informative, and she was very engaging with my teen daughter. Highly recommend!Knowledgeable and enthusiastic!
Jacki🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 July 2025
Nino was an excellent guide who generously shared his passion for his great city. His enthusiasm made Naples come alive as we walked through the chaotic streets. We enjoyed all of the tastings but especially the pizza!Great tour!!
heather
(About local )
1 July 2025
Nino was so helpful and informative. It was a really very hot day and he was considerate to find shady spots to talk to us. He made our tour so interesting I’d highly recommend him as a tour guide. He recommended us a fabulous pizza place for dinner too!
3hr naples tour
Nancy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 June 2025
Our group loved spending the whole day with Noemi! Right out of the gate, as soon as I made my booking, she was a fabulous communicator. She arranged everything! She hired a FANTASTIC driver, and made sure to accommodate every single whim and wish on our list. We traveled the Amalfi coast, stopping along the way for food and shopping. She made us feel like family, taking care of everyone’s needs and preferences. We had THE MOST AMAZING lunch, right along the side of the road, not a restaurant, simply a shop, she did all of the ordering and we had the best, most authentic meal! We were delighted.
And then, we reached Pompeii; this is where Noemi SHINES. She knows everything about Pompeii, not only does she know how to navigate and narrate it perfectly, but she has developed an internal treasure hunt, and little games along the way keeping you fully engaged and in the spirit of exploration. We were a group of adults, but I can imagine this would be fantastic for kids too!
Noemi is the whole package! Tell her what you want to see, and she will make it happen! Thank you, Noemi! We had the greatest adventure with you!!Noemi was fantastic
Debbie
(About local )
28 June 2025
Nino was a fantastic guide and gave a dollop of history and a full serving of food. He took us to several places that we wouldn't have found on our own and, as another reviewer said, took us to a place with the easily best mozzarella we've ever had. We also learned a lot about Neapolitan cuisine. I can't recommend it highly enough; you'll really enjoy your time walking, talking, and eating with Nino as your guide!The best food tour we've ever been on!
adriansj88
(About local )
26 June 2025
Serena nos brindó una excelente atención junto a su esposo Onofrio que nos dió un tour por la costa amalfitana con muy buena actitud excelentes explicaciones de los lugares que visitamos y siempre dispuesto a visitar los lugares que queríamos y adecuando el tiempo de manera excelente para hacer de nuestro día algo especial.Excelente día por la costa amalfitana
adriansj88
(About local )
25 June 2025
Serena nos brindó una excelente atención junto a su esposo Onofrio que nos dió un tour por la costa amalfitana con muy buena actitud excelentes explicaciones de los lugares que visitamos y siempre dispuesto a visitar los lugares que queríamos y adecuando el tiempo de manera excelente para hacer de nuestro día algo especial.Excelente día por la costa amalfitana
h7bcjp5m6q
(About local )
23 June 2025
We had such a fun time exploring the traditional foods of Naples. Serena took us to all of her favorite places, and everything was delicious! Serena was so wonderful to work with! She was so sweet & personable, and she had so much knowledge to share about the city and culture. You could ask her anything! We loved our time on the tour and with her. Highly recommend!
Awesome time with Serena!
adriansj88
(About local )
22 June 2025
Serena nos brindó una excelente atención junto a su esposo Onofrio que nos dió un tour por la costa amalfitana con muy buena actitud excelentes explicaciones de los lugares que visitamos y siempre dispuesto a visitar los lugares que queríamos y adecuando el tiempo de manera excelente para hacer de nuestro día algo especial.Excelente día por la costa amalfitana
Adriano
(About local )
22 June 2025
I have fallen in love with Naples and its flavours thanks to Miriam. She was a smart, funny, delightful company trough our walk, I really suggest to book her for the experience! I would have never seen the hidden gems of the city she suggested if it wasn’t for her. I hardly recommend the tour and the guide! Visiting Naples with Miriam was MAGIC!
Charlotte🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
17 June 2025
Milly and her Pompeii tour was fantastic! It was enough time to get a good taste of this historical site, but not too long to keep the children entertained. We took a 9 and 11 year old, and they were thoroughly fascinated! Fantastic way to see Pompeii
MARK🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 June 2025
We had the pleasure of experiencing a 10 tasting tour with Nino in Naples. It was full in terms of history and food and stories with many stops. Savory and sweet and robust - the experience and the food and conversation! I will let you be surprised with the various locales, yet I can tell you that i enjoyed them all. Importantly, he was an excellent at guiding directions as well as sequencing of the food tour. Would highly recommend ... Nino $ Naples - great combo for food tour
Fiona
(About local )
28 May 2025
We liked our tour of Pompei a lot. Our group ranged from 11 yrs old to 73 yrs old and Noemi picked the best places for us to see with grace and flexibility. She answered all our questions and gave us tips on how to get around after our tour. It is obvious that she loves her job, there's a lovely sparkle in her deli every. Fun and knowledgeable guide
h7bcjp5m6q🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 May 2025
We had such a fun time exploring the traditional foods of Naples. Serena took us to all of her favorite places, and everything was delicious! Serena was so wonderful to work with! She was so sweet & personable, and she had so much knowledge to share about the city and culture. You could ask her anything! We loved our time on the tour and with her. Highly recommend! Awesome time with Serena!
Sandra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 May 2025
Where do I start? Nino was an amazing tour guide. We picked him because in his bio he said he was a foodie and boy did he deliver. Naples was a busy city with tons of places to eat. Nino took us to all the small places we would have never stopped in. We ate the best “Real” Italian mozzarella of our lives. Not sure I will ever see mozzarella the same again after eating such an amazing cheese. There is so much more I could say but this review would be pages long. We’ve been to a lot of food tours over several different countries. Naples had the best food we’ve ever had hands down. Book Nino you will not be disappointed. The best food tour we’ve had
h7bcjp5m6q
(About local )
5 May 2025
We had such a fun time exploring the traditional foods of Naples. Serena took us to all of her favorite places, and everything was delicious! Serena was so wonderful to work with! She was so sweet & personable, and she had so much knowledge to share about the city and culture. You could ask her anything! We loved our time on the tour and with her. Highly recommend!
Awesome time with Serena!
Matthew🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
14 April 2025
We had a fantastic time with Noemi who adapted and personalised the tour perfectly for my kids’ age but was also incredibly informative and interesting for the adults. Very very highly recommended! Noemi is wonderful!!!!
h7bcjp5m6q
(About local )
14 April 2025
We had such a fun time exploring the traditional foods of Naples. Serena took us to all of her favorite places, and everything was delicious! Serena was so wonderful to work with! She was so sweet & personable, and she had so much knowledge to share about the city and culture. You could ask her anything! We loved our time on the tour and with her. Highly recommend!
Awesome time with Serena!
Becky🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
9 April 2025
We had a really super afternoon exploring Pompeii with Noemi with our three children (11, 9 & 6years). She made the afternoon fun - with a treasure hunt and knowing which places to visit in our time there. Thank you Noemi! Fun Pompeii afternoon
Eric
(About local )
1 April 2025
Noemi was amazing from the time we booked our experience. She was helpful finding tickets to the site and the right train and shuttle to get there. She was very easy to communicate with in English. Once we arrived, Noemi greeted our 3 boys (ages 6,9,11) with love. They had a great time with the scavenger hunt she setup and learned a ton during the day from all of her engaging stories. My wife and I could not have given them an experience anywhere close to what she gave them. Pompei was incredible and I know it was a much more meaningful experience with her there to guide us. We are so thankful for the job she did! -The SnydersPompei with 3 kids
adriansj88
(About local )
27 March 2025
Serena nos brindó una excelente atención junto a su esposo Onofrio que nos dió un tour por la costa amalfitana con muy buena actitud excelentes explicaciones de los lugares que visitamos y siempre dispuesto a visitar los lugares que queríamos y adecuando el tiempo de manera excelente para hacer de nuestro día algo especial.Excelente día por la costa amalfitana
Irene
(About local )
14 February 2025
Noemi ist total nett und hat die Tour sehr flexibel an uns angepasst.
Ihr Fach- und Hintergrundwissen zu Pompei ist wirklich beachtlich.
Absolute Empfehlung !Super sympathische Pompei-Expertin
Aarti🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
12 February 2025
We had the most wonderful experience with Noemi, not only is she extremely knowledgable and a wonderful guide. She is also a lovely person and kept even our 4 year old entertained for 3hrs. Wonderful experience overall Wonderful experience!!!
Ian
(About local )
4 February 2025
We had a lovely time with Pina who proved knowledgeable enough to even keep the art historian in our party happy ! Thanks Pina!Great intronto Naples
elizabeth🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 January 2025
Noemi could not have been more lovely and charming - she made all of us ( my wife and I and three 13 year olds) feel welcome and engaged on our journey through Pompeii. The weather was cloudy and a bit rainy but Noemi was a ray of sunshine. She shared her knowledge, her personal stories, made us laugh and sing - literally!
And she navigated our moody teens with kindness and compassion. We learned so much about the daily life of the Pompeiians as well as their tragic demise. It is a truly remarkable archeological site - mind blowing really. So glad we got to share this with Noemi! Noemi is a gem!
Barbara🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
21 October 2024
We had the pleasure of spending three hours with Nino recently exploring Naples on foot - technically on a food tour but in reality a delightful combination food and history tour! The food choices he made were exceptional and all were from little out of the way places we couldn’t have known about. Such a lovely experience on many different levels. We had the added bonus of being the only people on that particular tour. Thank you Nino for a wonderful time!
A genuine Neopolitan experience
Debra
(About local )
17 October 2024
We literally signed up for this food tour 3 hours before. Miriam was an absolutely wonderful guide. She took us all over historic Naples to sample street food and drink, things we would not have experienced on our own. She even helped us find the metro to take us to our car. Such an engaging personality and spoke excellent English. We loved her!!Magical adventure
Klio🇨🇾 Cyprus
(About local )
14 October 2024
Words are not enough to describe our experience with Nino.
He is a great personality with deep knowledge and love on his field and this love is channeled to his audience.
He gave us a day to remember and we are grateful for that.
Perfectionist to the core a real gentleman who we now consider a friend!!
The route he planned, the information he provided on every aspect were beyond far beyond any expectation.
Withlocals is lucky to have him in its crew.
Nino you are the best. Thank you!With THE BEST!!!
Lori 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 August 2024
We loved our tour with Pina. We got great recommendations for our downtime in the city. We really loved both that she recommended including the castle at the top of the hill. She recommended a couple of restaurants as well and they’ve all turned out to be wonderful. I’m so glad we booked this tour. It gave us a good layout of the city as well as the things to do and not to waste our time on. She was great and I would totally book again! Great tour!
Robert🇫🇷 France
(About local )
3 August 2024
We had a great introduction to Naples with Nino.
His approach was to educate us of why Naples is what it is today through its historical foundations. It was a very interesting technique which most could easily understand.
As a foodie he moved seamlessly into giving an understanding of the development of the Napoleon food and wine culture.
A thoroughly enjoyable 3 hours. A definite yes to using Nino. A great guide for discovering Naples!
Jillian🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
2 August 2024
We had a wonderful tour of Pompeii with Noemi. We had 2 kids (9, 11), and she ensured that they were having fun and learning along the way! Noemi had a scavenger hunt ready and it was ideal for both ages. The spots she took us too were just right for our family, and gave us guidance on other spots to see once the tour was complete. We definitely recommend Noemi as a tour guide for Pompeii!!Wonderful experience
Tracy
(About local )
28 July 2024
Noemi is amazing! Knowledgable, funny, kind, and well-spoken. She felt like a family member by the end of the afternoon.Wonderful!
Alexander 🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
20 July 2024
Eine wirklich tolle Tour mit Nino sehr gut erklärt und ausführlich. Nino war super freundlich und hat uns mit vielen Tips zu Neapel weitergeholfen. Ich würde jederzeit wieder einen Tour mit Ihm buchen. Super Tour mit Nino
Morgan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 July 2024
We loved our walking tour with Nino. We enjoyed the combination of history and food! Nino pointed out so many things about Naples that we would have missed on our own. We even strolled by a plaque of a famous Italian who shares my last name and Nino knew all about him! It was very impressive. We loved that Nino knew all about the history the dishes as well as the city. Nino was very gracious with his time and made sure we had fun. I have a new perspective on Naples because of Nino and we hope to return one day to do more!
Grazie, Nino!Lovely stroll and eats with wonderful Nino
Lisa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 July 2024
Six of us joined Noemi for a wonderful and educational tour of Pompeii. The kids (9 and 11) were so engaged with Noemi’s map and riddles, with our daughter saying it was her favorite tour in the last week! Noemi also kept the history for the adults entertaining and helped us navigate the heat and hit all the highlights. We would highly recommend this tour! Great tour for multi-generations
Abi🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 June 2024
Thank you nino for an amazing tour. Nino was really informative and friendly and answered any questions we had. Despite us being a group of 7 which can be difficult especially with us all chatting away, he held the group together and made sure we were all involved. The food we ate was delicious and varied. Overall we all had a lovely evening with Nino and I would definitely recommend! Lots of great food and information
Michelle🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 June 2024
We booked a 10 Tastings of Naples street food tour with Nino for the day we arrived in Naples. Our family of four - two parents and two young adults - thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our walking and eating tour with him! The food we tasted was amazing and he gave us lots of background on the origins of the various things we tasted, the history of the region and so much more. The buffala mozarella, the pizza, the pasta with ragu...my mouth is watering remembering all the delectable foods we tasted! He also gave us a fantastic restaurant recommendation that turned out to be the best meal of our whole trip to Italy!
Nino was delightful, informative and also gave us some great advice beforehand on procuring Napoli tickets. We would book with him again and recommend his street food tour to anyone looking for a nice overview in Naples. Worked out perfectly to do it our first day since we knew what we liked and could go back for more!Fantastic street food tour!
Natasha🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
2 June 2024
We are a family of four, 2 adults with 7 and 9 year old children. Noemi was so lovely, the train was raining late and we were stressed about missing the tour and she was waiting for us at the station ready to go all smiles. My kids were so happy in her explanation of Pompei’s history as she used terms they could understand and she kept them entertain the entire time. The kids felt comfortable to ask questions and loved the treasure hunt, with prizes at the end as well! Great tour would recommend to anyone with kids (and we learnt so much also) Fantastic And knowledgeable guide
Philippa🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
28 May 2024
We really enjoyed our tour with Pina. She is a very proud Neopolitan and brought her enthusiasm and joy to the tour. Pina is fun, friendly and intelligent. She gave us a fascinating outline history and showed us some real gems in the city.Fantastice introduction to Naples
Steven🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 May 2024
Pina was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and fun! Had a blast seeing the many facets of the historic center while snacking on some of the best local traditional pastries and street food. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Naples for the first time or those looking to better understand the culture. Look forward to our next visit for sure!A true feast!
Jennifer🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
20 May 2024
I enjoyed my 2.5 hours with Pina very much. I wanted an overview of Napoli and Pina took me to many places, told me of others and gave me a terrific background to Napoli. We talked about the locals, history and of course, food. She told me there are three Ps when one thinks of Napoli: Pizza, Pasta and Pastries. I now can vouch that this is true. But, I think we now add to add a fourth: Pina. I liked her tour very much.
Jennifer (from Australia)
PS. her English is superb. A knowledgeable woman with a lovely nature
Rashni🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
16 May 2024
I had the best time with Noemi, she knows so much history about Naples and recommendations where to eat or sightseeing . It was truly really nice! Best guide I could wish for
Daniel🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
30 April 2024
Pima was lovely and we really enjoyed our tasting and the whole tour. Highly recommend!Excellent host and a great experience
Kristin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 April 2024
This is the only tour of many with With Locals that was a disappointment. It was difficult to hear Nino and he seemed that he would much rather be elsewhere. While we agreed to skip one course, we only had six tastings. We ended an hour early. I have never before not tipped a guide but I felt that we way overpaid for what we received. Very disappointed
Darko🇭🇷 Croatia
(About local )
5 April 2024
Miriam was great guide. Food tasting and story about Napoli,their history, lifestyle and some hidden gems, absolutely fantastic.Great experience
Amanda🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
4 April 2024
Miriam was unable to lead our tour due to a personal issue so she arranged for Giovanni to cover for her. Having read Miriam's reviews we were a bit disappointed but after meeting Giovanni and doing the tour with him we were very happy. Giovanni introduced us to some of the wonderful tastes and the culture of Napoli. Giovanni was very friendly and knowledgeable. We both thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience and wholeheartedly recommend this tour. Giovanni not Miriam
Nick🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 March 2024
We had a very nice time Miriam is a GREAT guide!! We had her in October and request her again she is Very knowledgeable and brought us to excellent places to try the food of Naples!! It was a wonderful experience we would highly recommend her!!NAPLES Food Tour!
Fey🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
7 February 2024
It was a pleasure having Noemi as our guide. The warmth with which she greeted us put us at ease and set the tone for the tour. Her knowledge about Pompeii was vast and she imparted this without being overbearing. We learnt a lot about the history of Pompeii including hidden gems that we would not have found/known without Noemi. A great way to spend an afternoon. Informative, interesting and fun.
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