Street Food And Wine Walk

Street Food and Wine Walk, 2 hours 30 minutes, rated 4.8 across 2,819 traveller reviews.

Overview

This walking tour spends two hours and thirty minutes eating its way through the centre of Naples, from Piazza Bellini down the old decumanus streets to a finish on Via Toledo. A professional guide leads the group, mixing short history stops at the city's main squares and basilicas with tastings at eateries along the way. The menu of stops covers zucchini flowers, spritzes, ragù, baccalà and pizza, and the operator describes the combined tastings as a meal in themselves.

The route follows Via dei Tribunali and Spaccanapoli, with a pass by Piazza del Gesù Nuovo along the way. Groups are capped at 15 travellers. One reviewer suggested doing it on a first day in the city to get your bearings, since it doubles as an orientation walk and a food crawl.

It suits hungry visitors who like the idea of walking between tastings and eating as they go. Vegetarians can be accommodated if the operator is told at booking, though the tour cannot cater for vegans or for gluten or dairy free diets. Anyone with a nut allergy should know that cross contamination is possible.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Piazza BelliniMeet the guide next to the Greek ruins in Piazza Bellini, not under the statue, by the sign reading "Street Food Tour". The stop here lasts 10 minutes, and the square is a short walk from the Dante metro station.
2. Walk Via dei TribunaliThe group spends 1 hour on Via dei Tribunali, with food stops along the way. Admission is free.
3. Continue along SpaccanapoliAnother 1 hour along Spaccanapoli, with more tastings and history. Admission is free.
4. Pass Museo del Conservatorio San Pietro a MajellaA 10 minute pass by the conservatory and Piazza del Gesù Nuovo. Admission is free and this is a walk through rather than an interior visit.
5. Finish at Via ToledoThe tour ends on Via Toledo, with taxis nearby and Piazza del Gesù a 2 minute walk from the end point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the difference on this tour.

• Arrive hungry. This is the single most repeated piece of advice from reviewers. Many said the tastings amount to a full meal, with pizza, dessert and limoncello all mentioned, and several warned that no further eating is needed afterwards. Skipping lunch beforehand is a reasonable plan.
• Wear walking shoes. The tour covers the streets of the historic centre on foot for the full duration, and the listing says seats are not guaranteed. It is not suitable for travellers with limited standing or walking capacity. One reviewer noted the distance covered is not huge.
• Group size. The listing caps the group at 15 travellers. One reviewer found a group of 16 too big for the narrow streets, so anyone who prefers a tighter group feel may want to weigh that up before booking.
• Weather and season. The tour runs rain or shine, so bring a layer or an umbrella depending on the forecast. The listing also warns that the places visited can change with the season, so the exact stops may shift through the year.
• Dietary needs. Vegetarians can be accommodated if the requirement is flagged at the time of booking. Vegans and gluten or dairy free diets cannot be catered for, and anyone with a nut allergy should be aware of possible cross contamination. Extra drinks beyond the included spritz tasting are not included.
• Getting there. Piazza Bellini sits a few minutes on foot from the Dante metro station. The tour ends at a different point, Via Toledo, so plan the onward journey from there rather than back at the start.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing is clear that it does not suit travellers with limited standing or walking capacity. One reviewer found a group of 16 too large for the narrow streets and noted that no bottled water was provided, so bringing water is wise. Vegans and gluten or dairy free diets cannot be accommodated, and nut allergy sufferers face possible cross contamination. The experience requires a minimum number of travellers to run, and if that minimum is not met it may be cancelled, with the offer of a different date or a full refund. Gratuities and extra drinks are not included.

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