Sweet, Savory and Traditional Treats: A Naples Food Tour with Context

Naples is defined by its vibrant food culture, where culinary traditions go back centuries.

On this culinary walking tour through the UNESCO World Heritage historical center, you’ll discover its mouthwatering street food traditions with Context Travel food expert, Alice Bever. She’ll introduce you to the sweet pastries, savory snacks, and traditional dishes that reveal the soul of Neapolitan cuisine, with a guest appearance from fellow Context Travel expert, Fiorella.

Starting at the historic Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, you’ll weave through bustling streets and ancient alleyways while sampling authentic Neapolitan specialties at ten carefully selected stops. You’ll follow your nose down Spaccanapoli, the famous street that divides the historical center, passing architecturally rich churches like Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara and Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo.

As you stroll through lively neighborhoods where locals shop and socialize, you’ll get a taste of what daily life in Naples is like. You’ll stop at family-run establishments that have perfected their recipes over generations, where you can sample the region’s most authentic flavors. The tour ends at Bar Mexico, which has been serving some of Naples’ most celebrated coffee for over 70 years.

On this Naples walking tour, you can look forward to:

• Sampling the legendary rum babà (rum-soaked yeast cakes) and sfogliatella (a cream-filled shell-shaped pastry) at the historic Scaturchio bakery, which has been passing recipes down through generations since 1905
• Hearing the story behind Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba, the city’s first pizzeria, which opened in 1738
• Trying traditional taralli, the crunchy pepper and lard treats once sold by street vendors along Naples’ waterfront
• Tasting the rich, slow-cooked ragù at Tandem Spaccanapoli La Casa del Ragù, where the sauce simmers for hours before reaching the perfect consistency
• Experiencing the social scene at vibrant cafés and bars on Piazza Bellini, the square built around the remains of ancient Greek walls
• Learning about the fascinating history of Strega liqueur and sampling traditional torrone (nougat-like sweets)
• Experiencing the unique ”lemonade with open legs” at Don Alfredo dal 1946’s kiosk, a refreshing Neapolitan tradition

Join this memorable 75-minute culinary adventure through Naples’ historic streets, where each bite tells a story about this remarkable city.