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Naples: Saint Chiara Cloister & Veiled Christ Guided Experience (Guide-Only or with Driver)

4 hours

Easy

Experience Naples through art, history and timeless beauty with this private half-day itinerary featuring two of the city’s most iconic cultural highlights: the Saint Chiara Cloister and the world-famous Veiled Christ (Cristo Velato).

This experience is available in two options, so you can choose the format you prefer during the booking process:

  • Guide-Only option: meet your guide in the historic center and enjoy an approximately 3-hour private walking tour, entirely on foot.
  • Driver + Guide option: enjoy hotel pick-up in Naples, private transfer to the historic center, and the same approximately 3-hour private guided walking tour, followed by a comfortable return transfer to your hotel or agreed drop-off point in Naples.

Your experience begins with hotel pickup in Naples by private vehicle. Accompanied by a professional driver, you will enjoy a comfortable introduction to the city’s monumental area, with flexible pacing and a seamless itinerary designed to help you make the most of your time.

You will then meet your professional guide for a private guided visit of the Saint Chiara Cloister, one of the most elegant and atmospheric corners of the historic center. Famous for its exquisite majolica decorations, peaceful gardens and layered history, the cloister offers a refined glimpse into Naples’ artistic and spiritual identity.

The experience continues with a private guided visit of the Veiled Christ, housed in the Chapel of Sansevero. This extraordinary marble masterpiece is celebrated worldwide for its striking realism and the illusion of a delicate veil draped over the figure of Christ. Your guide will help you understand the symbolism, the artistic context and the fascinating story behind one of Naples’ most impressive works of sculpture.

This private half-day tour is ideal for travelers who want a curated cultural experience with comfortable logistics, expert storytelling and a strong focus on Naples’ artistic heritage.

What's included?

    Guide-Only option

    • Professional private guide
    • Approximately 3-hour private guided walking experience in the monumental area
    • Private guided visit of Saint Chiara Cloister and Veiled Christ area (as per itinerary)

    Driver + Guide option

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Naples
    • Transportation by private vehicle (before and after the walking segment)
    • Professional driver
    • Professional private guide
    • Approximately 3-hour private guided walking experience in the historic center
    Exclusions
      • Food and drinks
      • Lunch
      • Gratuities (optional)
      • Entrance tickets to Saint Chiara Cloister and the Veiled ChristFood and drinks
      • Lunch
      • Gratuities (optional)
      • Entrance tickets to Saint Chiara Cloister and the Veiled Christ (unless otherwise specified in your option)
      Please note
        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
        • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
        • Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
        Important information / Good to know

        Entrance tickets – Veiled Christ

        Due to extremely limited availability, we strongly recommend purchasing Veiled Christ entrance tickets well in advance. Whenever available, we advise selecting skip-the-line tickets to avoid long queues and potential delays on the day of the visit.

        Buying tickets on site is not recommended, as waiting lines can be significant and may impact the overall timing of the experience.

        Weather, clothing and itinerary

        The tour runs in all weather conditions; we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a light jacket and an umbrella. Any waiting times during visits or entrance procedures are expected and are not dependent on the organization.

        The guide reserves the right to adjust the order of visits or the timing if necessary for operational reasons (for example due to crowd management, time-slot restrictions or unexpected closures).


        Contact details and meet & greet

        To ensure smooth meet & greet operations, we strongly recommend that at least one participant provides a mobile phone number that is active and reachable in Italy (ideally the same number entered at the time of booking).

        We also highly recommend downloading and using the WhatsApp messaging app, which allows our ground staff and guide to contact you quickly in case of any changes or difficulties in locating each other.

        Discover Italy cannot be held responsible if participants are unable to meet our staff due to being unreachable or not answering calls/messages.

        What to bring