Review: guided street food tour with spritz
My verdict: same starting square and same duration as the classic food tour, but here the route is declared step by step and drinking accompanies everything, including spritz. Tips are also included, which is something no other tour mentions. Rating: 4.9 out of 1,556 reviews: fewer numbers than its big brother, same high standard.
The route, step by step
This is the tour that publishes the full route, and for those who want to know where they’re going, it’s a real advantage:
- Piazza Bellini, next to the Greek ruins at street level
- Via dei Tribunali, the main decumanus, the street with the most historic fried-food stalls in the centre
- Piazza San Gaetano
- San Gregorio Armeno, the nativity scene street, busy all year round
- Piazza Nilo, first sweet stop
- Spaccanapoli, the lower decumanus
- Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, second sweet stop
- Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, where it ends
You’ll sample taralli, frittatina, babà, gelato, mozzarella and pizza fritta. If you want the same route without a guide, I’ve rewritten it as a self-guided itinerary in food itinerary.
How is it different from the classic food tour?
The most booked walking tour focuses on the quantity and variety of tastings and ends with gelato. This one focuses on the rhythm of drinking alongside eating, declares the route and includes tips. They’re two versions of the same walk, with the same meeting point. If you pick at random, you won’t go far wrong; if you choose carefully, go for this one when you’re a group of adults and it’s evening.
What works
- The full route is written out, step by step, before you book.
- Spritz, limoncello and tips are already included.
- Two sweet stops, one at Piazza Nilo and another at San Domenico Maggiore.
- It ends at Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, from where you can walk anywhere.
What to know before you go
- English only.
- It’s less suitable for kids: here the focus is on drinking, and for families I’d recommend looking elsewhere, as I explain in this page.
- San Gregorio Armeno in December is almost impassable due to the crowds.
- It has fewer reviews than the twin tour, but the same rating.
What the reviews say
Carmen was enthusiastic and tells great stories.
Daniela is energetic and fun, and at the same time she teaches you something.
Lots of food stops and plenty of drink tastings.
Mario is a fantastic guide and didn’t just take us to the traditional spots.
In July and August, opt for the evening slot. The midday heat in the alleys is intense, and a spritz at that hour does more harm than good. The best months and times are listed in , when to go.
Alternatives
Most bookedNaples: local guide food walking tour
Maximum 12Naples: small-group street food tour
PrivateNaples: private food tour with 10 tastings and local guide
Frequently asked questions
Are tips really included?
Yes, this tour includes them and states it clearly. In Italy, tipping is never mandatory, and on a tour it remains a gesture—how it really works is something I’ve explained in tipping in Naples.
How much walking is involved?
From Piazza Bellini to Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, with eight stops, in two and a half hours. The distances are short, but the cobblestones are uneven and you’re hardly ever seated. If you prefer a slower pace, check out the small-group tour.
Is there a lot of drinking?
There’s a spritz and limoncello served along the way, and you eat at every stop, so you won’t finish the tour stumbling. Those who don’t drink alcohol can let the guide know and receive an alternative: I cover special requests in vegetarians and dietary restrictions.