Eat your way through the UNESCO-listed historical centre of Naples with a culinary historian who decodes 2,000 years of food culture — from ancient Roman garum to the world's first true pizza margherita. Unmissable for any serious food lover.
What to expect
Your guide leads you through the Spaccanapoli and the raucous Mercato di Porta Nolana, where fishmongers and spice traders have plied their trade since the Middle Ages. You taste cuoppo of freshly fried seafood, sfogliatella still warm from the oven, and stand-up espresso at a marble bar used by Neapolitan royalty. The centrepiece is a reserved spot at a historic pizzeria — wood-fired, San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, perfection. Naples feeds the soul as much as the stomach.
Good to know
The historic centre is a short 15-minute taxi ride from the Naples cruise terminal. Tours typically run 3–4 hours. Book a private group experience for maximum flexibility. Arrive hungry — this is a serious eating occasion. Confirm morning departure times to ensure comfortable return to the ship.