High and Low: A Taste of Two Napolis
Overview
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5 hours
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On this culinary tour of central Naples, we’ll go off the beaten path by visiting two wildly contrasting neighborhoods, Vomero and the Spanish Quarter. In both we’ll stop into the places – from artisanal producers to street food vendors and more – that locals go to for the quintessential taste of the city, one that was developed over millennia and, on this walk, distilled into a single day of eating and exploring.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Vomero
Naples is a city of striking contrasts, where opulence and working-class street life combine into an urban identity that is unique in Italy, if not the world. Here palaces and rooftop shanties share the same skyline, street performers and opera singers appear on the same squares, and exclusive fine-dining bastions on the hilltop overlook working-class quarters teeming with pizza ovens and buzzing with motor scooters. The physical differences between the breezy lookouts of Vomero Hill and the tight alleys of the historic Spanish Quarter are so dramatic it’s hard to believe they are both a part of the same city, separated only by a short funicular ride. However, as we will see on this day of eating and exploring, despite their differences, the people of this city are united around good old-fashioned Neapolitan cooking. From posh cafes to street food stands, Naples locals like a meal hot, quick, loud and delicious, just like their grandmothers and grandfathers before them.
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Montesanto
We’ll begin our day the Neapolitan way, with a cup of thick, piping hot espresso and the city’s signature pastry, sfogliatelle, in a Neapolitan cafe up in Vomero Down in Montesanto, the working-class belly of Naples, we’ll get a feel for the beautiful chaos that characterizes local life. At a neighborhood fishmonger we will have a taste of marinated anchovies and freshly-fried fish and seafood, while at a friggitoria with more than a century’s experience we’ll get a bite of fried macaroni, a favorite local specialty. We’ll go behind the scenes at a producer of taralli, the simple yet bewitching crispy snack seasoned with black pepper, and then sit down to soak up some neighborhood life with a glass of crisp white wine from a vineyard near Mount Vesuvius, readying our appetite for a course or two at a classic backstreet trattoria.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
Breakfast
Private transportation
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High and Low: A Taste of Two Napolis
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great intro to a great city!
dawnmV3160GP,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful introduction to Naples history, culture and FOOD!! Francesca was the perfect hostess. A great first event. As we knew what to listen and look for the remainder of our long and amazing visit! Best of all, we discovered the traditional Easter foods and sampled the numerous time over the next few days. And a good immersion in the culture and the history that drives it. Highly recommend.
An amazing perspective on Napoli!
M9876789,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Marianna was truly a treasure, taking us to local spots away from the Instagram crowds and sharing the history of the various neighborhoods. The best way to experience Naples areas outside of the Centro Storico. Would come back just for this!
An amazing perspective on Napoli!
Matthew D,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Marianna was truly a treasure, taking us to local spots away from the Instagram crowds and sharing the history of the various neighborhoods. The best way to experience Naples areas outside of the Centro Storico. Would come back just for this!
Fantastic food tour in Napoli
kmanrid,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time, despite over sleeping the morning of the tour, our host arranged to meet up with us for the later stops on the tour. Very accommodating! I love the Culinary Backstreets Tours (we also took one in Istanbul last year) they are a great value for money. Lots of good information about the area as well as awesome food.
Bellisimo!!!!
345luisenriquez,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesca was absolutely phenomenal!!! She drove us to the most delicious places in different districts of Napoli. We took the metro and the cable railway. It was not just about food, there was also culture, a lot of history and by the end of the day we had a clear vision of Napoli. We enjoyed the whole tour even though we were so full before the end 😅 you know what they say “there’s always room for ice cream” and the gelato at the final stop was delightful! Don’t miss the opportunity to go on a Culinary Backstreets tour.
Excellent experience
jperkNC,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mariana was an excellent guide. We tasted so much food and will be especially spoiled by the mozzarella. Pace was perfect and we were grateful to try many local things.
Very enjoyable. Very professional. Very good value. Highly recommended!
EdwardEden,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesca was extremely well organised & well informed - also very good company from 09:30 to 15:00! The fact that she is also an accredited tour guide was additionally helpful. We were introduced to many Neapolitan gastronomic treats - and in fact would advise a very small breakfast! The tour was excellent value, very professionally managed from ore-booking discussions to when we said goodbye. Highly recommended.
Discovering different Naples
Masho7,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When the day starts with coffee and pastry it is already festive! and when it start in Naples, it's doubling the happiness :) though it was rainy day our guide Francesca made it unforgettable with the selection of food, history and stories behind it. If you want to discover the variety of the districts of Napoli, this tour is for you, highly recommend! you're no tired and enjoying every bite of the city!
Napoli food tour with amazing guide
marciab543,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00-Interesting and excellent conversations -personable and informative -cognizant of human needs- toilet -excellent eating tour - lots of new discoveries
The BEST tour ever!
lesliewB4676XD,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This ended up meeting a private tour with Marianna and we can tell you not she and the tour were absolute perfection!! E got so much history, more amazing food than we could imagine and it was the best day of our trip! We we be using this company in Istanbul as well. We highly recommend both the tour and Mariana!
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