Savory, Sweet and Traditional Treats: A Naples Food Audio Guide

Naples’ culinary heritage is a living story, woven through centuries of tradition and community. On this 75-minute self-guided food tour in Naples with Context Travel’s food writer, Alice Venessa Bever, you’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage heart of Naples, joined briefly by fellow expert Fiorella. Together, she'll lead you through historic streets where each bite reveals the city’s soul, connecting you to its people and their craft.

Starting at the Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, you’ll meander along Spaccanapoli, the ancient street that slices through Naples’ core, passing landmarks like the Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara and Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo. Through lively neighborhoods and bustling alleys, you’ll visit ten carefully chosen spots—family-run bakeries, storied cafés, and hidden gems—where generations have perfected Neapolitan flavors.

At each stop, you’ll savor dishes and hear the histories that shape them, feeling the pulse of a city where food is a shared language. The audio guide ends at Bar Mexico, a 70-year-old café serving Naples’ iconic coffee, leaving you with a deeper connection to this remarkable place.

Along the way, you’ll:

• Indulge in the delicate layers of sfogliatella and the syrupy sweetness of rum babà at Scaturchio, a 1905 bakery where Neapolitan pastry traditions thrive.
• Discover the origins of pizza at Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba, founded in 1738, and learn how it shaped Naples’ culinary identity.
• Crunch into taralli, the peppery, lard-infused snacks with roots in Naples’ waterfront street markets, at a historic family-run spot.
• Savor the velvety, slow-simmered ragù at Tandem Spaccanapoli, where hours of care create a sauce that’s pure Neapolitan comfort.
• Soak up the lively atmosphere of Piazza Bellini, where ancient Greek ruins meet modern café culture and locals gather.
• Uncover the mystical history of Strega liqueur and enjoy the chewy, nutty delight of torrone, a traditional Neapolitan sweet.
• Refresh with the quirky “lemonade with open legs” at Don Alfredo’s 1946 kiosk, a zesty drink tied to Naples’ street food lore.

This thoughtful walk invites you to taste Naples’ history and humanity, sparking curiosity and a sense of belonging in a city that lives through its food. Come ready to explore, an empty stomach, and leave with stories to carry home.