Pio Monte della Misericordia Tours and Tickets

Marvel at three Neapolitan treasures of art and architecture in a single tour with this unique culture-driven itinerary. Begin at the Sansevero Chapel to stand in awe at the “Veiled Christ” before strolling through the historic center to the Church of the Pio Monte della Misericordia, home to Caravaggio’s dazzling “Seven Works of Mercy”. End at the city’s cathedral to admire the baroque interior chapel dedicated to San Gennaro.

Learn about the life and artwork of Caravaggio with this special tour to places that inspired the world-renowned painter. Exploring the city with a guide saves hours of research time, and means you can boost your art knowledge as you walk between important sites—such as the Piazza del Gesù, the Church of San Domenico Maggiore, and the Pio Monte della Misericordia.

GoinItaly’s signature four-day Discovery Naples Small Group Tour is the perfect way to experience the history, art, culture, architecture, music, and gastronomy of this vibrant city. Have a full immersion experience on a walking tour of the historical center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander in the alleys, visit artisans creating nativity scenes in their workshops, shop local crafts, admire the wealth of historical monuments, sample Naple’s famous street food, and pizza. Naples is the place where pizza was invented more than 100 years ago! Our Naples Tour includes all the major attractions that a traveler can’t miss and we go to sites that are not visited by many tourists. Visit areas that will help you understand how life was at the time of the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Spanish, Hapsburgs, and Bourbons. Discover why Naples was so popular during the so-called Grand Tour from the 17th century, when artists intellectuals, writers, and musicians, came from all over Europe.

Immerse yourself into the Caravaggio masterpiece " The seven acts of Mercy" with the augmented reality. You will be kindly welcomed by one of the historical noble founders and by Caravaggio himself! Be transported back to the XVII century through the narrow streets of Naples and learn about the story of the istitution "Pio Monte della Misericordia". Experience a keen description of the Caravaggio painting and discover the hidden items among shadows and lights. The AR Headset is light and comfortable, and with the transparent lenses you will never loose the percepection of the real context.

Our itinerary begins in the ancient city centre, where more than 25 centuries of art and history come together in the shadow of looming Mount Vesuvius. Narrow streets studded with opulent churches and palaces are the order of the day, as we stroll through colourful piazzas and along the ancient Greek street of Spaccanapoli that has divided the city centre in two for thousands of years. In the Duomo we'll admire the Baroque masterpieces of the Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, whilst in nearby Pio Monte della Misericordia, we’ll get the chance to admire one of Caravaggio’s greatest masterpieces. In Via San Gregorio Armeno, we’ll stroll amongst the shops where craftsmen sell their nativity scenes, then explore the incredible majolica cloister of the monastery of Santa Chiara, After lunch we will travel to Vomero by the famous Naples funicular, where the impenetrable medieval fortress of Castel Sant'Elmo dominates the landscape all around from its lofty perch.