D.O.C. Itineraries
FOTO TOURS Many people have a profound passion for photography and search for ever-more aesthetically pleasing scenes – whereas others gain pleasure from simply observing and recording the world around them. Our tours cater for both types of photographer. Slow and steady tours enable everyone to absorb and embrace the glorious sights around them; from stunning architecture to breath-taking scenery, or simply the beauty of everyday street-theatre as people live their lives in such a vibrant and expressive culture. Should you desire, you can always request a guide with professional photographic experience so as to discuss the techniques and secrets of photography whilst you enjoy your spectacular journey of creativity and discovery.
BACK TO YOUR FAMILY ROOTS Throughout Italian history, people have left homes and family in search of new lives and wealth in distant corners of the world. This has been especially true of the people in Southern Italy. However, invisible spiritual and cultural links bind all of those whose ancestry is touched by Italy and these links will always call us home no matter how many generations removed we are from her. We will welcome you home to the land of your ancestors and guide you through all of the beautiful places that shaped their identities where you can embrace the vibrant culture of our common roots. Whether searching for surviving relatives or simply capturing the quintessence of Italian culture through food, wine, scenery and its people we will lead you on a cultural journey of re-discovery which shall re-awaken the beat of Italy in your veins and change your self-perception forever.

'O SOLE MIO STA’ ‘NFRONTE A TTE It is one of the most famous love songs in the world and encapsulates the quintessence of love shared between the people of Southern Italy – extreme passion, sincere adoration and fearless expression. This Neapolitan love song is a masterpiece, giving poetic form to the profound feelings that all of us experience when in love. On vibrant, warm Neapolitan days kissed by sunshine, these songs can be heard resonating around the famous old quarters and squares that feature in many of the songs - Marechiaro, Posillipo, Funniculì Funniculà, Santa Chiara closter and Toledo street. Join us to embrace the romance of Naples as we sing our way through the city and open our hearts and minds to burn with passion anew in the splendour of Naples - our great city of love.
ESOTERIC NAPLES Amongst the many varied faces of Naples, a few are more mysterious, and like the secret of the famous NeapolitanPulcinella mask – are open secrets for all to seek and find should they be willing. The esoteric Neapolitan tour will uncover these secrets by bringing together the different elements of knowledge throughout the ages that have influenced and created the vibrant culture of Naples. We will explore the pre-Christian sites where the cult of Apollo was celebrated under the authority of his prophetess, the Cumaean Sibyl. We will explore the origins of other myths such as that of Isis and Mithras and observe how they have been assimilated into Christian practices with obvious pagan roots. Naples has been witness to many countless beliefs, such as those of the Bacchanalia, the Virgilian Myth and the cult of the Souls in Purgatory. This tour shall guide you through mysterious and obscure sites in Naples associated with ancient myth and cult worship – culminating in the wondrous Chapel of San Severo – so that your eyes may be opened to the secrets of this city that are hinted at through its stunning architecture and culture.
CINEMATIC TOUR OF NAPLES – THE PEOPLE’S CINEMA AND COMEDY This sumptuous tour offers the rediscovery of all the glorious places that have made Naples famous in the history of Italian and International Cinema; thanks to the many protagonists of Italian comedy and film such as Vittorio de Sica, Lina Wertmuller, Francesco Rosi, Pierpaolo Pasolini , Giuseppe Tornatore, Dino Risi, Comencini, Ettore Scola, Billy Wilder - and many others - that desired to capture the essence of this beautifully kaleidoscopic city in their stories, lenses and vibrant comedy. Naples continues to be favoured by many modern directors such as Mario Martone, Pappi Corsicato, Paolo Sorrentino, Matteo Garrone and the Taviani brothers and many others. We will explore this amazing city to see the sites of the commedia dell'arte where De Filippo, Toto, Viviani, Scarpetta contributed not only to the incredible culture of Naples, but also to that of Italy herself. Join us as we rediscover together the vibrant cultural heritage of the fascinating Neapolitan people, through its theatres, cafes and open spaces that have influenced the cinematic history of the world.
DEEP IN OUR LIFESTYLE Everyday life in Naples is an amazing adventure and you really do have to see it to believe it! The theatre of everyday life in the Neapolitan streets plays out in many unusual places - whether in queues at the post office, on buses or simply in walking down the street – you could find yourself faced with strangers confiding intimate truths or find yourself the recipient of exciting tales whilst sitting down to an espresso. The heart and soul of Naples can be found in its food and the many street cafes or Trattoria that express the amazing flavours of this incredible city. The experience of driving in Naples can only be likened to that of an extreme video game and not for the timid! All of these things need to be experienced first-hand so that they can be truly savoured and believed. Join us as we help you navigate this vivacious city and expose you to its most wonderful cultural asset – the Neapolitan people and their everyday lives. Live it with us!





