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Veiled Christ

See the Veiled Christ, a magnificent marble sculpture in Naples by Giuseppe Sanmartino, up close! Did you know that when it first made, its lifelike form had people thinking Sanmartino used alchemy to create it?
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Sansevero Chapel facade with intricate sculptures and architectural details under a blue sky.

Sansevero Chapel Museum & Veiled Christ Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Enter the Sansevero Chapel at your reserved time and see the Veiled Christ, one of Naples’ most closely observed marble sculptures.

  • Examine Giuseppe Sanmartino’s lifelike carving, from the transparent-looking shroud to the details of Christ’s face and body beneath it.

  • Explore the chapel’s sculptures, symbols, and funerary monuments commissioned by the inventor and alchemist Prince Raimondo di Sangro.

  • See the Anatomical Machines, two preserved skeletal displays surrounded by intricate models of the human circulatory system.

  • Upgrade to an English guided tour for expert storytelling, or add an audio guide to explore independently with added context.

More details

  • Enter the Sansevero Chapel at your reserved time and see the Veiled Christ, one of Naples’ most closely observed marble sculptures.

  • Examine Giuseppe Sanmartino’s lifelike carving, from the transparent-looking shroud to the details of Christ’s face and body beneath it.

  • Explore the chapel’s sculptures, symbols, and funerary monuments commissioned by the inventor and alchemist Prince Raimondo di Sangro.

  • See the Anatomical Machines, two preserved skeletal displays surrounded by intricate models of the human circulatory system.

  • Upgrade to an English guided tour for expert storytelling, or add an audio guide to explore independently with added context.

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€12
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Sansevero Chapel interior with intricate marble sculptures, Naples.

Sansevero Chapel & Veiled Christ Guided Tour

30 mins - 1 hr 30 mins

  • Enter Sansevero Chapel with skip-the-line access and explore its highlights on a guided tour.

  • See the Veiled Christ, Giuseppe Sanmartino’s lifelike marble sculpture and the chapel’s main masterpiece.

  • Learn how Prince Raimondo di Sangro’s interests in art, science, symbolism, and alchemy shaped the chapel.

  • View the Anatomical Machines, frescoes, and other sculptures with context from an expert guide.

  • Choose from English, Italian, French, or Spanish-speaking guides.

More details

  • Enter Sansevero Chapel with skip-the-line access and explore its highlights on a guided tour.

  • See the Veiled Christ, Giuseppe Sanmartino’s lifelike marble sculpture and the chapel’s main masterpiece.

  • Learn how Prince Raimondo di Sangro’s interests in art, science, symbolism, and alchemy shaped the chapel.

  • View the Anatomical Machines, frescoes, and other sculptures with context from an expert guide.

  • Choose from English, Italian, French, or Spanish-speaking guides.

from
€13.50
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Narrow alleyway in Naples with two people walking under an archway.

Naples Walking Tour with Sansevero Chapel Museum & Veiled Christ Entry Tickets

35 mins - 2 hrs 30 mins

  • Join a locally led walking tour that combines Naples street life with priority access to an iconic masterpiece inside the Sansevero Chapel.

  • Meet your licensed guide and set off through the historic center, using your reserved skip-the-line entry to move smoothly into the Sansevero Chapel.

  • Follow a guided route through Naples Historic Center, then use your skip-the-line ticket to enter the chapel and stand before the Veiled Christ without long waits.

  • With headsets provided for larger groups, hear every story and insight clearly as your guide reveals neighborhood legends and details inside the chapel.

  • Select your preferred language for the tour, choosing between Spanish, French, English, or Italian guides tailored to how you like to explore.

  • Pick an English, French, Spanish, or Italian art historian guide for deeper context on the art and architecture you see.

More details

  • Join a locally led walking tour that combines Naples street life with priority access to an iconic masterpiece inside the Sansevero Chapel.

  • Meet your licensed guide and set off through the historic center, using your reserved skip-the-line entry to move smoothly into the Sansevero Chapel.

  • Follow a guided route through Naples Historic Center, then use your skip-the-line ticket to enter the chapel and stand before the Veiled Christ without long waits.

  • With headsets provided for larger groups, hear every story and insight clearly as your guide reveals neighborhood legends and details inside the chapel.

  • Select your preferred language for the tour, choosing between Spanish, French, English, or Italian guides tailored to how you like to explore.

  • Pick an English, French, Spanish, or Italian art historian guide for deeper context on the art and architecture you see.

from Original price€48.50
€39.28

19% off

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Veiled Christ sculpture and Napoli Sotterranea underground passage in Naples.

Combo (Save 5%): Napoli Sotterranea Guided Tour & Sansevero Chapel Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Get priority access to Napoli Sotterranea to unearth years of history and a network of tunnels on a guided tour.

  • Learn all about the city beneath as your guide takes you on a tour of Roman markets, water reservoirs, and preserved streets.

  • Enjoy fast-track access to the Sansevero Chapel Museum to marvel at the Veiled Christ with an audio guide in your preferred language.

  • Check out the intriguing Anatomical Machines and other works during your visit to the chapel.

More details

  • Get priority access to Napoli Sotterranea to unearth years of history and a network of tunnels on a guided tour.

  • Learn all about the city beneath as your guide takes you on a tour of Roman markets, water reservoirs, and preserved streets.

  • Enjoy fast-track access to the Sansevero Chapel Museum to marvel at the Veiled Christ with an audio guide in your preferred language.

  • Check out the intriguing Anatomical Machines and other works during your visit to the chapel.

from Original price€33.50
€31.82

5% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Arrive before your scheduled entry time. You are allowed a grace period of 15 minutes after your reserved time to enter. Download the ticket PDF to your phone before you go, as signal can be spotty and you might not be able to pull up your email on the spot. The chapel is an 18th-century building adapted as a museum. Therefore, facilities, like restrooms or elevators, are limited.

About Veiled Christ

The Veiled Christ, sculpted by Giuseppe Sanmartino in 1753, is a marble masterpiece in Naples’ Sansevero Chapel. Renowned for its lifelike veil carved from a single block, it depicts Jesus in death with extraordinary realism, blending artistic brilliance and emotional depth. It remains one of the world’s most admired sculptures.

AddressVia Francesco de Sanctis, 19/21, 80134 Napoli NA, Italy
Also known asCristo Velato
Year opened1753
Founded byGiuseppe Sanmartino

Did you know?

Many believed the veil was created using alchemical techniques by Prince Raimondo di Sangro, who was rumored to be an alchemist. However, it is entirely carved from a single block of marble.

Why visit Veiled Christ?

Master craftsmanship

The Veiled Christ is one of the most astonishing sculptures ever created—so lifelike that for centuries, people believed the veil wasn’t carved from marble but the result of alchemy.

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What our guests say

Galli L

Italy
Couple
2 weeks ago
A magical experience thanks to our guide, Francesca! Visiting the Veiled Christ is a unique experience in and of itself, but doing so with Francesca as our guide made the whole thing unforgettable. Francesca doesn’t just recount the history and technical details of Sanmartino’s work—she manages to convey the true spirit and mystery of the Sansevero Chapel. Her explanation was clear, passionate, and full of fascinating anecdotes that hold your attention from start to finish. If you’re lucky enough to have her as your guide, your visit will take on a whole new dimension. Highly recommended!

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