Guided Tours

Crystallini Hypogeum Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

Unearth the ancient marvels beneath Naples! Dive into the Hypogeum of the Cristalini for an immersive journey with an expert guide.

Highlights

Step into the past at the Crystalline Hypogeum. Stunning Hellenic art and intricate bas-reliefs tell stories of life, love, and legacy.
Explore well-preserved and evocative rooms like hypogeum C with its mythological frescoes, and hypogeum D with Roman modifications and burial niches.
This vibrant world beneath Naples holds ancient artifacts that breathe life into history and exquisite trompe l’oeil effects that challenge your perceptions.
Fun Fact: Each room has sarcophagi carved into the tuff, taking the shape of klinai (lounge beds) with mattresses and pillows painted yellow, purple, blue and red.

Inclusions

Guided tour of the Crystalline Hypogeum with entry
Expert Italian, English or French-speaking guide

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Descend into the mesmerizing Crystalline Hypogeum and enter a world from 2 millennia ago. An expert-guided tour of this rare Hellenic gem located in the heart of Naples promises an immersive experience like no other. Be met with vibrant colors and intricate trompe l’oeil effects, opulent architectural elements and lavish furnishings.

What’s in store underneath?

There are 4 main tombs in the Hypogeum, each unveiling breathtaking ancient craftsmanship. Carved side by side into the rock, the hypogea share structural patterns but contain distinct characteristics.

Among the tombs, Hypogeum A, once adorned with 8 bas-reliefs, bears the marks of time and quarrying activities. Only 1 bas-relief remains intact. In contrast, Hypogeum B unveils a time capsule treasure trove of artifacts — urns, altars, frescoes, and amphorae.

Rooms that remember

The enchanting Hypogeum C, remarkably preserved, showcases splendid decorations and bas-reliefs of unparalleled beauty. Explore the lower sepulchral chamber's ornate adornments, featuring garlands, intricate reliefs, and a Medusa head. Frescoes depict symbolic scenes, including Dionysus and Ariadne, adding mythical and meta narrative insight.

Hypogeum D, which underwent significant Roman modifications, boasts numerous burial niches from the Latin era. Inside, Roman-era artifacts, treasures, and a Latin inscription offer a fascinating glimpse into the layers of history embedded in this extraordinary site.

Know before you go

What to bring

It’s recommended to wear comfortable and warm clothing and headgear.

What’s not allowed

Access is restricted to children aged 7 years and under.

Accessibility

The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users or guests with mobility issues.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.