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Naples Underground

Beneath Naples lies an extraordinary labyrinth of tunnels, caves, and cisterns stretching 450 kilometers! Access three unique sections: the iconic Napoli Sotterranea starting at Piazza San Gaetano, the Underground of the Spanish Quarters, and the Neapolis Sotterrata beneath the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore. You can even visit ancient burial sites – the Catacombs.

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10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Naples Underground
Naples Underground staircase with ancient stone steps and dimly lit passageway.
People exploring ancient walls on Naples Underground Guided Tour.
Naples Underground chapel, Italy.
Naples Underground tour showcasing ancient bed frame in historic chamber.
Naples Underground tour showcasing historical military gear in ancient tunnels.
Naples Underground tour showcasing abandoned vehicles in historic tunnels.
Naples Underground tunnels with guided tour group exploring ancient passageways.
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  • Bypass the ticketing queues and follow an expert English or Italian-speaking guide 40 meters below the surface.

  • Wander the remains of the Roman aqueduct system, which supplied water throughout Naples and served as the backbone for urban development​.

  • See graffiti and sketches from various eras, including depictions of submarines and tanks, offering a visual chronicle of Naples' wartime history​.

  • Hear stories of local myths like the Monaciello, a 'little monk' sprite linked to Naples' subterranean lore​.

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  • Bypass the ticketing queues and follow an expert English or Italian-speaking guide 40 meters below the surface.

  • Wander the remains of the Roman aqueduct system, which supplied water throughout Naples and served as the backbone for urban development​.

  • See graffiti and sketches from various eras, including depictions of submarines and tanks, offering a visual chronicle of Naples' wartime history​.

  • Hear stories of local myths like the Monaciello, a 'little monk' sprite linked to Naples' subterranean lore​.

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€12
People exploring Bourbon Gallery in Naples underground.
Naples underground ruins entrance at Napoli Sotterranea, showcasing ancient stone arches and pathways.
Naples Underground guided tour entrance at Piazza San Gaetano.
Naples Underground ruins
Naples Underground hypogeum garden
Naples Underground hypogeum garden at Napoli Sotterranea.
Naples underground tour showcasing Greek Roman theater ruins at Napoli Sotterranea.
Naples underground tour showcasing Greek Roman theater ruins at Napoli Sotterranea.
Visitor exploring narrow tunnels of Napoli Sotterranea, Naples, Italy.
Naples Underground tour guide explaining WWII bomb remnants in historic tunnels.
Naples Underground tour showcasing ancient ruins and artifacts from Piazza San Gaetano.
Naples underground staircase leading to ancient city from Piazza San Gaetano.
Naples Underground entrance with ancient stone arches and dimly lit passageways.
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  • Explore the 4th-century BC Greek cisterns, then descend through Bourbon and modern tunnels to a depth of 40 meters beneath Naples.

  • Enjoy a short, candle-lit stretch of tunnel leading to a Roman cistern still filled with water, offering a unique atmospheric experience.

  • See ancient and recent discoveries in the Roman Theater's Summa Cavea, where you'll find artifacts and traces of Bourbon-era sewers.

  • At the Hypogeum Gardens, where plants thrives underground, discover an innovative space for scientific botanical research.

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  • Explore the 4th-century BC Greek cisterns, then descend through Bourbon and modern tunnels to a depth of 40 meters beneath Naples.

  • Enjoy a short, candle-lit stretch of tunnel leading to a Roman cistern still filled with water, offering a unique atmospheric experience.

  • See ancient and recent discoveries in the Roman Theater's Summa Cavea, where you'll find artifacts and traces of Bourbon-era sewers.

  • At the Hypogeum Gardens, where plants thrives underground, discover an innovative space for scientific botanical research.

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€15
Guided tour inside the Catacombs of San Gennaro, Naples, showcasing ancient frescoes and burial sites.
ancient tomb in the Catacombs of San Gennaro, Naples.
Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanita.
Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanita interior, Naples.
Tomb of San Gaudioso in the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, Naples, Italy, with ancient frescoes and burial niches.
Guided tour exploring ancient Catacombs and burial sites of San Gennaro in Naples.
Ancient frescos in Catacombs of San Gennaro, Naples, during guided tour.
Guided tour inside Catacombs of San Gaudioso, Naples, showcasing ancient frescoes and burial sites.
Guided tour inside Catacombs of San Gaudioso, Naples, showcasing ancient frescoes and burial sites.
Guided tour exploring the ancient Catacombs of San Gennaro in Naples.
ancient mural at Catacombs of San Gennaro in Naples, Italy.
Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanita, Naples.
Catacombs of San Gaudioso, Naples, showcasing ancient frescoes and burial sites.
ancient Catacombs of San Gennaro in Naples, Italy, during a guided tour.
Guided tour inside the ancient Catacombs of San Gennaro, Naples, Italy, showcasing historical burial sites.
murals at Catacombs of San Gaudioso in Naples, Italy.
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  • Explore at your own pace! Start with a full-day ticket and guided tour of San Gennaro, then visit San Gaudioso within 12 months—or flip the order.

  • Explore the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, home to stunning frescoes and arcosolium burial chambers of early martyrs.

  • See the wide crypt that houses San Gaudioso's relics, a significant site of early Christian worship.

  • The Catacombs of San Gennaro hold the tomb of Naples' patron saint, surrounded by beautiful frescoes.

  • Experience the underground basilica of San Gennaro, an ancient church with fascinating Christian art and historical significance.

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  • Explore at your own pace! Start with a full-day ticket and guided tour of San Gennaro, then visit San Gaudioso within 12 months—or flip the order.

  • Explore the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, home to stunning frescoes and arcosolium burial chambers of early martyrs.

  • See the wide crypt that houses San Gaudioso's relics, a significant site of early Christian worship.

  • The Catacombs of San Gennaro hold the tomb of Naples' patron saint, surrounded by beautiful frescoes.

  • Experience the underground basilica of San Gennaro, an ancient church with fascinating Christian art and historical significance.

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€13
San Lorenzo Maggiore interior with frescoes in Naples, Italy.
San Lorenzo Maggiore church
San Lorenzo Maggiore interior with frescoes in Naples, Italy.
Visitors exploring Neapolis Sotterrata underground ruins in Naples, Italy.
Tourists exploring ancient underground ruins in Naples, Italy during a guided city tour.
San Lorenzo Maggiore underground ruins, Neapolis Sotterrata in Naples, Italy, showcasing ancient archaeological site.
San Lorenzo Maggiore complex entrance with ancient ruins, Naples, Italy.
Cloister of San Lorenzo Maggiore arches and columns in Naples underground path.
San Lorenzo Maggiore interior with Neapolis Sotterrata architecture in Naples, Italy.
Naples cityscape with tourists exploring ancient underground ruins.
Neapolis Sotterrata ruins beneath San Lorenzo Maggiore in Naples, showcasing ancient Roman architecture.
San Lorenzo Maggiore ruins in Naples with Neapolis Sotterrata underground archaeological site.
Neapolis Sotterrata tunnel in Naples with ancient stone pathways and arches.
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  • Skip past ticketing lines and uncover archaeological layers spanning Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance periods within the Basilica complex.

  • Ruins of squares and stores emerge in the underground cryptoportico and macellum, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient Neapolis.

  • Take your time and learn about the Franciscan monks who left a lasting religious and cultural legacy within the complex's frescoed halls.

  • In San Lorenzo Maggiore Basilica's museum and chamber halls, find historical paintings, sculptures, and even sarcophagi​.

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  • Skip past ticketing lines and uncover archaeological layers spanning Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance periods within the Basilica complex.

  • Ruins of squares and stores emerge in the underground cryptoportico and macellum, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient Neapolis.

  • Take your time and learn about the Franciscan monks who left a lasting religious and cultural legacy within the complex's frescoed halls.

  • In San Lorenzo Maggiore Basilica's museum and chamber halls, find historical paintings, sculptures, and even sarcophagi​.

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€10
Plebiscito Square in Naples with tourists exploring historic architecture and underground ruins.
Obelisk of San Domenico in Naples with surrounding historic architecture and tourists exploring.
Naples narrow streets and alleys with historic buildings and underground ruins access.
Tourists exploring underground ruins at Napoli Sotterranea, Naples.
Naples cityscape with tourists exploring ancient underground ruins.
Bust of Pulcinella statue at Naples underground entrance with historic ruins in the background.
San Gregorio Armeno street with nativity scene displays in Naples, featuring historic architecture.
Naples cityscape with tourists exploring ancient underground ruins.
Visitors exploring Neapolis Sotterrata underground ruins in Naples, Italy.
San Lorenzo Maggiore interior with Neapolis Sotterrata architecture in Naples, Italy.
Tourists exploring ancient underground ruins in Naples, Italy during a guided city tour.
Neapolis Sotterrata ruins beneath San Lorenzo Maggiore in Naples, showcasing ancient Roman architecture.
Naples cityscape with tourists exploring ancient underground ruins.
Neapolis Sotterrata tunnel in Naples with ancient stone pathways and arches.
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  • Walk through Naples’ historic center with a knowledgeable guide fluent in English and Italian, bringing the city's stories to life.

  • Gaze at the vibrant majolica-adorned cloisters of Santa Chiara Monastery and pass the beautiful Church of San Gregorio Armeno.

  • Go beneath San Lorenzo Maggiore to uncover a Roman forum and marketplace, frozen in time and brimming with echoes of daily life.

  • Bypass ticket queues and experience the entire Basilica complex, from the chamber halls with religious paintings to the monumental cloister.

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  • Walk through Naples’ historic center with a knowledgeable guide fluent in English and Italian, bringing the city's stories to life.

  • Gaze at the vibrant majolica-adorned cloisters of Santa Chiara Monastery and pass the beautiful Church of San Gregorio Armeno.

  • Go beneath San Lorenzo Maggiore to uncover a Roman forum and marketplace, frozen in time and brimming with echoes of daily life.

  • Bypass ticket queues and experience the entire Basilica complex, from the chamber halls with religious paintings to the monumental cloister.

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€55
Visitors exploring Catacombs of San Gaudioso, Naples, Italy, on a guided tour.
Guided tour inside Catacombs of San Gaudioso, Naples, showcasing ancient frescoes and burial sites.
Visitors exploring Catacombs of San Gaudioso in Naples on guided tour.
Visitors exploring the historic Catacombs of San Gaudioso in Naples, Italy, during a guided tour.
Visitors exploring the ancient Catacombs of San Gaudioso in Naples, Italy, during a guided tour.
Guided tour in Naples' Catacombs of San Gaudioso, featuring ancient frescoes and burial sites.
Visitors exploring Catacombs of San Gaudioso in Naples on guided tour.
Visitors exploring Catacombs of San Gaudioso in Naples, Italy, on a guided tour.
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  • Experience an unforgettable guided underground tour of Naples with an experienced English or Italian-speaking guide.

  • Explore the resting place of Bishop San Gaudioso and more, all under the bustling Sanità district.

  • Step into the world of Gennaro too and discover hidden churches, catacombs, historic neighborhoods, and local markets.

  • Experience the eerie beauty of frescoes made from real bones and skulls as they honor the dead in a uniquely macabre way.

  • With a ticket upgrade, access a plethora of other monuments and perks in the Campania region. Entry to the first 5 sites will be completely free!

  • Fun fact: The catacombs are said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl who was buried there. Legend has it that if you leave a gift for the girl, she will grant you a wish.

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  • Experience an unforgettable guided underground tour of Naples with an experienced English or Italian-speaking guide.

  • Explore the resting place of Bishop San Gaudioso and more, all under the bustling Sanità district.

  • Step into the world of Gennaro too and discover hidden churches, catacombs, historic neighborhoods, and local markets.

  • Experience the eerie beauty of frescoes made from real bones and skulls as they honor the dead in a uniquely macabre way.

  • With a ticket upgrade, access a plethora of other monuments and perks in the Campania region. Entry to the first 5 sites will be completely free!

  • Fun fact: The catacombs are said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl who was buried there. Legend has it that if you leave a gift for the girl, she will grant you a wish.

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€13
Group of tourists embarking on a guided tour of the historic Bourbon Tunnel in Naples, Italy
Visitors exploring the historic Bourbon Tunnel in Naples on a guided tour.
Visitors exploring the historic Bourbon Tunnel in Naples during a guided tour.
Visitors exploring the historic Bourbon Tunnel in Naples, Italy during a guided tour.
Bourbon Tunnel entrance with guided tour group in Naples, Italy.
Visitors exploring the historic Bourbon Tunnel in Naples on a guided tour.
Visitors exploring the historic Bourbon Tunnel in Naples on a guided tour.
Guided tour group exploring the historic Bourbon Tunnel in Naples.
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  • With an expert English or Italian-speaking guide, explore the underground history of the city of Naples as you make your way through the Bourbon Tunnel with an entry ticket.

  • Unveil 4 centuries of the history of Naples including the remains of World War II and huge fragments of vintage cars and motorcycles from this era.

  • Admire the bridges and the walls built to cross the cisterns while preserving their functionality and get to see the bomb shelter cleverly used during the World War.

  • Fun fact: The tunnel was built by the ruling Bourbon King to connect the Royal Palace with the military barracks, allowing the royal family to quickly move troops and secretly escape in the event of a rebellion.

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  • With an expert English or Italian-speaking guide, explore the underground history of the city of Naples as you make your way through the Bourbon Tunnel with an entry ticket.

  • Unveil 4 centuries of the history of Naples including the remains of World War II and huge fragments of vintage cars and motorcycles from this era.

  • Admire the bridges and the walls built to cross the cisterns while preserving their functionality and get to see the bomb shelter cleverly used during the World War.

  • Fun fact: The tunnel was built by the ruling Bourbon King to connect the Royal Palace with the military barracks, allowing the royal family to quickly move troops and secretly escape in the event of a rebellion.

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€12
Artecard Campania - 3 days card
Tourists exploring ancient ruins in Pompeii under a clear blue sky on a full-day tour from Naples.
Ancient Herculaneum ruins with preserved columns and stone structures in Italy.
Temple of Athena in Paestum with ancient Greek columns and surrounding ruins.
Naples cityscape with historic landmarks, promoting Artecard Campania 3-day tourist pass.
Naples cityscape with historic buildings, featuring Artecard Campania for cultural exploration.
Naples cityscape with historic buildings, featuring Artecard Campania for cultural exploration.
Ancient fresco depicting mythological scene in Campania region museum.
Passengers on City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour in Rome, Italy, viewing landmarks.
Making fresh pasta with cheese in a Rome cooking class.
Naples cityscape with historic buildings, featuring Artecard Campania for cultural exploration.
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  • Discover the Campania region from Naples to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, and more with a single pass.
  • Enjoy free entry to two top attractions of your choice and get up to 50% off additional visits.
  • Choose from over 100+ included museums, archaeological sites, and cultural landmarks across the region.
  • Travel freely with unlimited access to Campania's public transportation during the validity of your Artecard.
  • Fun fact: Campania produces some of Italy's finest dry pasta and an abundance of well-respected cheeses and salamis, as well as some delicious liqueurs.

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  • Discover the Campania region from Naples to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, and more with a single pass.
  • Enjoy free entry to two top attractions of your choice and get up to 50% off additional visits.
  • Choose from over 100+ included museums, archaeological sites, and cultural landmarks across the region.
  • Travel freely with unlimited access to Campania's public transportation during the validity of your Artecard.
  • Fun fact: Campania produces some of Italy's finest dry pasta and an abundance of well-respected cheeses and salamis, as well as some delicious liqueurs.
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Naples Artecard 3 Museum Pass with view of Castel dell'Ovo and cityscape.
Naples National Archaeological Museum entrance with visitors exploring the historic architecture.
guided tour of national archeological museum naples
Exterior view of the Capodimonte Museum
Painting of the Polittico di san Michele by Francesco Pagano inside Capodimonte Museum
Royal Palace of Naples exterior with guided tour group in foreground.
Inside the Royal Palace of Naples
Naples cityscape with historic buildings, highlighting Artecard Napoli: 3 Museums Pass experience.
Bus interior with passengers seated, enjoying WiFi and drinks on route from Naples Metropark to Rome Tiburtina.
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  • Explore Naples without the hassle of purchasing tickets at each attraction and get free admission to the first 3 attractions of your choice from the list provided.

  • Visit the Museum of Capodimonte, Royal Palace of Naples, and many more sites! Leverage discounts of up to 50% on the 4th attraction onwards.

  • Enjoy unlimited public transport in the entire urban route for the 3-day validity of the pass.

  • Support is available in English and Italian with a digital pass that does not require you to physically carry a card and worry about handling it.

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  • Explore Naples without the hassle of purchasing tickets at each attraction and get free admission to the first 3 attractions of your choice from the list provided.

  • Visit the Museum of Capodimonte, Royal Palace of Naples, and many more sites! Leverage discounts of up to 50% on the 4th attraction onwards.

  • Enjoy unlimited public transport in the entire urban route for the 3-day validity of the pass.

  • Support is available in English and Italian with a digital pass that does not require you to physically carry a card and worry about handling it.

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The guide was very kind and always gave us time to take some photos. Furthermore I liked the fact that with one ticket to one of the 2 catacombs you had the opportunity to visit the other one for free!
Catacombs of San Gaudioso Entry Tickets & Guided Tour
massimo civitelli
IT

Massimo

4/5
Italy
Interesting and exciting visit to underground Napili. The other visits were also beautiful...But too bad that many exhibition spaces were closed for maintenance. I am referring in particular to the Capodimonte Museum and the Royal Palace. Convenient for transportation was the help of the red double-decker bus on off (for the best view the blue line, while the red line to the center would have been most useful and quick if there had not been untold traffic on foot and by vehicle. Naples is now at the edge of tourist overflow. Soon it will have to be treated like Venice!).
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Spanish Quarters Underground Guided Tour
Susana Martínez Serrano
ES

Susana

5/5
Spain
The explanations of the guide Alex. You can tell he is a historian and enjoys showing us the history and secrets of subway Naples.
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Spanish Quarters Underground Guided Tour
Barbara Lamberto
IT

Barbara

5/5
Italy
Beautiful experience, a full immersion in history and underground. Very good guide who not only explained everything very well but also made this excursion nice and interesting.
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Napoli Sotterranea Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Carlo  Perillo
IT

Carlo

5/5
Italy
The atmosphere there is of a beautiful city, full of life, lots of culture that takes you into history, lots of things to see and simple but superb cuisine. 4 days flew by and I will definitely return
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Napoli Sotterranea Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Luigi Radaelli
IT

Luigi

5/5
Italy
La passione della nostra Guida, la volgia di far conoscere non solo la storia di napoli ma come la parte buona della società odierna sta impegnandosi per riscattare l'immagine di una società troppo legata al passato
Bourbon Tunnel Entry Tickets & Guided Tour
Helen Matthews
AU

Helen

5/5
Australia
Our guide was anazing, she kept us intrigued with interesting relevant and fun information throughout the tour , never boring.
Guided Tour of Naples with Underground Ruins Visit
Markus Walcher
AT

Markus

4/5
Austria
It worked all perfect. No issues 👍🏽 one (big) thing i didn't like : the activation process is too long. in my case : write via whatsapp with the team, download the app, register with my personal data and send the registration mail back to the team. For me it's not that big problem, but i think older people will get a problem with that for sure.
Artecard Campania: 2 Museums Pass

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