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Napoli Sotterranea: The labyrinth under Piazza San Gaetano.

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Guided Tours

Naples Underground Skip-the-Line Ticket and Guided Tour

Skip-the-line entry to Naples Underground and explore ancient tunnels beneath the city

  • Everything you get: Skip-the-line entry to Naples Underground, where you’ll join a 1 to 1.5-hour guided tour through historic tunnels, chambers, and subterranean passages beneath the city. Your expert guide (English or Italian, as per your preference) brings the underground world to life as you walk through centuries-old spaces hidden beneath Naples.
  • Why choose this: Skip long queues and head straight into Naples Underground for a guided experience through historic tunnels. Choose between English and Italian tours for a smooth, flexible visit with expert insight.
  • Upgrades: Add a post-tour pizza with a soft drink to enjoy a classic Naples meal after your underground exploration (available on select options).
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1 hr 25 mins

Skip-the-line entry to Naples Underground and explore ancient tunnels beneath the city

  • Everything you get: Skip-the-line entry to Naples Underground, where you’ll join a 1 to 1.5-hour guided tour through historic tunnels, chambers, and subterranean passages beneath the city. Your expert guide (English or Italian, as per your preference) brings the underground world to life as you walk through centuries-old spaces hidden beneath Naples.
  • Why choose this: Skip long queues and head straight into Naples Underground for a guided experience through historic tunnels. Choose between English and Italian tours for a smooth, flexible visit with expert insight.
  • Upgrades: Add a post-tour pizza with a soft drink to enjoy a classic Naples meal after your underground exploration (available on select options).

Inclusions #

  • Skip-the-line entry to Naples Underground

  • 1 to 1.5-hour guided tour (as per option selected)

  • Italian-speaking or English-speaking guide (as per option selected)

  • Pizza (as per option selected)

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as the experience includes uneven underground paths and multiple steps.

What’s not allowed

  • Pets are not allowed inside the underground site.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible due to approximately 121 steps leading down into the underground tunnels.

Additional information

  • The tour includes an optional narrow tunnel section; guests who prefer can take an alternate route and rejoin the group after a short wait.
  • Italian-guided tours typically run at regular intervals throughout the day, and guests are advised to arrive before their selected time slot.
  • The experience lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the selected tour option.
  • If you select the pizza add-on, it is served after the tour at a designated partner location near the exit, where you can redeem your meal using your ticket.
  • Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
Veiled Christ sculpture and Napoli Sotterranea underground passage in Naples.
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Combo (Save 5%): Napoli Sotterranea Guided Tour & Sansevero Chapel Entry Tickets

Explore underground Naples, then admire the iconic Veiled Christ in the Sansevero Chapel Museum.

  • Bypass 1.5-hour long queues and journey beneath Naples with a skip-the-line guided tour of Napoli Sotterranea, exploring ancient tunnels and hidden passages.
  • Gain priority entry to the Sansevero Chapel Museum and admire the world-renowned Veiled Christ, a masterpiece of sculpted marble.
  • Choose between an audio-guided visit or a guided tour at Sansevero Chapel Museum to explore its mysteries in depth.
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Explore at your pace
Audio guide

Explore underground Naples, then admire the iconic Veiled Christ in the Sansevero Chapel Museum.

  • Bypass 1.5-hour long queues and journey beneath Naples with a skip-the-line guided tour of Napoli Sotterranea, exploring ancient tunnels and hidden passages.
  • Gain priority entry to the Sansevero Chapel Museum and admire the world-renowned Veiled Christ, a masterpiece of sculpted marble.
  • Choose between an audio-guided visit or a guided tour at Sansevero Chapel Museum to explore its mysteries in depth.

Inclusions #

  • Skip-the-line entry to Sansevero Chapel and Veiled Christ with audio guide

  • Skip-the-line entry to Napoli Sotterranea

  • An expert English or Italian-speaking local guide for Napoli Sotterranea tour

Exclusions #

  • Hotel transfers and transportation

  • Meals

  • Gratuities

  • Your tickets guarantee priority access but there might be a short wait at the entrance since access is limited.
  • Napoli Sotterranea can only be accessed through guided tours.
  • If you’re visiting with infants, consider using a baby carrier since the attractions are not stroller-friendly.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Visitors touring the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, Naples, Italy, with ancient frescoes.
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Guided Tours

Catacombs of San Gaudioso Entry Tickets & Guided Tour

  • Follow a licensed English or Italian-speaking guide on a captivating 1-hour tour of the Catacombs of San Gaudioso.
  • This guided tour will lead you through winding tunnels under the city to explore the eternal resting places of historic figures like Bishop San Gaudioso.
  • Marvel at the ornate tombs and gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the city.
  • Enter San Gennaro and be amazed by the unique and macabre art collection featuring frescoes made using real bones and skulls
  • Upgrade your ticket to include the Artecard Campania and avail discounts, 5 free entries and so much more!
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1 hr
  • Follow a licensed English or Italian-speaking guide on a captivating 1-hour tour of the Catacombs of San Gaudioso.
  • This guided tour will lead you through winding tunnels under the city to explore the eternal resting places of historic figures like Bishop San Gaudioso.
  • Marvel at the ornate tombs and gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the city.
  • Enter San Gennaro and be amazed by the unique and macabre art collection featuring frescoes made using real bones and skulls
  • Upgrade your ticket to include the Artecard Campania and avail discounts, 5 free entries and so much more!

Inclusions #

  • 1-hour guided tour of the Catacombs of San Gaudioso

  • Expert English or Italian-speaking guide

  • Entrance to Catacombs of San Gennaro

  • Artecard Campania (optional)

  • Artecard Napoli (optional)

  • Tip: Bring along a sweater, even in hot weather, as the temperature in the catacombs varies between 15 and 22°.
  • Relief plaques along the route make it possible for guests with visual impairment to participate.
  • Facilities: Free Parking
  • This tour is unsuitable for wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments.
  • Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
Mural of Atlas in Bourbon Tunnel, Naples, with colorful abstract background.
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Guided Tours

Bourbon Tunnel Entry Tickets & Guided Tour

  • Join a guided tour of the Bourbon Tunnel with an entry ticket that takes you on a fascinating expedition through the rich history of Naples' subterranean landscape.
  • Along the route, learn about the technical solutions adopted by the designer, Errico Alvino, as well as the geological problems encountered through the excavation.
  • See the bomb bunker astutely utilized during World War II and admire the 3 bridges and the walls built to cross the cisterns while preserving their functionality.
  • View the remains from the World War era such as fragments of vintage cars, motorcycles, and statues. Select either an English or Italian guided tour.
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1 hr
  • Join a guided tour of the Bourbon Tunnel with an entry ticket that takes you on a fascinating expedition through the rich history of Naples' subterranean landscape.
  • Along the route, learn about the technical solutions adopted by the designer, Errico Alvino, as well as the geological problems encountered through the excavation.
  • See the bomb bunker astutely utilized during World War II and admire the 3 bridges and the walls built to cross the cisterns while preserving their functionality.
  • View the remains from the World War era such as fragments of vintage cars, motorcycles, and statues. Select either an English or Italian guided tour.

Inclusions #

  • English or Italian guided tour

  • Admission ticket to Bourbon Tunnel

  • Artecard Campania (optional)

  • Artecard Napoli (optional)

Exclusions #

  • Hotel transfers

  • Personal expenses

  • Tip: Don’t forget to raft through a small water tank in the tunnel connected to one of the old subway tunnels.
  • This tour involves some walking, so make sure you put on comfortable shoes and clothes during your visit.
  • Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
Tourists in Naples exploring historic square with ornate obelisk and colorful buildings.
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Walking Tours

Guided Tour of Naples with Underground Ruins Visit

  • Walk through the SpaccaNapoli, a road that provides access to Naples’ most popular destinations, and the city’s historic center with a guide.
  • Stroll through the 2000-year-old Underground Ruins which were once used as bomb shelters during WWII.
  • Revel in the city’s art galleries, markets, and bars to get a taste of daily life.
  • Visit the Catacombs in the Cathedral of San Gennaro and learn about its historical past.
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2 hrs 30 mins - 4 hrs
Guided tour
Meals included
  • Walk through the SpaccaNapoli, a road that provides access to Naples’ most popular destinations, and the city’s historic center with a guide.
  • Stroll through the 2000-year-old Underground Ruins which were once used as bomb shelters during WWII.
  • Revel in the city’s art galleries, markets, and bars to get a taste of daily life.
  • Visit the Catacombs in the Cathedral of San Gennaro and learn about its historical past.

Inclusions #

  • 2.5-hr guided tour of Naples

  • Local English and Italian-speaking guide

  • Underground Ruins entrance fee

  • Lunch - Caprese salad, pasta, dessert, and beverages (as per option selected)

  • Standard, small, or semi-private group tour (up to 40, 18, or 8 people as per option selected)

  • SpaccaNapoli
  • San Gregorio Armeno
  • Underground Ruins
  • San Gennaro
  • Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

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Why visit Napoli Sotterranea?

Trace Naples' history across millennia

This underground network unveils 24 centuries of history and hidden treasures 40 meters beneath the vibrant cityscape. It began with the Greeks in the 4th century BCE and ended with the Roman Empire in the first few centuries CE, followed by the medieval, Renaissance, and World War eras.

Along a well-mapped route

Guided tours with experts ensure you don’t miss a thing, and help you navigate the underground caves safely. This official and authorized route covers ancient cisterns, a Greco-Roman theater, wartime shelters, and hypogeum gardens.

Part of the UNESCO-listed City Center

Dubbed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, the Historic Center of Naples is home to several important monuments. Right next door at Piazza San Gaetano 316, you'll find San Lorenzo Maggiore Basilica and the Neapolis Sotterrata ruins.

Things to know before booking Napoli Sotterranea tours

  • A tour of the Napoli Sotterranea takes up to 1.5 hours. You will follow an authorized route along early galleries, water reservoirs, a theater, and bomb shelters from the Second World War.
  • You cannot explore the tunnels of Napoli Sotterranea independently. All visits include a professional guide who helps you navigate safely and protect the integrity of the underground sites.
  • While you can get tickets directly on-site, booking online lets you save on time spent waiting in lines and plan your day more efficiently.

What to see inside the official Napoli Sotterranea?

War museum

War museum

Parts of the underground tunnel networks were used as a bomb shelter by close to 40,000 people during the Second World War. This underground museum preserves documents and objects relating to the war, including bunk beds, forgotten weapons, and war machinery. You will also find graffiti and magazines from the era.

Greckp\o - Roman Theatre
Naples Underground hypogeum garden, optimal for grwoing plants.
People exploring water resorvoir in Naples underground.
Naples underground earthquake monitor system with historical artifacts and monitoring equipment.

History of Napoli Sotterranea

4th century BCE

🪨The Greeks begin quarrying tuff stone from underground for city construction and subsequently establish Neapolis (modern Naples), forming the earliest tunnels of what becomes Napoli Sotterranea.

1st century BCE – 1st century CE

💧Romans expanded the underground network, constructing aqueducts and cisterns to supply water to the city.

🎭A theater is built nearby, integrated into the urban fabric above, becoming a hub for entertainment and dramatic performances.

Middle Ages (5th – 15th century)

🏙️The aqueduct system remains in partial use, but the Roman theater is abandoned and covered as the city grows above it.

♻️Subterranean spaces are repurposed for storage, refuge, and urban development.

Renaissance and Early Modern Period (15th – 18th century)

🔦The underground network is used for water storage and emergency escape routes. Structures above ground incorporate remnants of ancient ruins, blending Naples' layered history.

🚿In the 16th century, nobleman Cesare Carmignano built a new aqueduct because the old one and its rainwater cisterns were no longer able to satisfy the growing water needs of the city.

World War II (1939–1945)

🛩️The tunnels and chambers serve as air raid shelters, protecting thousands of Neapolitans during bombings.

💈Remnants of life under the surface during this time – including graffiti and personal artifacts, are preserved for all to see.

Post-War Era (1950s–1980s)

🔍In the late '70s, Enzo Albertini founded a committee to rediscover and restore Naples' subsoil, hosting guided walks through key sites of anthropological and archaeological significance beneath the city.

🎀✂️In the late '80s, the site known as Napoli Sotterranea was officially opened, offering regular excursions underground.

🏛️1995: The Historic Center of Naples, of which Napoli Sotterranea is a central feature, was officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Modern Day (21st century)

🏳️Napoli Sotterranea is a celebrated cultural and historical site, offering regular guided tours through an authorized route showcasing Naples’ rich and layered history.

🌱The hypogeum gardens were set up in 2015, in order to experiment with crop growth 35 meters deep in the ‘bowels of Earth’.

Plan your visit to Napoli Sotterranea

Location

How to enter

You can access the Napoli Sotterranea from Piazza San Gaetano, 68 [find on maps]. The entrance is marked by blue and white flags. As with all the others, this specific section of Underground Naples requires separate tickets.

How to reach

🚌By bus: Catch a bus on lines 3M or R5.
Nearest stop: Costantinopoli, Piazza Garibaldi

🚄By train: Lines FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, or R.
Nearest stop: Naples Centrale

🚇By metro: Lines 1 and 2.
Nearest stop: Museo Underground, Dante on Line 1.

🚕By car: You can grab a car or taxi to reach Napoli Sotterranea. It will be a 10-minute walk from the parking spots.
Nearest stop: Duomo, Piazza Cavour, or Corso Umberto parking spaces

Detailed getting there guide

Visitor tips

  • Carry a layer of extra clothing even during warmer months, and wear comfortable flat shoes to traverse the uneven terrain.
  • Spring is the best time to visit since the weather is mild and crowds are relatively lower.
  • Booking your tour online gives you the flexibility to enjoy other sites nearby before making a direct entry instead of standing in the ticket lines.
  • Nearby, you can explore the historic center and landmarks like Via dei Tribunali, the octagonal Misericordia chapel featuring Carravaggio’s works, and the extravagant Duomo di Napoli.
  • Craving a delicious Neapolitan pizza after your tour? Visit Gino e Toto Sorbillo. Or, head to Osteria Ippolito for authentic Italian comfort food.
Plan your visit

Frequently asked questions about Napoli Sotterranea

A guided tour of the Napoli Sotterranea can last up to 1.5 hours. The only way to visit is in the company of an authorized guide.