Naples Underground: tickets & guided tours
Book guided entry to catacombs and tunnels — discover the city below at an unhurried pace.
About Naples Underground
The network includes ancient mining galleries later used as waterworks, early-Christian catacombs and Bourbon-era passageways.
Most entry is guided. Book early to secure language and time preferences.
Combination tickets often cover San Gennaro and San Gaudioso; add Napoli Sotterranea or the Bourbon tunnel for a fuller route.
Multilingual tours are available; some routes use lanterns/soft lighting to protect frescoes and stonework.
Compare options and compose your underground day — from brief introductions to deep explorations.
Visit Options
Pick the option that fits your plan
Visit Options
Pick the option that fits your plan
Naples Underground: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour
Explore Naples' hidden tunnels and ancient caverns with a guide, including skip-the-line entry for a smooth experience.
Naples Underground + Catacombs of San Gennaro
Bundle Naples Underground and the Catacombs of San Gennaro for a complete underground heritage experience.
Spanish Quarters Underground: Guided Tour
Step below the lively Quartieri Spagnoli to explore hidden tunnels and neighborhood stories.
Naples Underground + Complex of San Lorenzo Maggiore
Combine Naples Underground with the archaeological complex of San Lorenzo Maggiore for a broader perspective.
Naples Underground + Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide
Discover Naples Underground and the sacred treasures of San Gennaro with an informative audio guide.
Naples Underground + Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius
Experience Naples Underground alongside the ruins of Pompeii and the mighty Vesuvius.
Pompeii + Naples Underground
Visit Pompeii's remarkable ruins paired with the subterranean wonders beneath Naples.
Naples Underground + Mount Vesuvius: Skip The Line Ticket
Combine Naples Underground with skip-the-line access to Mount Vesuvius.
Sansevero Chapel: Entry + Guided Tour
Visit the Sansevero Chapel and the Veiled Christ with reserved entry and a guided tour.
Naples Walking Tour with Santa Chiara Cloister & The Veiled Christ
Stroll Naples’ historic center including the Santa Chiara cloister and the Sansevero Chapel’s Veiled Christ.
Ipogeo dei Cristallini: Guided Tour
Explore the Ipogeo dei Cristallini (Hypogeum of the Crystallines) with a guided visit to ancient tombs and frescoes.
Naples Underground + Pompeii
Explore underground Naples and the ancient city of Pompeii with a combined ticket.
Why book online?
Secure a guided time slot in one step — small groups and popular language slots fill fast.
Choose flexible times and languages. Some tours include lantern routes and access to fresco zones.
Mobile tickets and reserved slots make visiting smooth even in tight spaces.
What to expect underground
A slow, thoughtful walk between stone and story — a simple plan:
Begin at the Rione Sanità catacombs: soft passages, ancient burials and shimmering frescoes — intimate yet spacious in feeling.
Then move to Napoli Sotterranea or the Bourbon tunnel: admire cisterns, secret stairways and wartime shelters. Surface again with a new view of the Naples above.
Location & Opening Hours
- Napoli Sotterranea & Catacombe, Naples, Italy
- From the National Archaeological Museum (Museo): walk toward Rione Sanità for the catacombs, or ride one stop to Materdei and cross the Sanità bridges.
- From Piazza del Plebiscito: Bourbon tunnel entrances are near Via Domenico Morelli or Via Monte di Dio — signs lead to meeting points.
- Visiting timetable
- Reserve in advance — weekends, holidays and school groups fill up quickly.
- info@naples-underground.visitnapoli.it
Meeting points: Piazza San Gaetano (Napoli Sotterranea), San Gennaro basilica (catacombs) and Galleria Borbonica (Morelli).
Naples Underground: Frequently Asked Questions
Book tours online. Many options offer free changes/cancellations up to 24 hours before.
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This guide was written to make your day underground in Naples clear, safe and calm — with local context, small tips and a gentle rhythm.
Cancellation Policy
Most tours and tickets are flexible — check terms before booking.
Group Discounts
Groups and schools may request special pricing and dedicated times depending on availability.
Important Booking Information
Arrive 10–15 minutes before departure — tours start on time and group sizes are limited.
Wear closed, comfortable shoes and a light jacket — the underground is cool.
Watch for low ceilings and narrow sections — guides will manage single-file stretches.
Have tickets and ID ready at meeting points and basilica entrances.