Naples · NAPLES UNDERGROUND TOURS
Under the old centre is a second city of Greek quarries, Roman cisterns and wartime shelters. These 13 tours and tickets cover the tunnels and the catacombs, each priced and timed.
Follow an English- or Italian-speaking guide beneath Naples to see the Greek-Roman aqueduct, Roman Theater remains, and Summa Cavea. An optional narrow passage adds a close-up look at the tunnels, and you can choose a pizza meal afterward. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours, and bring comfortable shoes.
“The tour guide was great and the place spectacular. Definitely worth a visit.”
Join an English- or Italian-speaking guide beneath Naples to see early Christian burial chambers, ancient frescoes, a baptismal font and 5th-century mosaics. The tour takes about 45 minutes and includes later entry to San Gaudioso and the Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità. Guides such as Nello and Emmanuel have led tours here, though your guide may differ.
“Antonia explained everything in a very interesting way! It was wonderful!”
Meet your guide in the Spanish Quarters for a one-hour walk through Naples’ underground tunnels and the old Neapolitan Aqueduct. Expect stories spanning Greek-era city changes to the Second World War, plus narrow passages and stairs. Guides include Alex, Eduardo, Alessandro and others; the tour runs in English, Spanish and Italian.
“We started the tour at exactly 2:05 PM. It was incredibly interesting, and I found it exciting to walk through the narrow tunnels. My husband, who is claustrophobic, was accommodated well since there are larger tunnels that can be used as bypasses. Our guide, Giulia, was extraordinary. I would rate her a 10 out of 10!”
Join an English-speaking guide beneath Naples to explore part of its ancient aqueduct, later used as a World War II shelter. This one-hour tour starts at Vico S. Anna di Palazzo 52 and ends on Via Chiaia. Expect steep stairs and some very narrow tunnels, with guides such as Alex, Eduardo, Alessandro, and Grazia leading English groups.
“Very interesting and educational activity in Naples. Edoardo was very pleasant and also great at explaining the history of these aqueducts and their usage as shelters during WWII.”
Descend beneath Naples with a guide for a 45-minute visit to the Catacombs of San Gaudioso and the Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità. See early Christian frescoes, aristocratic tombs and skulls set into the walls, while learning how the site changed over the centuries. Your ticket also includes entry to the Catacombs of San Gennaro, valid for 12 months.
“Great experience, guide name I think was Antonela, lovely girl and explained the history well.”
Descend beneath Piazza San Gaetano with a guide to see ancient aqueducts and cisterns, a Roman theater, and World War II air-raid shelters. The 90-minute tour includes narrow, dark passages, with an optional candle-lit section. English tours are listed at noon and 2 p.m.; confirm the day’s timing at the entrance.
“I quite enjoyed this tour of underground Naples covering its Greek era cisterns and buried the Roman temple. Note that there are a lot of steps, dark passages, and times where you need to walk on your side. Not for the claustrophobic.”
Start in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo at 8:30 am for a guided walk through Naples’ old town, including the Roman market below San Lorenzo Maggiore. Your art historian guide connects Greek, Roman, Pagan and Christian layers of the city, then points out landmarks such as San Gregorio Armeno, Galleria Umberto and Piazza del Plebiscito. Some guide names include Nina, Roberta, Nunzia and Clemente.
“Nuncia was an amazing tour guide around Naples’ monument and historic areas. Thoroughly enjoyed the information and stories. It was a good pace with lots of walking but the perfect way to experience Naples.”
Starting at Piazza Municipio, this guided walk links Naples’ monumental sights with the narrow lanes of the old center, including Spaccanapoli, Via San Gregorio Armeno and the Neapolis Sotterrata ruins. Guides such as Giusi, Marco and Antonio have led the tour. Choose the walk alone or add a lunch of caprese salad, pasta, dessert, wine and water.
“I wanted to give 10 but 5 was the maximum! Fluvio was absolutely amazing, he was so enthusiastic and made the tour so fun! It didn’t even feel like 5 hours of walking. It was only 4 of us and despite the torrential rain we had the best of time. He showed us amazing restaurants and pastry shops. Also guided us to the souvenir area and explained the history of Napoli perfectly. Definitely worth all the money!”
This 2.5-hour walking tour links Piazza Bellini, Underground Naples, and Spaccanapoli. You’ll hear about local life and the city’s past from a local guide, then visit a network of historic passages and caverns. Groups are capped at 16, and the Underground Naples ticket is included. Guides have included Valeria, Umberto, Maria Novella, and Francesca, though your guide may differ.
“My time in Naples, albeit brief, was nothing short of splendid, particularly due to Maria’s exceptional guidance. With only half a day to explore, she masterfully curated an itinerary that showcased the city's most significant sights, all the while remaining remarkably flexible in accommodating my various requests. Maria’s deep knowledge of the area, coupled with her adeptness in engaging with the locals, greatly enriched my experience. She was diligent in ensuring that the items I purchased along our walk were of the highest quality, often insisting that vendors provide receipts. Moreover, she introduced me to a delightful local pizzeria—a visit to Naples simply wouldn't be complete without...”
Start in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo and walk through Spaccanapoli, San Gregorio Armeno, and Via dei Tribunali with an English-speaking guide. Then explore Naples Underground, including old water cisterns and wartime shelters. The underground portion lasts about 90 minutes and involves roughly 121 steps down, plus some narrow passages. Pizza or a transfer is an optional upgrade.
“Very knowledgeable guide Giovanni did a wonderful job & gave very informative information about everything we saw. The Naples Underground was special. The guide in the underground was also excellent. So happy we took this tour”
Meet your local guide at Piazza Bellini for a 2.5-hour walk through central Naples and Napoli Sotterranea. You’ll see Roman-era tunnels, the medieval Campanile della Pietrasanta, San Lorenzo and Spaccanapoli, finishing near San Gregorio Armeno. Maria Novella is one of the guides, but check which guide is scheduled for your tour.
In four hours, a certified guide leads you from Piazza Municipio past Via Toledo and the landmarks around Piazza del Plebiscito into Naples’s old center. See Via San Gregorio Armeno’s nativity workshops, then visit the ruins beneath San Lorenzo Maggiore. Tours are offered in Italian, English, and Spanish. Guides who have led recent tours include Giorgia and Gianluca.
“knowledgeable, friendly guide. her English was very good. she was very knowledgeable of the history on Napoli.”
Follow a licensed guide through central Naples and below street level to Neapolis Sotterrata, the Purgatorio ad Arco complex and the Cathedral’s underground spaces. The route may also include San Lorenzo Maggiore or the Lapis Museum, depending on opening decisions. Daniela has guided in French and adapted the visit for a teenager.
“Visite privée très interessante. Notre guide Daniela, qui parlait un excellent français, était passionnée et passionnante et s’est adaptée à mon fils de 16 ans pour lui rendre cette visite intéressante. Néanmoins, le tarif de cette visite me semble un peu élevé, d’autant que nous avons dû payer les billets d’entrée pour les 2 sites visités en plus du prix annoncé. Initialement, visite réservée en petit groupe (qui aurait été beaucoup plus intéressante d’un point de vue coût) mais annulée la veille de la date programmée….”
Pick a ruin, a boat or a pizza oven.
