Naples Underground tickets and tours
Book guided entries to catacombs and tunnels for a thoughtful journey below Naples.
About Naples Underground
The underground network includes ancient quarries shaped into an aqueduct, early Christian catacombs, and Bourbon‑era passages.
Most sites are accessed by guided tour; booking ahead secures your preferred language and time.
Combo tickets often include the catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso; add the Bourbon Tunnel or Napoli Sotterranea for a complete route.
Multilingual tours are available; some routes use lanterns or special lighting to protect frescoes and stone.
Browse options to tailor your underground day—short introductions or deeper, extended tours.
Visit Options
Pick the option that fits your plans
Visit Options
Pick the option that fits your plans
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 guided entries in one go—popular slots fill fast and group sizes are limited underground.
Pick flexible time slots and languages. Some tours offer lantern walks and special access to frescoed areas.
Mobile tickets and timed entries keep things smooth in narrow spaces and on busy days.
What to expect underground
A calm, curious walk through stone and story—here’s a simple plan:
Begin in Rione Sanità with the catacombs: gentle corridors, ancient burials, and luminous frescoes that feel both intimate and expansive.
Continue to Napoli Sotterranea or the Bourbon Tunnel: marvel at cisterns, hidden stairways, and wartime shelters. Emerge with a new sense of Naples above.
Location & Opening Hours
- Napoli Sotterranea & Catacombe, Naples, Italy
- From the National Archaeological Museum (Museo): walk to Rione Sanità for the catacombs or ride one stop to Materdei and cross the Sanità bridges.
- From Piazza del Plebiscito: reach the Bourbon Tunnel entrances near Via Domenico Morelli or Via Monte di Dio—signs mark meeting points.
- Visiting timetable
- Advance booking is recommended, especially on weekends, holidays, and school trips.
- info@naples-underground.visitnapoli.it
Find tour offices and meeting points at Piazza San Gaetano (Napoli Sotterranea), Basilica di San Gennaro (catacombs), and Galleria Borbonica (Morelli).
Naples Underground: frequently asked questions
Contact & More Information
- Napoli Sotterranea & Catacombe, Naples, Italy
- Email: info@naples-underground.visitnapoli.it
- Phone: see official site contacts for each tour and church association
Book your guided tours online. Many options allow changes or free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit.
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I wrote this guide to make your underground Naples day clear, safe, and deeply enjoyable—with local context, small tips, and a gentle pace.
Cancellation Policy
Most tours and tickets are flexible—check the policy before booking.
Group Discounts
Groups and schools can request special rates and private slots, subject to availability.
Important Booking Information
Arrive 10–15 minutes early—departures are punctual and groups are capped.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket: underground temperatures stay cool.
Mind low ceilings and narrow passages—guides advise where to go single file.
Keep tickets and ID handy at meeting points and church entrances.