Bourbon Tunnel

See enchanting scenery unfold before your eyes in a secret place full of history and atmosphere on a guided tour of Bourbon Tunnel in Naples. Choose the Via delle Memorie tour option to enrich your trip by walking the historic underground route. The Bourbon Tunnel was built in 1853 by Ferdinand II of Bourbon, who, concerned about the outbreak of the rebellion, asked for an escape from the Royal Palace to the barrack in Via della Pace, now Via Morelli. The work was not completed and, during World War II, the tunnel was used as a military hospital, later becoming the Hall Judicial Deposit. The war left its mark even in the subsoil: find handwritten messages of wishes and desolation of those who lived there. In the tunnels, find statues dating back to the fascist period and an exhibition of cars and motorcycles, abandoned for years and then freed from the rubbish. Add the option to walk the Via delle Memorie, an underground route carved out of the tuff. This tour starts from the Palazzo Serra di Cassano basement. See historical finds from WWII, 16th century caves, and a water tank from the 17th century, later used as a bomb shelter. End your tour with a walk through the last section of the tunnel.

Discover the city of Naples, eat in typical restaurants, find the best craft shops, or shops and find hotels, apartments or B&B recommendations, with discounts of up to 35%. Take advantage of discounts in the most important and historical activities of the city with a 'Naples Pass', such as Scaturchio, Tandem, La Locanda del Grifo. Get an official magnet from the owner of pizzeria da Michele. Explore the excavations of Pompeii and explore the Catacombs of Naples at San Gennaro. Visit Bourbon Gallery, Neapolis Underground of San Lorenzo Maggiore, Museodivino, Filangieri Museum and Treasure of San Gennaro Museum. See the Royal Palace of Naples, Capodimonte Museum and the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Get a real key to the city with many advantages to be consulted by downloading the app or link. Try Snav (the major sea transport company), which guarantees a 20% discount on every route to the island of Procida and Ischia if you book online.

Experience Naples’ top attractions and tours and get up to 35% off admission with the Naples Light Pass. You have up-to-date opening times, information sheets, price lists, and live directions right at your fingertips. Decide what you feel like doing on the day, so you don't even need to plan in advance. Visit the world-famous Catacombs of San Gennaro or the San Lorenzo Maggiore church. This product include a 3 days pubblic transport of Naples City. Your pass is fully digital and no physical card is required. Simply download your pass directly to your smartphone. Show your pass at each attraction for quick and easy entrance. Tours & Attractions Included with the Naples Light Pass: Top Attractions & Museums:•Naples Underground 1 and 2•Catacombs of San Gennaro•San Lorenzo Maggiore Church•Filangeri Museum•Treasure of San Gennaro Museum•Museodivino Museum• Tours and Activities:•Guided Tour of the Bourbon Gallery•1-hour E-Bike Rental• Boat Trip around the Gulf of Naples•Vespa Rental•Scaturchio Bakery•Tandem Restaurant•La Locanda del Grifo Restaurant•

Your visit will starts at Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, in the old part of the city and take a stroll through its picturesque and lively alleyways. Admire the Gesù Nuovo church and its masterpieces, discover the basilica of Santa Chiara and walk along the famous "Spaccanapoli", the street that literally splits the city in two, visiting all the artistic complex of squares and churches. From 18th-century San Domenico Maggiore to medieval Santa Chiara. Then you will arrive to the monumental area, taking the historic and commercial street of Via Toledo. A famous Neapolitan shopping street close to the Spanish quarters and the Maradona mural, the sacred and profane altar of the Neapolitan football legend. Here you will visit the ancient Galleria Umberto I in Naples, the exterior of Castel Nuovo known as the 'Maschio Angioino', the San Carlo Theatre, the Royal Palace and the iconic Piazza del Plebiscito. The hub of the city as well as a meeting place for nationally renowned events and concerts. The tour will end with a fascinating visit to the "Bourbon tunnel", one of the last underground Naples to be brought to light. An underground tunnel commissioned in 1853 by Ferdinand II of Bourbon to connect the Royal Palace with the sea. The work, in the public interest, had many difficulties in being completed, as its route crossed the cisterns of the ancient aqueducts. This is why it remained unfinished and was used by the Neapolitan people as an air-raid shelter during the Second World War. More than 200 years of history and anecdotes intertwine in this unique guided tour.