Catacombs of Naples

Travel back in time and explore the Catacombs of San Gennaro to learn more about the patron saint of Naples. Discover what lies beneath street level as you see stunning frescoes and Byzantine paintings from the 9th to the 10th century AD. Discover the fascinating history of the paleo-Christian burial site with your guide. Find out more about its 4th-century expansion following the transfer of the remains of St. Agrippinus to the underground basilica dedicated to him. See the baptismal font commissioned by Bishop Paul II, who took refuge in the catacombs in the 8th century during iconoclastic struggles. Admire the details of the upper catacomb, decorated in the 3rd century in the so-called Pompeian style, and now home to some of the earliest Christian paintings. Be amazed by the Crypt of the Bishops and its 5th-century mosaics, including one depicting the Bishop of Carthage, St. Quodvultdeus. After your tour, receive an entry pass to the Catacombs of San Gaudioso and the Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità, which you can explore later.

Travel back in time and explore the Catacombs of San Gaudioso to learn more about the burial rites of early Christians and discover a mysterious world beneath the streets of Naples. Explore the history of the site and its expansion following the burial of the North African bishop, St. Gaudiosus between 451 and 453 AD. Gaze in wonder at the intensity of early Christian elements, such as the tomb of the saint and the 5th and 6th-century frescoes and mosaics with typical early Christian motifs. Explore the graves reserved for the nobles, dating back to the 17th century, when the catacombs resumed their function as a burial site. Get a closer look at the finer details, and learn how skulls were placed on display in the walls of the ambulatory in the 17th century. See stunning frescoes by Giovanni Balducci, who refused payment in order to be buried among the city's aristocrats.

Gain access with a single city pass to over 20 monuments, museums, and archaeological sites in Naples, including the National Archaeological Museum, Madre Museum and Royal Wood of Capodimonte, Royal Palace of Naples, Castel Sant'Elmo, Certosa of San Martino. Enjoy free admission to 3 museums or sites and discounted admission to all other museums and archaeological sites visited thereafter. Explore the city as you travel for free on Naples public transportation network (Unico Campania). Use the underground Line 1 “Metro dell’Arte”, Line 2, Line 6, funicular, tram, trains Circumflegrea, and Cumana e Circumvesuviana Urban Route.

Purchase the Naples & Campania Artecard for access to over 40 monuments, museums, and archaeological sites, including Ruins of Pompei, Herculaneum, National Archaeological Museum, Madre, Museum and Royal Wood of Capodimonte, Royal Palace of Naples, Castel Sant'Elmo, Certosa of San Martino, Royal Palace of Caserta, Paestum, and the Archaeological Museum of Capua. Enjoy free admission to many museums or sites and discounted admission to all other museums and archaeological sites visited thereafter. Explore the city as you travel for free on the Naples and Campania regional public transportation network (UnicoCampania public transport system). Visit your chosen cultural sites, selecting freely from the following list, and receive a discount of up to 50% from the other sites on: • Parco Archeologico di Pompei • Parco Archeologico di Ercolano • Museo Archeologico Nazionale • Palazzo Reale di Napoli • Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte • Reggia di Caserta • Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum • Palazzo Reale di Napoli • Certosa e Museo di San Martino • Madre_Museo d’Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina • Museo Pignatelli Cortes • Museo Duca di Martina • Museo civico di Castel Nuovo • Castel Sant'Elmo • Parco Archeologico di Oplontis • Scavi di Oplontis • Scavi di Stabia • Scavi di Boscoreale ed Antiquarium • Parco Archeologico di Baia • Museo Archeologico dei Campi Flegrei nel Castello di Baia • Anfiteatro Flavio • Parco Archeologico di Cuma • Museo Archeologico dell'Antica Capua • Museo dei Gladiatori • Anfiteatro Campano • Mitreo • Parco Archeologico di Paestum • Certosa San Lorenzo • Parco Archeologico di Elea Velia

Explore the Rione Sanità on this 3-hour Holy Mile tour and discover a fascinating area influenced by many cultures over the centuries. Walk through the neighborhood and take in the mix of sounds, colors and faces that confirm diversity is still alive and well. The streets preserve memories of popes, kings and cardinals, from more prosperous times. To experience the Holy Mile means to support the revival of Rione Sanità, a special project for Naples. Stops on the tour 1. Catacombs of San Gennaro 2. San Gennaro extra Moenia Basilica 3. S. Maria della Sanità Basilica 4. S. Severo Basilica - Jago Sculpture 5. The Sanità district 6. Palazzo San Felice 7. Palazzo dello Spagnuol Tour ends at "Piazza Cavour" (near the Archaeological Museum)

With the Naples Pass 7 Days, you’ll get seamless access to Naples and the Campania region with one digital ticket. Download the App to get all the digital tickets you need. Highlights of Naples Pass 7 Days include: - Archaeological sites: Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, and Cumae. - World-renowned museums: National Archaeological Museum (MANN), Capodimonte Museum, Filangieri Museum, Jago Museum, and MADRE Museum. - Historic palaces & underground sites: Royal Palace of Naples, Bourbon Tunnel, Naples Underground, and Castel Sant’Elmo. - Sacred art & religious sites: The Treasure of San Gennaro Museum, Church of Sant’Anna dei Lombardi, and Pio Monte della Misericordia (home to a masterpiece by Caravaggio). - Unlimited travel on Naples’ metro, buses, trams, and funiculars for 7 days - Round-trip train tickets from Naples to Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Caserta included - Two Alibus tickets for direct transfers between Naples Airport and the city center. - Extra perks: Exclusive discounts on ferry tickets to Ischia and Procida with SNAV. A complete list of all 45 included attractions will be emailed to you after purchase. How It Works 1. Purchase your pass and activate it within 6 months. 2. Download the official Naples Pass App from the Google Play Store or App Store 3. You will receive via email the information you need to access the App and activate the pass 4. Once activated, the pass is valid for 7 consecutive days (e.g., activate on Monday at 12:00 PM → expires the following Monday at 12:00 PM). 5. Simply show your digital pass for free access to included attractions and transportation. Good to Know - Advance reservations required for San Gennaro Catacombs and the Bourbon Tunnel (you’ll receive booking instructions via email). - An internet connection is recommended for using the pass. - One-time access per attraction – each site can be visited once with the pass.