Enjoy a fascinating guided tour underneath the city of Naples. See Naples' development from its beginnings until the present day, in the heart of the historic center.

About this activity

Cancellation policy: This activity is non-refundable
Duration 1.5 - 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: Italian, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Tom – Ireland

very nice the guide has immense knowledge and was funny

Jessica – Australia

Definitely worth the visit. Just wish we were underground longer

Highlights

Travel beneath Naples on a fascinating underground tour
Experience a historical journey through Naples with your guide
Admire the remains of the Greek-Roman Aqueduct and the Roman Theater
Be taken through 2,400 years of history
Add a pizza lunch or dinner to your guided tour

Full description

Enjoy a unique underground experience with the official Underground Naples guided tour. Your guide will take you through 2,400 years of history, from the ancient Greeks to modern times, unveiling the “womb” of Naples from an archaeological, historical, anthropological, and geological point of view.
The tour includes a visit to the Greek-Roman Aqueduct, the remains of the Roman Theater, and the Summa Cavea, a new fragment of the Roman theater just brought back to life.
The guide will speak English or Italian, or you can follow the visit in other languages, thanks to the free multilingual app that you can download at the beginning of your visit.
In addition, a brochure in several languages is always delivered in order to follow the visit better. You may also take pictures along the way.
Choose the tour and pizza option to enjoy some tasty pizza at the end of your tour of the Naples Underground.

Includes

Skip-the-line ticket entry
Guided tour
Pizza lunch or dinner up to 15 EUR (if option selected)

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
People with claustrophobia

Meeting point

The entrance is next to the Basilica of San Paolo Maggiore and it's signaled by white and blue flags.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

This skip-the-ticket line entrance will allow you to reduce the waiting time at the entrance, especially during high season. It is not a priority entrance ticket
It is not possible to carry out the visit autonomously, there will always be a guide to accompany you
It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes and a sweatshirt during warm periods
The path is efficiently illuminated, the access ladder is equipped with a handrail and the steps are very low. The only narrow and partially illuminated path is optional
Children who attend primary school and junior high school should bring a small flashlight
The path isn't accessible by wheelchair as there are 121 steps to climb uphill and downhill. There are no elevators or escalators. You can leave strollers at the main entrance and take them back at the exit
Naples Underground does not adhere to the ministerial initiative #DomenicalMuseo, which provides free admission to museums and archaeological sites on the first

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 17786 reviews

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Overall the tour was excellent and very interesting. ‘Crowd control’ / organising visitors at the entrance before the tour was chaotic and standards of customer service / information were poor compared to other countries. Some signage and queuing zones would be useful. Once organised into our group with our guide everything went smoothly. The English speaking guide was very knowledgeable, informative and entertaining. The pace was steady with occasional rest spots. Thoroughly worthwhile.

Naples: Naples Underground Entry Ticket and Guided Tour