Guided Walking Tour of Naples with Underground Bourbon Tunnel Visit

A Picturesque Naples Walking Tour

Explore the city and learn about its rich history and culture on this guided Naples walking tour. Start with a walk around the historic district with an expert guide relaying all the facts and stories of this area. Learn about the beautiful Santa Chiara basilica, and the Baroque and Renaissance appeal of Spaccanapoli. Pass by charming little shops, restaurants, and pizzerias near the Gesù Nuovo church. Head to the Piazza Municipio, located in the heart of the city, to see the Fontana del Nettuno which stands in front of the magnificent Nuovo Castle. From the San Carlo Theatre to the Galleria Umberto, the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, and the Royal Palace, you’ll more than explore your fill of medieval and baroque art.

What to Expect On Your Bourbon Tunnel Tour

Built by the Bourbon kings and queens in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Bourbon Tunnel is a system of tunnels and subterranean rooms and passages. In these underground passages were air raid shelters, and water and sewage systems. As you go through this subterranean passageway, your guide will fill you in on all the details about the tunnel’s history and its impact on the city’s growth.

See remnants of the air raid shelter, including graffiti from WWII and the remains of beds and other equipment. Remains of ancient Roman structures, such as cisterns and aqueducts, were incorporated into the tunnel system as well as historical artifacts and displays that provide valuable information.