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Catacombs of Naples: San Gaudioso & San Gennaro Guided Tour

ancient tomb in the Catacombs of San Gennaro, Naples.
Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanita.
Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanita interior, Naples.
Tomb of San Gaudioso in the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, Naples, Italy, with ancient frescoes and burial niches.

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Unravel the necropolis under Naples as you visit two of its oldest and largest burial sites.

    • Explore at your own pace! Start with a full-day ticket and guided tour of San Gennaro, then visit San Gaudioso within 12 months—or flip the order.

    • Explore the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, home to stunning frescoes and arcosolium burial chambers of early martyrs.

    • See the wide crypt that houses San Gaudioso's relics, a significant site of early Christian worship.

    • The Catacombs of San Gennaro hold the tomb of Naples' patron saint, surrounded by beautiful frescoes.

    • Experience the underground basilica of San Gennaro, an ancient church with fascinating Christian art and historical significance.

    • 1-hour guided tour of the San Gaudioso Catacombs with entry

    • 1-hour guided tour of the San Gennaro Catacombs with entry

    • Entry to Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità

    • Expert English or Italian-speaking guide

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    What our guests say

    Pedro Miguel Duarte Cardoso Ribeiro

    Pedro

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    A spectacular tour with a guide, Emanuel, who transmitted information with precision, rhythm, feeling, excellent humor and love for an amazing city.
    Martina Chiarugi

    Martina

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The guide (Valentina) was very good at explaining the route to us, linking past and present and emphasizing the cultural and emotional value of the initiatives carried out by the La Paranza cooperative
    Alessandra Russo

    Alessandra

    Feb, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Although being Neapolitan, I was not familiar with the catacombs of San Gaudioso, it was a wonderful discovery. The guide, Riccardo, made us relive moment by moment the events that took place in the undergrounds. Very interesting cultural experience.
    Fiammetta rossi

    Fiammetta

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    The guides in both catacombs were very good, knowledgeable and engaging .
    Jean-Pierre BERLIOZ

    Jean-pierre

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Very competent guide Good organization
  • Explore Naples' rich underground history with this combined ticket for the Catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso, valid for 12 months. Both tours, available in English or Italian, provide captivating stories of faith, art, and rituals that shaped Naples. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing the order of your visits and fully immersing yourself in this extraordinary underground world.

    San Gennaro

    At San Gennaro, walk through two expansive levels of burial chambers carved into volcanic tuff. Admire early Christian mosaics, vivid frescoes, and the tomb of San Gennaro, Naples' cherished patron saint, all within one of Southern Italy’s largest early Christian cemeteries. The wide corridors and open spaces reflect a distinctive design created to welcome pilgrims and worshippers.

    San Gaudioso

    Your journey continues at the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, located beneath the Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità. Discover the fascinating mix of early Christian burial sites and 17th-century aristocratic traditions, including macabre paintings by Giovanni Balducci and skulls embedded in walls to commemorate the deceased. Explore the legendary “draining ritual” niches and admire the Madonna della Sanità fresco, the oldest known depiction of the Virgin Mary in Campania​.

  • What to bring

    • It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

    Accessibility

    • While the Catacombs of San Gennaro are partially accessible, the Catacombs of San Gaudioso are not accessible by wheelchair.

    • Street level access to the Catacombs of San Gennaro is in Vicoletto S. Gennaro dei Poveri, 22.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Meeting Point

    • Meet your guide at the reception of Catacombs of San Gennaro.

    • Address: Via Capodimonte, 13, 80100 Napoli NA, Italy.

    Get Directions to the Meeting Point

    Getting There

    By Bus

    • The closest bus stop is Capodimonte - Basilica dell'Incoronata e Catacombe di S. Gennaro. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

    • Board buses 3M,168,178 or 204 to get you there.

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