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Unravel the necropolis under Naples as you visit two of its oldest and largest burial sites.
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Nicola
David
France
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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.
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Explore the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, home to stunning frescoes and arcosolium burial chambers of early martyrs.
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See the wide crypt that houses San Gaudioso's relics, a significant site of early Christian worship.
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The Catacombs of San Gennaro hold the tomb of Naples' patron saint, surrounded by beautiful frescoes.
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Experience the underground basilica of San Gennaro, an ancient church with fascinating Christian art and historical significance.
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1-hour guided tour of the San Gaudioso Catacombs with entry
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1-hour guided tour of the San Gennaro Catacombs with entry
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Entry to Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità
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Expert English or Italian-speaking guide
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from France, United Kingdom, United States and over 24 countries have loved this experience
Francesca
Sep, 2025Verified booking
We took the guided tour of both the catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso. Very different from each other and very fascinating both so I recommend seeing them both. The cooperative that runs the catacombs "La Paranza" provides very knowledgeable guides who are very friendly and helpful. Specifically I had the wrong time in the reservation and they changed the time of the visit without any problem and with a smile. We were so pleased to know that the cooperative was created to support the youth of the Rione Sanità neighborhood, so I absolutely recommend visits with them. By buying the ticket for the catacombs you also receive a discount for the museum of Jago, a contemporary sultore whose Works are absolutely worth seeing. In essence 100% positive experience.Nicola
Sep, 2025Verified booking
It was really a nice experience, thanks to the guide Amara( he is a boy) who with his explanation managed to bring us into the period of the catacombs of San Gaudioso.Excellent explanation also in the church and the illustration of the crib. Also the visit of the catacombs of San Gennaro were accompanied by a good guide named Cristina
Gianfranco
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Cristina was an excellent guide, explaining everything in detail and with a touch of irony that nicely highlighted the history and culture of Naples. Absolutely a must-do!Nicole
Aug, 2025Verified booking
It's a wonderful experience, but we feel a bit dissatisfied that we only saw so little of the catacombs. But we still recommend it.
Maria
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Very good tour of the Catacombs of San Gennaro, for the others I could not go, I did not know how to get the new tickets and I did not trust getting there and not being able to enter because of too many visitors.
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
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While the Catacombs of San Gennaro are partially accessible, the Catacombs of San Gaudioso are not accessible by wheelchair.
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Street level access to the Catacombs of San Gennaro is in Vicoletto S. Gennaro dei Poveri, 22.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at the reception of Catacombs of San Gennaro.
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Address: Via Capodimonte, 13, 80100 Napoli NA, Italy.
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Getting There
By Bus
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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.
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Board buses 3M,168,178 or 204 to get you there.
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