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Unravel the necropolis under Naples as you visit two of its oldest and largest burial sites.
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David
France
Tania
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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, Spain, United States and over 24 countries have loved this experienceNicole
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.
Lebon
Jul, 2025Verified booking
My family had a great time learning about the catacombs, the neighborhood and the history and burial practices of the 6th century AD. The surrounding town has great restaurants too!
David
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Really enjoyed visiting the catacombs of San Gaudioso, our guide had great English and very engaging, on seeing this part of the tour was recommended that we visit the San Gennaro catacombs free within the year, we didn't hesitate and booked for the following day, our guide was very enthusastic and really got a sense of what went on here thousands of years before. Would highly recommend.France
Jun, 2025Verified booking
San Genaro is the more beautiful of the two and more impressive. The guide (in English) was very interesting and clear. San gaudioso (included in the same ticket) was less spectacular and the guide much less comprehensible. Nevertheless, this is a must-see on any trip to Naples. Unfortunately, no photos allowed!
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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