Guided Tours

Catacombs of Naples Entry Tickets & Guided Tour

Name: Catacombs of Naples Entry Tickets & Guided Tour
Start: 2026-05-07T12:00:00
End: 2026-05-07T13:00:00
Location: Catacombs of San Gennaro

Ancient tomb with religious artifacts in Catacombs of San Gennaro, Naples.

Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanita facade with clock tower in Naples, Italy.

Interior of Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanita, featuring ornate altar and pulpit near Catacombs of San Gaudioso.

Tomb of San Gaudioso in the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, Naples, Italy.

Duration

1 hr

Opens tomorrow

10:00am - 5:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

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

4.6/5(280)

Joaquín S

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

An amazing place. The catacombs are vast and well-preserved. The foundation that restored them and organizes the tours is doing a wonderful job in the Sanita neighborhood. The guides are very professional and attentive. And they’re volunteers for the foundation! Congratulations.

Eleonora C

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Very interesting from a historical and cultural perspective. I also really appreciated the guide’s expertise and helpfulness. Another highlight of the tour is the chance to immerse yourself in authentic Neapolitan neighborhoods with all their charm

Carlos C

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

They're completely different from the catacombs in Rome. Much more beautiful. The fact that it's run by a cooperative really adds to how well-organized and clean everything is, and how great the guides are.

Judit M

Family

Verified booking

Mar 2026

I travelled with my niece and we enjoyed this guided tour very much. We learned a lot about the history of the church including the catacombs. Our guide seemed very knowledgable and was really friendly. I highly recommend this tour.

Matteo P

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

A fascinating and mysterious place. The guide was young and knowledgeable, and explained everything perfectly. Unfortunately, by law, you’re not allowed to take photos or videos, but it’s a place you’ll remember forever!

Stefano B

Family

Verified booking

Feb 2026

A unique and evocative experience! The catacombs of Naples are an incredible place, full of history and mystery. The visit was exciting and educational! A big thank you to our guide, she was incredible! Her passion and knowledge made the visit to the catacombs of Naples an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!

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

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
Joaquín S
Family
Verified booking
Apr 2026
An amazing place. The catacombs are vast and well-preserved. The foundation that restored them and organizes the tours is doing a wonderful job in the Sanita neighborhood. The guides are very professional and attentive. And they’re volunteers for the foundation! Congratulations.
Eleonora C
Family
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Very interesting from a historical and cultural perspective. I also really appreciated the guide’s expertise and helpfulness. Another highlight of the tour is the chance to immerse yourself in authentic Neapolitan neighborhoods with all their charm
Carlos C
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
They're completely different from the catacombs in Rome. Much more beautiful. The fact that it's run by a cooperative really adds to how well-organized and clean everything is, and how great the guides are.
Dr. Gergo M
Family
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Brief program, somewhat bizarre topics :) We needed to prenotate on time, otherwise the program would have been booked out.
Vasiliki A
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The perfect english of the guide as well as the summarized to the point info

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.

Catacombs of San Gennaro

Monday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 5:00pm

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.

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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.