Guided Tours

Naples Underground Skip-the-Line Ticket and Guided Tour

Entrance to Napoli Sotterranea underground ruins in Naples, Italy.

Group touring ancient tunnels in Naples Underground.

Naples Underground ruins with ancient stone structures and metal frames.

Naples Underground hypogeum garden with plants under artificial lights.

Duration

1 hr 25 mins

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Guided tour

4.5/5(575)

Thomas K

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The tour was interesting, and the guide really explained a lot. A good command of English was necessary. However, the instructions for the meeting point to pick up the tickets were confusing. The names were posted at the main entrance. The instructions said something different... But everything worked out in the end.

Andreina N

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

Everything went well; our host was very capable and friendly—someone who really knows her stuff. She explained everything clearly and highlighted the key points. The group was satisfied.

Anouchka K

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Booked a 2 hour tour with a small group and anbarcheologist guide. He was wonderful. He spent 3 hours with us. So many incredible details and his knowledge was extensive. Really strongly recommend.

Gabriel K

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

The underground was very interesting and the tourguide gave a lot of informations. The roman theater at the end was surprisingly cool to see. The group size was a little big for my taste (55 poeple) and next time I would take the option without the pizza coupon since there are nicer and friendlier places to have a pizza.

Graham S

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Very interesting tour. Large group so somewhat slow going but guide had plenty of interesting stories along the way. Would recommend, unless your claustrophobic.

Matteo P

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Everything was great! The tour was extremely well-organized and right on time. Underground Naples is practically a city below street level. If you’re brave enough (and I highly recommend it) to tackle what the guides call the “difficult route,” you’ll get to see pools filled with water more than 50 meters below ground!

Explore Naples Underground on a guided tour through ancient tunnels and hidden subterranean chambers beneath the city.

Walk through historic underground passageways and chambers as your guide explains the layered history beneath Naples.

Discover a unique underground network of tunnels and structures carved beneath the historic city center.

Experience an immersive guided walk through Naples’ underground spaces, with stories connecting the city above and below.

End your visit with a traditional pizza and soft drink after your underground exploration.

Skip-the-line entry to Naples Underground

1 to 1.5-hour guided tour (as per option selected)

Italian-speaking or English-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Pizza (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION85 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERWalk
Start point
Naples Underground Entrance
Get direction
1. Naples Underground
Tickets included
Guided tour, Visit attraction & Sightseeing
The Naples Underground is a complex web of tunnels, caves, and cisterns spanning 450 kilometers below the city! Access three sections: the iconic Napoli Sotterranea starting at Piazza San Gaetano, the Spanish Quarters Underground, and the Neapolis Sotterrata beneath the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore. You can even visit ancient burial sites – the Catacombs.
End point
Naples Underground Entrance
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

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
Thomas K
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour was interesting, and the guide really explained a lot. A good command of English was necessary. However, the instructions for the meeting point to pick up the tickets were confusing. The names were posted at the main entrance. The instructions said something different... But everything worked out in the end.
Damien C
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The guide, the history, the cisterns.
Alexandra M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A very enjoyable and informative tour
Andreina N
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
Everything went well; our host was very capable and friendly—someone who really knows her stuff. She explained everything clearly and highlighted the key points. The group was satisfied.
Pascal J
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
It was an interesting tour, but... I couldn't understand the English with that Italian accent! The tour was supposed to last an hour and a half but barely lasted an hour! The theater tour wasn't included after all! It was very crowded, so the tour was probably cut short. I'm not happy!

Skip the lines and head underground into Naples’ hidden tunnel system on a guided tour through ancient chambers, cisterns, and historic passages beneath the city.

Getting started

Arrive at the designated meeting point and present your ticket for validation. After a quick check, your guide will lead you to the entrance where you begin your descent into the underground tunnels. Expect approximately 121 steps leading below ground, with no elevator access.

What to expect

Naples Underground

Naples Underground is a vast network of tunnels and chambers carved beneath the historic city. It is known for its ancient Greek cisterns, Roman-era structures, and wartime shelters that reveal how Naples evolved over centuries.

Features

Walk through ancient underground tunnels and wide stone passages beneath the city.

Explore historic chambers carved into volcanic tufa rock.

Discover layers of history from Greek origins to WWII shelter use.

Follow your expert guide through a fully guided underground route with storytelling throughout.

Upgrades

Upgrade your experience with a post-tour pizza and soft drink served at a nearby partner location after your underground visit (available on selected options).

Wrapping up

After the tour, exit at the designated endpoint and continue exploring Naples or enjoy your optional post-tour dining experience if selected.

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as the experience includes uneven underground paths and multiple steps.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed inside the underground site.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible due to approximately 121 steps leading down into the underground tunnels.

Additional information

The tour includes an optional narrow tunnel section; guests who prefer can take an alternate route and rejoin the group after a short wait.

Italian-guided tours typically run at regular intervals throughout the day, and guests are advised to arrive before their selected time slot.

The experience lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the selected tour option.

If you select the pizza add-on, it is served after the tour at a designated partner location near the exit, where you can redeem your meal using your ticket.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.