Guided Tours

Catacombs of Naples Entry Tickets & Guided Tour

Name: Catacombs of Naples Entry Tickets & Guided Tour
Start: 2026-02-01T10:00:00
End: 2026-02-01T11:00:00
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

Open today

10:00am - 05:00pm

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Guided tour

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

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Bastian

Nov 2025

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The guided tour through the catacombs was very interesting and very informative - you immediately notice how well organized everything is. The team on site was extremely friendly and courteous, and the overall atmosphere was very pleasant. The host's English could have been improved in a few places, but that didn't really detract from the overall impression. Important to know (without influencing the rating): The entrance is a bit out of the way and not easy to reach. Also, photography is completely forbidden in the catacombs, hence no photos for this rating ;-) All in all, an absolutely worthwhile tour - the 5 stars are fully deserved.

Stephan

Oct 2025

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We had a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. He spoke good English and was charmingly eloquent. My only criticism is that he could have helped us more to understand the ideas and motives of the people in the seventeenth century and emphasized less their strangeness and the apparent greed of the Dominicans.

Eva

Nov 2025

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The catacombs are impressive and are very well explained so you can get an idea of what they meant in their time. Also, your visit is helping to improve the neighborhood of La Sanitá. I was sad that you can only take pictures at the end but I imagine that it is due to conservation issues.

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
Alessandra
Jan 2026
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Impeccable organization, our guide was very knowledgeable and precise in telling the story of the catacombs and what we could see. Highly recommended
Fusco
Jan 2026
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In addition to my beautiful Naples, I would like to thank the staff for their kindness and professionalism, guiding and explaining everything in detail.
Luigi
Jan 2026
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Comprehensive guide and very helpful and friendly locals, not to mention the beauty of the place.
Leonardo
Jan 2026
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The tour and the guide. Unfortunately the catacombe di gaudioso non erano accessibili
Armando
Dec 2025
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I visited the catacombs of San Gennaro in naples,memorable visit immersing myself in the underground I was amazed by the environment dating back one part to the sixth century A.D. with the historical explanation,and another part of the second century even more impressive,but the thing that surprised me and that with the same entrance ticket you can also visit the catacombs of San Gaudenzio,which fortunately I was able to visit on the same day,another show that is more surprising than the previous.The visit was accompanied by girls who took us back in time with their explanations and language skills,very good considering that every day they work continuously to bring tourists of all nationalities.I recommend everyone if you can make a visit you will be amazed,and it is worth it for the low cost of the ticket

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 - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 05:00pm	last entry 05:00pm

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.