Naples Underground Tour

Would you like to discover Naples’ best-kept secrets? On this tour of the city’s underground passages, you’ll delve into a world 40 metres below ground that reveals over 4,000 years of history. Accompanied by a professional guide, for approximately an hour and a half, you’ll explore tunnels and passageways that have witnessed eras ranging from the reign of Emperor Augustus to the Second World War.

On this fascinating tour, you’ll visit the remains of ancient Naples, such as the ancient aqueduct that supplied water to the city for 23 centuries, the Greco-Roman theatre and the Bourbon-era sewer system adorned with blue tiles known as riggiole.

You’ll also discover how these underground passages served as a refuge for some 40,000 people during the Second World War bombings, making for a true journey through time, full of anecdotes and legends.

Once the underground tour is over, the tour continues above ground. Your guide will take you to a typical Neapolitan house, where, via a secret entrance beneath a bed, you’ll gain access to the ancient Greco-Roman theatre that stretches beneath the city’s historic centre. This unique experience will allow you to see how the history and everyday life of Naples are intimately intertwined.

To start the tour, head to Piazza Gaetano 69 and show your ticket there, either printed or on your smartphone. Please arrive about 15 minutes early.

• Explore the underground passages of Naples, 40 metres below ground, and discover over 4,000 years of history with an expert guide.
• Visit the ancient aqueduct, the Greco-Roman theatre and the Bourbon sewer system with its stunning blue tiles.
• Learn about the role these tunnels played during the Second World War, when they served as a refuge for thousands of people.
• Gain access to part of the ancient theatre from a typical Neapolitan house, revealing the connection between the city’s past and present.
• Children under 5 go free