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Plan Your Visit to Galleria Borbonica: Timings and Directions

This page covers what to know before your visit to the Galleria Borbonica: booking, age and health requirements, rules underground, and where to eat, shop and stay nearby. Full tour times are on our timings page, and walking routes to each entrance are on our directions page.

Galleria Borbonica: Location

Address

Via Domenico Morelli 61 (pedestrian entrance of the Morelli car park)
80121 Napoli NA
Italy

This is the main entrance and the only one for the raft and caving routes. Other routes start from Vico del Grottone or Via Monte di Dio, and our directions page explains how to reach each one.

Closest Landmarks

Piazza del Plebiscito: The city's largest square, about 100 metres from the Vico del Grottone entrance, with the Royal Palace on one side and the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola on the other.
Castel dell'Ovo: The seafront castle on the small island of Megaride in Santa Lucia, a short walk downhill.
Teatro di San Carlo: Naples' opera house, next to the Royal Palace and opposite Galleria Umberto I.

Galleria Borbonica: Visitor Guidelines

Arrival: Get to your entrance about 15 minutes before your start time and have your booking ready. Groups set off on schedule.

Age Limits: On the raft route, children must be at least 10 and come with an adult, and those aged 10 to 15 need to show ID. The caving route is for over-18s only.

Health: The raft and caving routes are not suitable if you're claustrophobic or have mobility problems, and the caving route has a 100 kg weight limit.

Bourbon Gallery: Guided tour

Highlights

Discover historical artifacts from WWII inside a dedicated small museum.

Explore ancient 16th-century caves once used for extracting tuff stones.

View a restored 17th-century water cistern that doubled as a WWII bomb shelter.

Walk through the historic Bourbon Tunnel, linking the Royal Palace to military quarters.

Enjoy skip-the-line entry and expert live guiding in English or Italian.

Galleria Borbonica: Opening Hours

General Opening Hours

Open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

First tours: 10:00 AM
Last tours: 5:00 PM
Monday to Thursday: Group bookings only

Start times vary by route. The full timetable is on our timings page.

Good to Know Before Your Visit to Galleria Borbonica

On the raft and caving routes you're given a helmet with a torch or headlamp.

There's no café or food inside the tunnels, so plan meals around your tour.

If you're driving, the Morelli car park has an entrance straight into the tunnel.

Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Galleria Borbonica

What should I wear for the Galleria Borbonica?

Closed, comfortable shoes with good grip and a light layer. On the caving route, wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.

Is the tour suitable for people with claustrophobia?

The classic tour and the Palazzo Serra di Cassano route are generally fine. The raft and caving routes go through narrow tunnels and are not recommended.

Where is the entrance to the Galleria Borbonica?

The main entrance is at Via Domenico Morelli 61, inside the Morelli car park. Some routes start at Vico del Grottone 4 or Via Monte di Dio 14.

Can I buy tickets online?

Yes. Book online in advance to secure your tour time.

Is there food or drink inside the tunnels?

No. There's no café underground, but you'll find plenty of places to eat in Chiaia and around Piazza del Plebiscito.

Can groups book a private visit?

Yes. Groups can arrange visits on days when the tunnels are closed to the public.

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