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Naples Underground: Skip-the-line Ticket + Guided Tour

Highlights

Avoid the waiting lines for swift admission.

Discover the subterranean depths of Naples with an expert guide.

See ancient tunnels, a historic theater, and the city’s centuries-old aqueduct.

Gain insights into Naples’ rich past, including its wartime history.

Perfect activity for hot days due to the naturally cool underground environment.

Under the streets of the old town lies a maze of quarries, cisterns and tunnels that Neapolitans dug, used and reused for more than 2,000 years. Napoli Sotterranea takes you down about 40 meters on a guided tour, from the Greek quarries to the shelters of World War II. Book your tickets online and choose the time that suits you.

About Napoli Sotterranea

Napoli Sotterranea, also called Underground Naples, starts at Piazza San Gaetano in the historic center. The story begins in the 3rd century BC, when Greek settlers cut blocks of tuff from the rock to build walls and temples. The Romans then turned the cavities into a network of aqueducts, and the city kept drawing water from them until the early 20th century.

Key Facts
Address: Piazza San Gaetano 68, 80138 Naples
Depth: About 40 meters
Tour length: About 1 hour, plus around 20 minutes at the Greek-Roman Theatre

Why Visit Napoli Sotterranea?

Greek Tuff Quarries

See where the first builders of Naples cut the soft volcanic stone that still holds up much of the city above.

Images by Underground Naples (Google Maps)

World War II Air-Raid Shelters

During the Second World War, the old cisterns became shelters from the bombing. The War Museum on the route tells that part of the story.

Roman Aqueduct Cisterns

Walk through the chambers that once stored the water carried into the city by the Roman aqueduct.

The Candlelit Passage

One stretch is a tunnel so narrow that only one person fits at a time. You walk it by candlelight, and you can skip it if you prefer.

Greek-Roman Theatre

The visit also takes in the remains of the ancient theatre of Neapolis and the Summa Cavea, hidden among the buildings of the old town.

Timings

Opening Hours: Tours leave every hour from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Thursday Evenings: An extra tour leaves at 9:00 PM, by reservation only, with a minimum of 10 people.

Tour Languages

Every daytime tour runs in Italian and English. Other languages need to be booked in advance.

Napoli Sotterranea - Highlights in Pictures

Location

Address
Directions

Piazza San Gaetano 68, 80138 Naples, Italy.

The entrance is on Via dei Tribunali in the historic center, marked by white and blue Napoli Sotterranea flags.

Things to Know Before Visiting Napoli Sotterranea

All visits are guided. Tours start at the entrance on Piazza San Gaetano.

Wear flat shoes and bring a sweatshirt, as it is cooler underground.

You are welcome to take photos.

If you do not like tight spaces, you can skip the narrow passage and wait for the group.

Napoli Sotterranea - Facilities and Additional Information

Facilities
Souvenir Store
Special Events

Besides the tunnels and cisterns, the route includes the War Museum, the Co.R.E. Gallery and the Hypogeum Gardens. Candles are provided for the narrow passage, and you can leave strollers at the main entrance.

Accessibility at Napoli Sotterranea

The route goes down a long staircase to about 40 meters and passes through narrow tunnels, so it is not accessible for wheelchairs or walkers.

Families are welcome. Strollers stay at the main entrance, and children are not given candles in the narrow passage.

FAQs About Napoli Sotterranea

What is Napoli Sotterranea?

It is the network of quarries, cisterns and tunnels beneath the historic center of Naples, visited on a guided tour about 40 meters underground.

Where is Napoli Sotterranea?

The entrance is at Piazza San Gaetano 68, on Via dei Tribunali in the historic center.

How old are the tunnels?

The first quarries were dug by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC. The Romans later extended the network into an aqueduct system.

Can I explore the tunnels on my own?

No. All visits are guided.

What will I see on the tour?

Greek quarries, Roman aqueduct cisterns, World War II shelters, the War Museum and the Greek-Roman Theatre, among other spaces.

Is Napoli Sotterranea suitable for children?

Yes, children can join. Strollers must be left at the entrance, and children are not given candles in the narrow passage.

Can I take photos?

Yes, photography is allowed.

Do I need to book in advance?

Booking online ahead of time is the easiest way to secure the date and time you want.