NAPLES · ITALY
Naples’s best days out.
The 15 most popular naples underground tours in Naples. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Official Naples Underground guided tour under the historic center, including the aqueduct and Roman theatre ruins, plus optional pizza.
Most Popular“Fascinating, I had no idea it existed. Really fun evening. I would definitely recommend this trip.”
Walk Naples’ Spanish Quarters underground on a 1-hour guided tour, with tunnels, history, and an aqueduct stop for $17.
“A very interesting tour at 40 m under the street level. The narrow former waterways are a must to discover with Alex. He is an excellent guide, very informative and funny too.”
Walk Naples underground on the 1853 Bourbon Tunnel tour. See WWII traces, fascist-era statues, and vintage vehicles with a guide.
“Tour timing and visit spots were good. Good rotation of groups in the tunnels was also planned but in a low season. My concerns lie only in case of emergency. What is the plan in place, how is it communicated?”
Walk Naples underground on a guided Bourbon Tunnel tour, with WWII shelter stories and old cars, including a standard entry route.
“Really good the pictures show the cars but there is so much more the guide we had ( sorry I cannot remeber her name) was Fantastic lively engaging and knowledgeable with excellent english”
Step into Napoli Sotterranea for an hour of aqueduct engineering and WWII shelter stories in tight tunnels with an English guide.
“Fascinating way to spend an hour. Learn how Naples’ original waterworks became an WW2 shelter. Our guide, Eduardo, was great. Informative and entertaining. Grazie, Eduardo!”
Explore San Lorenzo Maggiore and Neapolis Sotterrata in central Naples, with fresco-filled halls and a Roman market under the church.
“A bit more limited in scale than expected - no sign of the amphitheatre for example. Guide would have been interesting if her English was not so mangled it was virtually incomprehensible.”
Skip-the-line entry to Naples Underground: air-raid shelters, aqueducts, and a Roman theater inside cool underground passages for 1.5 hours.
“Stay away from DinnerAround - what a scam! . They claim themselves to be a tour operator, but take no responsibility of the tour. We ran 2-3 minutes late as we got lost and were not allowed in even for the next English tour after waiting in the heat for almost 30 minutes . Now…”
Half-day Naples walk with an art historian guide, headsets, and tickets to the underground Roman market beneath San Lorenzo Maggiore.
“He gave us a Great combination of fact and myth as we walked the streets. He was knowledgeable and interesting”
Walk Naples with a local guide, hit the big sights, and tour the Neapolis Sotterrata underground ruins. Optional lunch upgrade.
“Italo was our guide and expertly juggled Italian and English throughout the informative and comprehensive tour. (He also assisted a Spanish-soeaking couple with directions in the midst of the tour!) The itinerary included major Neapolitan sites, including Castel Nuovo, Reale di Napoli (Royal Palace of Naples), Galleria Umberto I, Via Toledo, Basilica Di Santa Chiara,…”
Naples Underground and highlights walk: small group, English guide, Underground Naples ticket, and Spaccanapoli streets. Mobile ticket included.
“Was a in the city waiting for my cousin to arrive so went on this tour. The guide was so informative and knew so much history and his passion for the city of Napoli and its vast history was very evident. He made some great recommendations and answered all our questions. The tour also helped…”
A small-group walk through old Naples, capped by a 121-step descent into Underground Naples caves, cisterns, and WWII tunnels.
“It was just the two of us and our wonderful guide, Sharon. She had great passion for the history of Old Napoli and how the art and architecture was shaped by the people and history. She was knowledgeable and personable and had a wonderful sense of humor. We really felt like we got to know…”
Try scuba at Baia’s underwater Roman ruins near Naples. Small group, English guide, equipment, and two guided underwater sessions.
“Incredible experience. The divers were very nice and explained everything in detail. They make sure you are safe and have fun. I would recommend this excursion. I will definitely be back when in town.”
Private 2-hour Naples underground tour through Neapolis Sotterrata, Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio, the Duomo, plus coffee and sfogliatella.
“this was a great tour, and Riccardo was an amazing guide. he knows everywhere is to know about Napoli and the surrounding area, from ancient history to modern restaurants.”
Naples history above and below ground, from Piazza del Plebiscito to the Bourbon Tunnel and WWII-era shelters, guided in English.
“Was very informative and interesting - it even held the attention of our 5 and 6 year old daughters! Also a nice cool break from the summer heat!”
A 2.5-hour small-group walk that pairs Piazza Bellini streets with a guided hour in Underground Naples and a classic stroll to Spaccanapoli.
“Professional guide, really beautiful tour. I recommend it.”
The old city on foot, and every boat, train and road that leaves the bay.
