Naples Underground

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Naples is an ancient city, built on top of dozens of previous versions of itself. When you visit Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea) you’ll get to peel back time and dive deep into the history of the city, visiting Roman aqueducts, and the tunnels which were used as air raid shelter during World War II. You’ll also take a tour of the remains of the ‘lost’ theater of Nero. Discover a different side of Naples when you take a tour of Naples Underground!

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4 tips for visiting the Naples Underground

Naples Underground | Photo: Wikipedia - CC BY-SA 4.0

Wear comfortable shoes and bring a sweater, even in summer, because it can be very cold underground.

Underground Arches | Photo: Flickr, Feline DaCat - CC BY-SA 2.0

Most of the tunnels the tour uses are very broad, but there’s a short section which is quite narrow. If you’re claustrophobic you can skip it, just let the guides know when you reach that part of the tour.

During the narrow-walled section of the tour, you’ll be asked if you want to use candles to light your way. It adds something to the atmosphere, but if you’d rather avoid open flames then bring a torch or use a phone torch.

Bathrooms are available at the entrance, make sure to use them (or ensure your children do) because there’ll be no chance to stop and go back during the 90-minute tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will we see on the tour?

On your trip through Naples Underground you’ll discover ancient Roman aqueducts and sewer tunnels, cavernous rooms left over from quarrying in the area, evidence of Greco-Roman shops and businesses, and other tunnels which were used during World War II to hold supplies, keep people safe during air raids, and once even hide a stolen German tank. Read more.

How long will the tour take?

The tour through Naples Underground takes approximately 90 minutes. Read more.

Is Naples Underground suitable for children?

Yes! Apart from being underground and sometimes a bit dark, there’s nothing in the tour that is particularly unsuitable for children. Depending on the child, you might want to skip the section through the narrow candle-lit tunnel or make sure you have a phone or torch on-hand. It isn’t possible to take a stroller into the tunnels, but babies can be brought in a carrier and there are handrails on the stairs for balance. Read more.

General information

opening hours

Tours in Italian depart every hour from 10 am to 6 pm. Tours in English depart at 10 am, 2 pm, and 6 pm. They also leave at 9 pm on Thursdays, subject to at least 10 people booking.

tickets

Tours paid for on the door cost €10 per person.

address

Napoli Sotterranea
Piazza San Gaetano 68
Naples 80138, Italy

how to get there

The entrance to Naples Underground is a short walk from Dante metro station, which is served by Line 1 and bus numbers 139, 168, 178, 182, 184, 201, 460, 584, 604, C63, and N3. There is no parking at the site, but there are public, paid car parks within a 5-minute walk of the entrance.

accessibility

There are no escalators or elevators, and visitors will need to descend 121 steps to get to the underground level. Therefore the tours are not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.

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