Napoli Sotterranea
Underground tour · Centro Storico, Naples, Naples

Napoli Sotterranea

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Napoli Sotterranea takes you about 40 metres below the old centre into tunnels first dug by the Greeks. You walk through old water cisterns, Second World War air-raid shelters and narrow passages lit by candle. The tour also visits the hidden remains of a Roman theatre inside an ordinary Naples apartment.

On day 1 of Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Guided tours only, booked online or bought on the day at the entrance. Check the official Napoli Sotterranea site for current prices.
Time needed
About 90 minutes for the tour.
Best time
A hot afternoon, when the cool tunnels are a relief. Tours run hourly in Italian and English.
Getting there
Starts at Piazza San Gaetano 68 on Via dei Tribunali. Metro Line 1 to Dante, then about 10 minutes on foot.

Itineraries with Napoli Sotterranea

Day 1 of Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast in 5 Days

Naples' old centre

How Napoli Sotterranea fits into a day.
  1. 9:30SpaccanapoliNaples
  2. 11:00Cappella SanseveroNaples
  3. 12:30Napoli SotterraneaNaples
  4. 15:30Piazza del PlebiscitoNaples
  5. 17:30Castel dell'OvoNaples
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Napoli Sotterranea questions

Is Napoli Sotterranea suitable for claustrophobic people?

One short stretch is a very narrow passage, but you can skip it and wait for the group.

Do I need to book Napoli Sotterranea?

Not always. You can queue on the day, but booking online saves waiting in busy periods.

How many steps are there?

About 136 steps down and back up, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs.

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