Guided Tour of Naples with Underground Ruins Visit, Naples
Guided Tour of Naples with Underground Ruins Visit, Naples
Duration: 2.5 hours
2.5 hours
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Explore Naples, Italy with our Guided Tour of Naples and uncover its rich history through an Underground Ruins Visit. Begin your journey on SpaccaNapoli street, where you'll experience the city's vibrant division into two distinct areas while discovering artist workshops and charming alleys. Delve deeper as you explore Via San Gregorio Armeno's artisan shops before descending to visit ancient Neapolis beneath the San Lorenzo church.
Explore Naples, Italy with our Guided Tour of Naples and uncover its rich history through an Underground Ruins Visit. Begin your journey on SpaccaNapoli street, where you'll experience the city's vibrant division into two distinct areas while discovering artist workshops and charming alleys. Delve deeper as you explore Via San Gregorio Armeno's artisan shops before descending to visit ancient Neapolis beneath the San Lorenzo church.
Discover Naples' historical center and 'SpaccaNapoli', guided by a local expert who will take you back through time.
Explore intact underground shops, markets, and taverns that have been preserved since their original construction.
Gain insights into churches and attractions from the 15th to 18th centuries, showcasing valuable artwork and memorabilia crafted under Roman kings' rule.
Experience a walk through the magnificent 2000-year-old Underground Ruins of Naples, an important archaeological site.
Did you know? The tunnels in Neapolis's underground city served as bomb shelters during WWII.
Use of a guided tour in Naples for 2.5 hours
Access provided by an English and Italian-speaking local guide
Entry fee included for the Underground Ruins visit
Lunch featuring Caprese salad, pasta, dessert, and beverages as chosen
Covers standard or small group tours with up to 40 people, semi-private groups of 18, or private sessions for 8 participants
Individual Costs
Tourists in Naples exploring historic square with ornate obelisk and colorful buildings.
Daily Life in Naples: A Walk through SpaccaNapoli
The tour commences with a stroll along the vibrant street of SpaccaNapoli, which divides modern Naples into two distinct halves. As you venture down this road, encounter artist workshops nestled between overhanging balconies and quaint narrow alleys.
Exploring Neapolis: The Underground City
Your journey continues in the charming Via San Gregorio Armeno, renowned for its artisan shops offering nativity-scene figurines. Proceed to the San Lorenzo church, a historic monument under which lies the ancient city of Neapolis. Here, explore temples, churches, and tunnels dating back to 4th-century BC Greece, including the Santa Luciella ai Librai church where followers gather in prayer.
The Catacombs at San Gennaro Cathedral
During your visit to the Cathedral of San Gennaro, discover the ‘Catacombs’—historic tombs belonging to a noble family. The upper Catacomb is notably significant as it contains the remains of San Gennaro, attracting many visitors. Reflecting its rich history from Gothic through Baroque and Neo-Gothic periods, the cathedral boasts intricate frescoes, elaborate bronze railings, imposing altars, and artworks by celebrated Italian artists.
Itinerary Overview
Your itinerary includes a walk down SpaccaNapoli street, followed by visits to Via San Gregorio Armeno, the underground ruins of Neapolis, and finally, the heart of San Gennaro.
Tourists walking through a vibrant street in Naples with colorful buildings and outdoor cafes.
Narrow street in Naples with outdoor café tables and a Pulcinella statue.
Tourists in Naples exploring historic square with ornate obelisk and colorful buildings.
Tourists walking through a vibrant street in Naples with colorful buildings and outdoor cafes.
Narrow street in Naples with outdoor café tables and a Pulcinella statue.
Street market in Naples with miniature house displays during guided tour.
Important Information
For your comfort during the tour, wearing a pair of comfortable sneakers is recommended. In summer months, don't forget to bring sunscreen and a hat for protection against the sun.Timings
The visit starts at 8:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. For tours scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, arrive by 4:30pm.
Old buildings with balconies in Naples, Italy, viewed from below on a sunny day.
Tourists exploring Napoli Sotterranea underground ruins in Naples.
Street market in Naples with miniature house displays during guided tour.
Old buildings with balconies in Naples, Italy, viewed from below on a sunny day.
Tourists exploring Napoli Sotterranea underground ruins in Naples.
Book your tour at least a day in advance during peak times like weekends to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.
Wear comfortable sneakers for walking through narrow alleys and underground sites comfortably throughout the 2.5-hour tour.
Bring sunscreen and a hat if you're touring on summer days, especially since part of the experience involves outdoor exploration.
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