Underground Naples and catacombs

Napoli Sotterranea, the San Gennaro and San Gaudioso catacombs, the Galleria Borbonica and the Fontanelle cemetery — what to see below the city.

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Naples: San Gaudioso Catacombs Guided Tour

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Naples: Catacombs of San Gennaro Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

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Naples: Sanità Tour Among Ancient Catacombs and Folklore

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Catacombs of San Gaudioso: the African bishop's burial chamber

Catacombs of San Gaudioso, Rione Sanità: early Christian burials, 17th-century skull-and-portrait niches, tour times and combined ticket with San Gennaro (€15).

Catacombs of San Gennaro: Naples' early Christian underground

Guide to the Catacombs of San Gennaro: early Christian frescoes, the oldest portrait of Naples' patron saint, tickets, tours and how to reach Rione Sanità.

Fontanelle cemetery: Naples' bone cavern and the cult of the abandoned souls

Guide to the Fontanelle cemetery in Rione Sanità: 40,000 skulls, the anime pezzentelle tradition, free entry and how to visit this unique Naples ossuary.

Galleria Borbonica: Naples' royal escape tunnel

Complete guide to the Galleria Borbonica: the Bourbon escape tunnel, abandoned cars, wartime hospital, tour options and practical visit information for Naples.

Naples underground guide: tunnels, catacombs and hidden city

Naples underground guide: Napoli Sotterranea, Galleria Borbonica, catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso, Fontanelle. Tickets, times, claustrophobia advice.

Napoli Sotterranea: what to expect on the underground tour

Honest guide to Napoli Sotterranea: what you see on the tour, ticket prices, narrow passages, WWII shelter, booking tips and who it suits best.

Underground Naples compared: which site should you visit?

Naples underground compared: Napoli Sotterranea vs Galleria Borbonica vs catacombs vs Fontanelle — cost, duration, claustrophobia risk and which to prioritise.