Tour Details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
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- San Lorenzo Maggiore
- Il Gesù Nuovo
Photos & Highlights
- Explore the complex history of Underground Naples complete with a visit to an archaeological site beneath San Lorenzo
- Led by a local archaeologist
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Tour Description
Naples is a city whose roots run deep. Its complex history is so profound that only a visit beneath the present-day city surface will uncover the complete picture. During this two-hour Naples Underground Tour we will explore a series of spaces scattered throughout the historical center and learn from an archaeologist how to peel back the layers of urban history to uncover the enigmatic past of this city.
We begin with a walk through the lively streets of the city center that still follow the decumani, or ancient Roman roads, originally laid out 2000 years ago. We'll then descend underground and explore the archaeological complex underneath the Gothic church of San Lorenzo Maggiore where Naples' ancient forum once lay.
There is much to explore beneath Naples' modern, chaotic streetscape, including ancient city streets and a wide range of ruined buildings, including the aerarium, where the city's riches were held, an ancient bakery and laundry, and the suggestive cryptoporticus, or covered passageway.
Our guide will use these archaeological bits and pieces to weave together a portrait of ancient Naples and its role in the Roman Empire.
- You want to experience the City Center of Naples from a different perspective.
- You are passionate about Archeology and the Underground mysteries, you have taken other underground tours in the past or this is your first experience.
- You wonder what daily life looked like in the past. What would my daily routine be, and how was the larger social structure set up?
- San Lorenzo Maggiore church
- Gesù Nuovo church
- Naples City Center
Tickets
You are prepaid for the walk and the San Lorenzo Maggiore tickets.
Additional Trip-Planning Resources
- For more information on planning your travels to Naples, take a read through our Context Stories.
- If you are looking to learn more about Naples prior to a visit, check out our online lectures at Context Learning.
We have kids with us, can we bring a stroller?
This tour is not part of our family portfolio, however, we do have some family-friendly guides who lead the tour and could adjust the content and delivery for younger travelers. However, there are steps to get down to the archaeological site and it is not accessible to wheelchairs or strollers due to narrow and tight passages. We do not recommend bringing a stroller on this tour.
We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.
Is this tour wheelchair-friendly?
Unfortunately, this tour is not ideal for clients with mobility issues. There are steps to get down to the archaeological site and it is not accessible to visitors in wheelchairs or with difficulty climbing stairs. We recommend looking into another tour instead like Introduction to Naples and Naples Art Tour.
Book with confidence — see Context's flexible cancellation policy here.
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Imagine walking on a Roman road constructed during the time of the Roman Empire. Seeing the marvels of engineering. Uncovered because a monk wanted to plant a tree. Incredible.
Richard
May. 8, 2024
Context is always available and helpful. I think they are one of the best guide services available.
Roberta, our context guide, was great. Knowledgable, helpful and pleasant. I highly recommend her .
Richard
May. 8, 2024
Fabrizio was an excellent guide through ancient Naples! Thank you for orienting us to the history and geography of Naples.
Cassie
Sep. 30, 2023