Italy · Archaeology

3-Hour Naples Historical Tour with Underground Sites

3 Hours Round trip from Naples Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Piazza Bellini, framed by 17th-century palaces in central Naples
02 Explore Napoli Sotterranea, 40 meters below the lively streets of the historic center
03 See the archaeological excavations beneath the Church of San Lorenzo
04 Discover Naples through its blend of Catholic faith and pagan-superstitious beliefs

Explore the highlights of Naples, the southern Italian city on the Bay of Naples, on this short tour through its historic center. Visit Piazza Bellini, Napoli Sotterranea, the Roman Theatre where Emperor Nero played his lyre, and the archaeological excavations under the Church of San Lorenzo. Along the way, focus on the spiritual contradictions of the Neapolitan people, where the Catholic religion is mixed with pagan and superstitious beliefs.

Along the way, focus on the spiritual contradictions of the Neapolitan people, where the Catholic religion is mixed with pagan and superstitious beliefs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Naples

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Historic Naples and Underground Treasures

Visit the following places with your Naples tour guide:

Piazza Bellini, a plaza in central Naples, Italy, lined with 17th-century palaces and buildings.
Church of Purgatorio ad Arco, a religious edifice in central Naples, Italy, located on Via dei Tribunali.
Napoli Sotterranea, situated 40 meters below the characteristic and lively streets of the Historic Center of Naples.
Archaeological excavations under the Church of San Lorenzo.

End of the tour.

The route