Bourbon Tunnel Entry Tickets & Guided Tour

About this experience

The Bourbon Tunnel guided tour takes visitors through a network of underground passages running beneath the city of Naples. The tunnel complex was originally commissioned in 1853 by King Ferdinand II of Bourbon, who ordered its construction as a secret escape route connecting the Royal Palace to the military barracks and the sea. Stretching roughly 500 metres, the route passes through aqueduct galleries, wartime air-raid shelters, and chambers that were later used as a vehicle depot by the Naples police. For anyone exploring things to do in Pompeii Naples, this underground circuit offers a layered look at the city's history from the Bourbon monarchy through to the Second World War. On the tour, a guide leads the group through the main tunnel corridor, pointing out the original cisterns carved into the tuff rock, wartime artefacts, and the collection of vintage motorcycles and cars left in the depot. The route is well lit and accessible on foot, though some sections are narrow. Entry tickets cover the guided walk, access to all open chambers, and use of any provided equipment such as helmets or torches where required. Tours run at scheduled times throughout the day, and booking in advance is recommended to secure a place on your preferred slot.

Highlights

• With an expert English or Italian-speaking guide, explore the underground history of the city of Naples as you make your way through the Bourbon Tunnel with an entry ticket.
• Unveil 4 centuries of the history of Naples including the remains of World War II and huge fragments of vintage cars and motorcycles from this era.
• Admire the bridges and the walls built to cross the cisterns while preserving their functionality and get to see the bomb shelter cleverly used during the World War.
• Fun fact: The tunnel was built by the ruling Bourbon King to connect the Royal Palace with the military barracks, allowing the royal family to quickly move troops and secretly escape in the event of a rebellion.

What is included

• English or Italian guided tour
• Admission ticket to Bourbon Tunnel
• Artecard Campania (optional)
• Artecard Napoli (optional)

Not included

• Hotel transfers
• Personal expenses

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.