Catacombs of Naples Entry Tickets & Guided Tour

About this experience

The Catacombs of Naples guided tour takes visitors beneath the city to explore two of southern Italy's most significant early Christian burial sites, the Catacombs of San Gennaro and the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, along with the Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità above ground. The San Gennaro catacombs, dating to the second century AD, are the largest in southern Italy and served as the burial place of Naples' patron saint, whose remains were interred here before being moved to the cathedral. Frescoes, mosaics, and carved tufa chambers line the tunnels, offering a layered record of early Christian and Byzantine funerary art across several centuries. A guide leads the group through the underground passages, explaining the history of each site, the significance of the burial practices, and the role these catacombs played in the religious life of the city. The Catacombs of San Gaudioso, located beneath the basilica, contain fifth-century remains and striking seventeenth-century macabre frescoes incorporating actual skeletal elements. Entry tickets cover access to all three sites with a guided group session, typically lasting around 45 minutes per catacomb. For more things to do in Pompeii Naples, the wider region offers a range of historical and archaeological sites.

Highlights

• Explore Naples’ underground heritage with expert-led visits to two catacombs and a historic basilica, uncovering centuries of burial traditions and sacred art.
• Begin with a 1-hour guided visit to the San Gaudioso Catacombs, walking through frescoed chambers and underground burial spaces carved into volcanic rock.
• Continue to the San Gennaro Catacombs, exploring vast underground galleries filled with tombs, chapels, and early Christian history.
• Step into the Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità above ground, where your guide connects its architecture with the catacombs below.
• Enjoy guided visits in English or Italian, led by an expert who brings the history of Naples’ underground world to life.

What is included

• Entry to the Catacombs of San Gaudioso and San Gennaro
• 1-hour guided tour of both Catacombs
• Expert English or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)
• Artecard Campania benefits including free entry to selected sites, discounts from the 6th visit, 7-day validity, tourist assistance, and full attraction list (as per option selected)
• Artecard Napoli benefits including access to attractions, transport, and discounts (as per option selected)

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.