San Lorenzo Maggiore & Neapolis Sotterrata Tickets

About this experience

San Lorenzo Maggiore and Neapolis Sotterrata is a museum and archaeological site in Naples combining a Gothic-Angevin basilica with one of the city's most extensive underground excavations. The basilica, built in the late 13th century on the orders of Charles I of Anjou, stands above a layered sequence of ancient structures that descend through medieval, Roman, and Greek levels. The site sits in the historic Spaccanapoli district, close to the ancient Greek and Roman city centre, making it one of the most stratigraphically complete urban sites in southern Italy. Entry covers access to the basilica itself, the attached museum displaying artefacts recovered during excavations, and the underground route through the Greco-Roman macellum, a Roman market complex with preserved counters, drainage channels, and storage areas. Visitors can also view remains of a Greek treasury and sections of the ancient road network beneath the modern city. Tickets are available for self-guided visits, and the site is among the key Pompeii Naples attractions for those interested in layered urban archaeology. Opening hours and access to specific underground sections may vary by season, so checking current schedules before booking is advisable.

Highlights

• Skip past ticketing lines and uncover archaeological layers spanning Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance periods within the Basilica complex.
• Ruins of squares and stores emerge in the underground cryptoportico and macellum, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient Neapolis.
• Take your time and learn about the Franciscan monks who left a lasting religious and cultural legacy within the complex's frescoed halls.
• In San Lorenzo Maggiore Basilica's museum and chamber halls, find historical paintings, sculptures, and even sarcophagi​.

What is included

• Entry to San Lorenzo Maggiore & Neapolis Sotterrata

Not included

• Guided tour

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start time.