ITALY CAVE TOURS
Naples has a city under the city; Rome has burial galleries and the pit beneath the arena; Capri has a grotto you enter lying flat in a rowing boat. The 15 below are priced, timed and specific about which need a guided ticket.
Walk beneath Naples for 1.5 to 2 hours with an English or Italian guide. See the Greek-Roman Aqueduct, Roman Theater, and Summa Cavea, then add Margherita or Marinara pizza and a soft drink for up to €15.
“Good guide but needs to have a microphone where the water cascades into the well. Could not hear him.”
Meet The Ultimate Italy at Via dei Fori Imperiali for a three-hour guided visit to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum. You’ll walk the arena floor, enter restricted underground chambers, and hear the story of gladiators, emperors, and ancient Roman crowds from guides such as Carmelo, Teddy, Maya, and Enza.
“This was fantastic. I would absolutely do this again”
Spend about 45 minutes with an English or Italian guide in Naples’ vast Catacombs of San Gennaro. See ancient Christian paintings, 5th-century mosaics, a bishop’s crypt, and a baptismal font. Your ticket also covers San Gaudioso and Basilica della Sanità for 12 months.
“I was amazed with the size of catacombs, history and guide (Nello).”
See Rome beneath the surface: the Capuchin Crypt’s 4,000 monk bones, a Caravaggio painting, early Christian catacombs, and San Martino ai Monti. Air-conditioned transfers and skip-the-line entry keep the 2.5 to 3.5 hour tour orderly, with guides such as Emiliano, Andrea, Maria, and Cat bringing the stories to life.
“Paola was amazing!!! So funny and so much knowledge. Always checked in with us to make sure we were ok and if we had any questions. We had 3 tours with her, and my partner and myself had the best time! Thank you so so much Paola! Your amazing personality and knowledge really shined. Thank you for a day we will never forget. 🩷🏴.”
Meet your English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide near Toledo Street and Plebiscito Square. You’ll walk below Naples through ancient tunnels, the Neapolitan Aqueduct, and former wartime shelters. Guides such as Alex, Eduardo, Alessandro, and Grazia bring the history alive with humor, legends, and clear storytelling.
“Tour was fantastic, Alex was amazing, hilarious throughout and really knowledgeable”
Choose the Colosseum’s Arena floor or restricted Underground, then follow an English-speaking guide through the Forum and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Gabriel, Rosy, Bogdan, and Nicoletta bring ancient Rome to life with clear explanations, visual aids, and included headsets.
“Comprehensive view of Rome if you have only a few hours. See all the highlights with picture stops. Highly recommend.”
From Marina Grande, cruise Capri’s rugged coast with an English or Italian speaking crew, passing the Faraglioni, Casa Malaparte, White and Green Grottos, and Punta Carena Lighthouse. Blue Grotto access costs extra and can involve a wait of up to two hours.
“It was a nice experience. The guide was funny and entertaining.”
Visit Rome’s bone-lined Capuchin Crypt, the vast Domitilla Catacombs, and ancient ruins beneath San Martino ai Monti. English or Spanish guides lead the catacomb visit, while the crypt uses an audio guide. Transfers connect the sites, making this a smart choice without a car.
“We had the absolute best tour guides for this experience! The Roman Crypts and the Catacombs were so interesting and unreal! Just to think that it was built sooo long ago and hw they accomplished it all!”
See Rome’s Colosseum from below, walk onto the arena floor, and hear how gladiator shows worked from an English-speaking guide such as Paola, Carmelo, or Daniella. Your 8-person group gets restricted underground access, headsets, and entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for self-guided visits.
“great tour of the underground coliseum. I would've been disappointed with any other.”
Meet KK Tour staff at Piazza della Città Leonina 2, then tour St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Grottoes, and, if selected, the Dome. Guides such as Federico, Claudio, Olga, and Sofia explain the art and history in several languages. Expect security lines and a demanding climb.
“Tour guide Frederico was brilliant and made the tour come to life. He was very knowledgeable and got us to the right place to see things.”
Set out from Cala Ponte Marina on a two-hour speedboat ride past Polignano a Mare’s cliffs, beaches, monuments, and sea caves. Guides such as Giuseppe, Claudio, and Mattia add local stories, music, wine, and snacks. You’ll also get time for a swim, weather permitting.
“The cruise was perfect. Our guide Giuseppe was very kind and funny, a great story-teller. The views were stunning, so was the weather. Definitely recommend this tour in Poligniano a Mare for a visit if you come to Bari. The pictures look unreal.”
This three-hour Spanish-language tour takes you through the Colosseum’s Underground and Arena, then to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Francesca, Donatella, Gabriel, and Gabriele are known for lively storytelling, clear explanations, and a steady pace.
“I loved the variety of places we toured, and the history we were told. Our guide was very thorough, knowledgeable and friendly!”
Join a small group of up to 12 on a Capri cruise from Sorrento. Guides such as Fabrizio, Emmanuel, Antonio, and Federico share local facts, serve drinks and limoncello, and stop for swimming, snorkeling, grottoes, and the Faraglioni. Add the Blue Grotto if conditions allow.
“Lovely day on the boat - super helpful host and lovely experience!”
Visit the Catacombs of St. Callixtus beneath the Appian Way on a 30-minute guided tour. See the Crypt of the Popes, the Crypt of St. Cecilia, and early Christian frescoes. Guides such as Francesca, Sam, and Fr. Peter have been praised for clear, engaging explanations. Bring a sweater and expect no photography.
“It was interesting and our guide was very informative and respectful. He answered questions and it was a pleasure to meet him”
Visit the Colosseum arena and underground dungeons, then walk through the Roman Forum and up Palatine Hill. Guides such as Carmelo, Solomon, and Mirta bring the ruins to life with clear stories, while headsets help you follow along in a group of up to 24.
“Carmelo was awesome!! Very personable, knowledgeable and made for a great experience for our group of 4. Highly recommended”
By boat, by ladder, by staircase or on a rope.
