NAPLES CAVE TOURS
An aqueduct turned air-raid shelter, a Greek theatre under a block of flats, and catacombs on two levels. The 9 below are priced, with the narrow candle-lit section flagged wherever it is part of the route.
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).”
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”
Spend about an hour below Naples with an official Napoli Sotterranea guide such as Alex, Eduardo, Grace, or Alessandro. Walk through an ancient aqueduct and former WWII bomb shelter, with some very narrow passages and steep stair sections. The tour is in English and limited to 40 people.
“It's a tight squeeze, but really interesting and informative. Alessandro, our guide, really made the trip an engaging experience. It's not too strenuous, but the tunnels are quite narrow in parts. Fabulous real history and local legends are intertwined into a very entertaining and educational hour, or so. Definitely make it a part of your Naples visit. Loved it!”
Join a 45-minute English or Italian tour beneath the Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità. See early Christian frescoes, noble tombs, skull displays, and artwork by Giovanni Balducci. Your ticket also includes free entry to the Catacombs of San Gennaro for 12 months.
“Our guide Nello was really knowledgeable. He had very good insights to the history”
Travel by fast ferry and island shuttle with a local guide such as Luigi, Tiziana, Giorgio, or Michele. Visit the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, ride the Anacapri chairlift at your own cost, and enjoy free time in Capri and Anacapri.
“Marcela was a wonderful guide. Very patient knowledgeable and kind. Marcela managed to get us to the Blue Grotto but also a boat ride to see the other sides of Capri. This tour is not for people without stamina. It’s a go,go,go. Then relax. Great timing. The bus rides are not for the faint at heart.”
Spend nine hours with an English-speaking guide such as Alberto or Tiziana, traveling from Naples to Capri by fast ferry. Visit the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, explore Anacapri and La Piazzetta, and enjoy a shared island boat ride if the grotto is closed.
“Luigi was an excellent guide. He went out of his way to provide extra sightseeing spots for phototaking. He also gave a description of the various sights to add to the experience. Pedro was a fantastic driver navigating through the meandering road along the Amalfi cost.”
Spend about eight hours exploring Capri with a private guide, fast ferry tickets, Blue Grotto admission, a convertible car or minibus, the Mount Solaro chairlift, and Augustus Gardens. Guides such as Vincenzo, Stephanie, Lucia, and Paola are praised for smart timing and flexible plans.
“We absolutely loved this tour - our guide Vincenzo was fantastic and took every care to make this an unforgettable day. The trip was packed from start to finish - in particular the chair lift had jaw-dropping views and was our favourite bit - but overall it’s the perfect duration and great value for money. However we really do owe our enjoyment to Vincenzo - he made the day really bespoke and a lot of fun, we felt so incredibly well looked after and cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Meet your private guide at Naples’ Molo Beverello, take the fast ferry to Capri, ride the famous Mamma Mia road, visit Anacapri, ascend Monte Solaro by chairlift, and see the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow. Guides such as Vincenzo, Tatziana, and Theresa have earned especially warm praise.
“This was the perfect overview of all Capri has to offer and our amazing guide Vincenzo took amazing care of us, making sure we had the best time possible and got to see everything we wanted.”
From Naples, take a fast ferry to Capri, then explore the Blue Grotto, Anacapri, Capri, and the Gardens of Augustus with a live guide. Marco and other guides keep the day moving, while a boat cruise replaces the grotto if sea conditions close it.
“It was great. Marco (our guide) and Claudia(lady with the ferry tickets) were communicative. Just listen to them and prepare to hustle once you land in Capri to meet Marco. He wants to be the first bus out to avoid the crowds to each destination but once you do that part the tour is well paced. Marco was funny and went out of his way to make sure everyone enjoyed the tour, he have great advice for the Blue Grotto, best affordable restaurants to eat at and many other great pointers. It was almost a two hour wait for the Blue Grotto but we were lucky to have gotten in…”
By boat, by ladder, by staircase or on a rope.
