Naples: The Bourbon Tunnel Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket
ID: GYG165701-249944
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a guided tour in the Bourbon Tunnel, built in 1853 by Ferdinand II of Bourbon. The tunnel represents an emotional journey through the history of the Underground of Naples.
Come and see enchanting scenery unfold before your eyes in a secret place full of history and atmosphere. This emotional journey conducts visitors through the new section of the underground of Naples.
The Bourbon Tunnel was built in 1853 by Ferdinand II of Bourbon, who, concerned about the outbreak of the rebellion, asked for an escape from the Royal Palace to the barrack in Via della Pace, now Via Morelli. The work was not completed and, during the Second World War, was used by residents of the area as a military hospital, later becoming the Hall Judicial Deposit. The war left its mark even in the subsoil where we find handwritten messages of wish and desolation of those who lived there.
In the tunnels you will also find statues dating back to the fascist period and a unique exhibition of many cars and motorcycles, abandoned for years and then freed from piles of rubbish, arranged and illuminated ad hoc along the route.
Highlights
- Travel beneath Naples on a fascinating underground tour
- Experience a historical journey to retrace 4 centuries of the history of Naples
- Admire the remains of statues dating back to the fascist period as well as cars and motorcycles
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There is a staircase at the entrance with 90 steps.
Children under the age of 10 enter for free.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
• Meet at Vico del Grottone, 4.
• Please note that this is not your ticket. You must exchange your voucher at the ticket counter before the tour begins.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
