The Bourbon Tunnel Tour
- Explore Naples’ hidden Bourbon Tunnel, a masterpiece of 19th-century engineering ingenuity
- Discover secret passages created for royal escape deep beneath Naples’ streets
- Learn about Naples’ wartime history in tunnels that sheltered civilians during bombings
- Journey through grand caverns and tunnels used by Bourbon kings and soldiers
- Admire Naples’ underground marvel, reflecting the city’s strategic and historic resilience
- Witness layers of Neapolitan history, from monarchy to wartime refuge, beneath Naple
What to expect
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the underground depths of Naples, starting at the basement of Palazzo Serra di Cassano, where historical artifacts from WWII are displayed in a small museum. The exploration continues into ancient 16th-century caves, once used for extracting tuff stone that contributed to the city's iconic architecture. Descending further reveals a beautifully restored 17th-century water tank, which served as a bomb shelter during WWII. Concluding the adventure, a stroll through the Bourbon Tunnel unveils an ancient underground passageway, originally constructed to connect the Royal Palace with Naples' military barracks. This tour offers a unique glimpse into the city's rich history hidden beneath the surface
Reviews
our guide was amazing! she was so helpful and theatrical! made the adventure fun. definitely do it again but the Indiana tour instead of the standard.
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