San Gennaro Catacombs Tour in Naples
- Discover ancient tombs dating back to the 2nd century beneath Naples' streets
- Learn about Saint Januarius, Naples' patron saint, in his sacred resting place
- Experience awe-inspiring catacombs with high ceilings and centuries-old Christian significance
- Witness the intersection of art, history, and faith in this underground marvel
What to expect
Journey into the depths of Italian history at the San Gennaro Catacombs, the resting place of Naples’ patron saint and other revered figures. Just meters beneath the bustling city lies a world of ancient tombs, tracing life and faith through the ages.
A noble family first built these catacombs in the 2nd century AD and later expanded them to accommodate Naples' expanding Christian community. Marvel at the high vaulted ceilings, beautifully restored frescoes, and sacred tombs of Saint Agrippinus and Saint Januarius.
Feel the reverence Italians hold for their dead as you descend into this fascinating, slightly eerie labyrinth—a captivating journey through thousands of years of history
Reviews
This ticket is very worthwhile. In addition to visiting San Gennaro, you can also visit another underground tomb, San Gaudioso, for free. The tomb is very large, and the tour guide will explain the history of the time along the way. It is worth a visit.
Yesterday we had a half day visit to the Catacombs of San Gennaro and the Catacombs of San Gaudiosoin in Naples (they are even more spacious and impressive than the Roman ones and it’s the largest in Southern Italy). It is a place of silence, faith, and history carved deep beneath the city.
highly recommended tour. last minute booking but we enjoyed the tour, very informative about San gennaro and the catacombs were clean and comfortable. kudos to the conservation and tour operator team
Very interesting guide tour to understand the history of San Gennaro
our guide was funny and knowledgeable. and he worships Maradona😊
It's recommended that you have a decent level of English proficiency before visiting, as there isn't much to see, but you need to understand the tour guide's historical explanations.
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