Discover what lies below the ground in Naples with an entry ticket to the Catacombs of San Gaudioso and learn about the mysterious burial rites and macabre rituals with an English or Italian-speaking guide.
- Explore one of the most fascinating catacombs of southern Italy
- Discover the basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità and see the mysterious dominican frescoes
- Support a project for the redevelopment of the beautiful Rione Sanità district
| Included | Entrance and guided tour. |
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| Bring along | Your visit to the Catacombs is best enjoyed with comfortable shoes and a light sweater (even in warmer periods): the temperature in the site varies from between 15 and 22° C. |
| Important information | It is necessary to arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure of the tour to validate the ticket at the ticket office. All our tickets are non-refundable, and they are only valid for the day and time indicated. With this ticket you can also visit for free the Catacombs of San Gennaro, within 12 month. The booking to the second catacombs is available after the first visit. You can book the tour online at http://www.ticketscatacombedinapoli.it/seconda_visita using the TICKET CODE, you will receive at the ticket office. Due to the small number of places available, the visit to the second catacomb may not be guaranteed on the same day. |
Further information
Travel back in time and explore the Catacombs of San Gaudioso to learn more about the burial rites of early Christians and discover a mysterious world beneath the streets of Naples.
Explore the history of the site and its expansion following the burial of the North African bishop, St. Gaudiosus between 451 and 453 AD. Gaze in wonder at the intensity of early Christian elements, such as the tomb of the saint and the 5th and 6th-century frescoes and mosaics with typical early Christian motifs.
Explore the graves reserved for the nobles, dating back to the 17th century, when the catacombs resumed their function as a burial site.
Get a closer look at the finer details, and learn how skulls were placed on display in the walls of the ambulatory in the 17th century. See stunning frescoes by Giovanni Balducci, who refused payment in order to be buried among the city's aristocrats.
