Naples walking tour + Bourbon Gallery
3 hours
Intermedio
3 hours
Intermedio
A walking tour to discover the history and roots of Naples. Accompanied by an expert guide through the art of the monumental area and the secrets of the subsoil of Naples.
Accompanied by an expert and professional guide you will discover the majesty of the monumental area of ​​Naples: Starting from the central Piazza Municipio you can admire the Neptune Fountain overlooking the majestic Castel Nuovo, better known among the Neapolitans as Maschio Angioino. You will continue towards Piazza Trieste e Trento and the adjacent Piazza del Plebiscito to enjoy the most important monuments of the city, from the San Carlo Theater to the Umberto I Gallery, from the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola to the Royal Palace, in an excursus of medieval, baroque art. and neoclassical. We will continue along Via Chiaia to discover the history of the Antica Pizzeria Brandi, where the famous pizza Margherita was born, and of the Gran Caffè Gambrinus. At the end of the walking tour you will begin your tour in the subsoil of Naples, you will discover the secrets that are hidden in the ancient Bourbon Gallery wanted by Ferdinand II of Bourbon in order to create a military path that would allow the troops to reach the Royal Palace in a short time time. The Bourbon Gallery is a long underground tunnel built in the mid-19th century by Ferdinand II of Bourbon and is considered the pride of underground Bourbon civil engineering. Rediscovered in 2005, the gallery offers the public a surprising itinerary in the subsoil and in the history of the Neapolitan city. Through the Standard route it will be possible to appreciate the war refuge, ancient cisterns of the Bolla Aqueduct, fragments of statues, vintage cars and motorcycles found during the safety measures.
Included
  • Guided walking tour (1h30min)
  • Entrance to the Bourbon Gallery
  • Guided tour of the Bourbon Gallery (1h)
Not Inlcuded
Notes

Guaranteed departure upon reaching the minimum number of participants.

It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and a jacket or sweater as the temperature varies between 16 and 19 degrees.

MEETING POINT & TIMETABLE

Piazza Municipio c/o Fontana del Nettuno (Map)