Bourbon Tunnel Naples: the four routes
The Galleria Borbonica is a tunnel under the centre of Naples. On 19 February 1853 Ferdinand II commissioned Errico Alvino to plan a military tunnel from the Royal Palace towards Piazza Vittoria. It was meant as a link and escape route, but it was not completed as a continuous royal passage.
Today you can visit it only on a guided tour. The Standard route is the base programme. Three others go further: Via delle Memorie, Avventura and Speleo Light. The Galleria is a separate site from Naples Underground at Piazza San Gaetano, with its own operator and tickets.
Our picks: Bourbon Tunnel tours
All three cover the Galleria Borbonica with a guide. The first lets you choose the Via delle Memorie route, the second is the standard one-hour route, and the third meets on the Piazza del Plebiscito side.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Bourbon Tunnel: one-hour guided visit
- Guided tour of the gallery
- Piazza del Plebiscito side
One hour with a guide in the Bourbon gallery, meeting on the Piazza del Plebiscito side. About 60 % of the route is wheelchair accessible.
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Bourbon Tunnel: entry and guided tour
- Entry ticket and guided tour
- Via delle Memorie route as an option
One hour in the Bourbon tunnel. Which entrance you use depends on the route you choose.
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Bourbon Tunnel: standard route with a guide
- One-hour standard route
- Guide in English or Italian
The ticket for the one-hour standard route, with a guide in English or Italian.
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Guided visits and entry tickets for the Galleria Borbonica, with live prices and availability.
The routes compared
Programmes for 2026. Reservation is required on every route.
| Route | Start times | Entrance | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 10:00, 12:00, 15:00, 17:00 | Via D. Morelli 61 or Vico del Grottone 4 | About 1 hour | EUR 15 |
| Via delle Memorie | 11:00, 16:00 | Via Monte di Dio 14, Palazzo Serra di Cassano | 1 hour 15 minutes | EUR 10 to 15, confirm when you book |
| Avventura | 10:00, 12:00, 15:00, 17:00 | Via Morelli 61 only | 1 hour 25 minutes | EUR 20 |
| Speleo Light | 11:00, 16:00 | Via Morelli 61 only | 1 hour 30 minutes | EUR 15 |
For most visitors, the Standard route is the right choice. Pick one of the other three only if you want the extra effort or the different entrance.
Which route suits you
What each one asks of you.
Standard route
The entry ticket and guided tour for about one hour. Reduced prices apply: EUR 10 for ages 6 to 18 and over 70, EUR 7 for visitors with a disability, free for ages 0 to 5. Wheelchair access covers only part of the route and only from the Via Morelli 61 entrance, so ask before you book.
Via delle Memorie
Starts at the Palazzo Serra di Cassano, not at Via Morelli. It includes stairs, and at least two visitors are needed.
Avventura
For visitors from 10 years old with an adult. Ages 10 to 15 need a document. It is not recommended if you have mobility problems or claustrophobia, and photos are only partly allowed.
Speleo Light
This is not a walk. You get a helmet and a head torch, and the route goes through narrow aqueduct passages. The route is for visitors over 18 and up to 100 kg, and not for anyone with claustrophobia or motor problems.
Getting there and planning
Two main entrances and a fixed weekend programme.
Two main entrances
Standard tours start at Via D. Morelli 61 or Vico del Grottone 4. The Via Morelli entrance is in the Parcheggio Morelli. Use the meeting point on your booking.
Fridays to Sundays
The regular programme runs on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Reserve a time before you go. Rules on photos differ by route, and smoking is not allowed.
Combine with the centre
After the tunnel, continue to the historic centre, or plan a second underground visit at San Gaetano on another day.
More underground guides
Other places below the city.
Bourbon Tunnel Naples: frequently asked questions
How long is the Bourbon Tunnel tour?
The Standard route takes about one hour. Via delle Memorie takes 1 hour 15 minutes, Avventura 1 hour 25 minutes and Speleo Light 1 hour 30 minutes.
Do I need to reserve?
Yes. Reservation is required on all four routes. Tours run on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
How much does it cost?
The Standard route is EUR 15 for adults in 2026. Avventura is EUR 20 and Speleo Light EUR 15. Via delle Memorie is EUR 10 to 15, so confirm at booking.
Is the tunnel suitable for wheelchairs?
Wheelchair access covers only part of the Standard route and only from the Via Morelli 61 entrance; ask before you book. Via delle Memorie has stairs, and Avventura is not recommended with motor problems.
Is the Galleria Borbonica the same as Naples Underground?
No. They are separate sites with different operators, entrances and tickets.