13 Naples Cave Tours Worth the Descent

1.Catacombs of San Gennaro Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,941 reviews · 45 min · from $15Our pick

Walk beneath Naples through the Catacombs of San Gennaro, where 3rd-century paintings, 5th-century mosaics, underground basilicas, and a historic baptismal font tell the story of early Christianity. English and Italian guides, including Nello, Emmanuel, and Antonia, bring the site to life. Your ticket also includes San Gaudioso and Santa Maria della Sanità.

“How to guide was very good, the catacombs are way bigger then expected. The frescoes where amazing. Highly recommend this tour”

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2.Spanish Quarters Underground Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,064 reviews · 1 hour · from $17

Follow a live English, Spanish, or Italian guide from the Spanish Quarters into Underground Naples. You will see ancient tunnels, the Neapolitan Aqueduct, old wall writing, and spaces once used as air-raid shelters. Guides such as Alex, Eduardo, Alessandro, and Grazia bring history and local legends to life. Expect stairs, darkness, and some very tight passages.

“Such an amazing experience!! We learned a lot and so glad we got to experience this! What a hidden gem!!”

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3.Naples Underground Spanish Quarters with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Top rated

Descend beneath Naples’ Spanish Quarter to see part of the ancient aqueduct and a WWII bomb shelter. An English-speaking guide such as Alex, Eduardo, Grace, or Alessandro explains the engineering, wartime stories, and local legends. Expect stairs, very narrow passages, and about one hour underground.

“Our guide Grazia was really engaging and knowledgeable, very passionate about her city’s history. This tour was not quite what we expected but even though we covered a small portion of the area, we learned so much and would really recommend this tour.”

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4.San Gaudioso Catacombs Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,105 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Visit the Catacombs of San Gaudioso and Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità with an English or Italian guide. Expect early Christian tombs, 5th and 6th-century frescoes, 17th-century noble burials, and skulls set into the walls. Guides such as Nello, Antonella, and Claudia are known for lively storytelling. Your ticket also includes San Gennaro entry for 12 months.

“A very good activity ! Our guide was perfect, explained everything with very clear explanations !”

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5.Day Trip to Capri and Blue Grotto From Naples & Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,023 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about nine hours exploring Capri from Naples or Sorrento. A local guide such as Luigi, Tiziana, Michele, or Giorgio handles the ferries, island buses, and timing. Visit the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, ride the Monte Solaro chairlift at your own cost, and enjoy free time in Anacapri and Capri.

“Our guide, Luigi, was a true professional. We went in late November and this ended up being the perfect time to see the whole island in a day. Low crowds, clear weather, and everything was so beautiful. The boat tour around the island was a must see.”

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6.Capri and Blue Grotto Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 966 reviews · from $173

From Naples, ride the fast ferry to Capri with an English-speaking guide such as Alberto, Tiziana, Serena, or Giorgio. Visit the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, explore Anacapri and Capri town, and use island minibuses between stops. If the grotto is closed, a shared boat tour around Capri replaces it.

“Giorgo is a wonderful guide. He took care of everyone's needs and requirements and was very helpful. we needed to take our two cabin bags with us and storage and pick up was organized beautifully so that we could enjoy the tour. thank you for the great experience!”

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7.Private Capri Island and Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $604

Spend about eight hours exploring Capri with a private guide such as Vincenzo, Stephanie, or Lucia. Ride the ferry from Naples or Sorrento, visit the Blue Grotto when weather allows, take Anacapri’s chairlift to Monte Solaro, and see Capri’s Piazzetta and Augustus Gardens. Transport, key admission tickets, and ferry fare are included, but lunch and tips are extra.

“Michele was a fantastic tour guide. He helped us navigate through the ferry options over to the island of Capri. He rearrange our tour a little bit based on the weather that morning and visibility with the chairlift. It worked out beautifully. We enjoyed some sightseeing, a wonderful boat tour, and by the afternoon the fog had burned off the top of the mountain, and we could do the chairlift. We weren’t able to do the blue grotto based on the rougher waves. Michele gave us many alternate options to fill in our day. There was still so much more to see. We ate at a hidden gem/ local restaurant.…”

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8.City Walking Tour w/ Underground Roman Ruins Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 284 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $35

Start at the Neptune Fountain and walk Naples with a local guide in English, Italian, or Spanish. See Gesù Nuovo, Spaccanapoli, San Carlo, Piazza Plebiscito, and Castel Nuovo, then visit the underground Roman streets of Neapolis Sotterrata. Choose the lunch option for caprese salad, pasta, dessert, wine, and water.

“The walking tour, lead by Antonio, our guide, was Fantastic. 4 hours isnt enough for an in depth of any city, but it is well planned to get a good sense and flavor of Naples. You get to see the highlights, which included the Duomo and Central Plaza and the underground. He is great in English and Spanish. and you are free at noon to explore in more detail some of the areas that are showcased. Especially the food scene :) . Thank you Antonio and Worldtours!”

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9.Full-Day Capri Island and Blue Grotto Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 224 reviews · from $224

Travel from Naples to Capri by hydrofoil, then tour Marina Grande, Capri, and Anacapri with island transport and a professional guide. The Blue Grotto is the highlight, though entry depends on sea conditions and crowd levels. Guides speak English, French, German, and Spanish. Food and drinks are not included.

“to begin with it was hard to locate the guide , but once found the guide Carolina was extremely helpful and explained throughly the outcome and expectations of the day in multiple language ecomodating all. Once on the first boat myself and my friend were very sea sick and she done her best to make us feel calm and try to get us on the mend this again went to the private boat tour which had beautiful view and everything was explained throughly and in-depth, again however we got sea sick due to the high waves l but again Carolina made us feel better by helping us with water and…”

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10.Exclusive Capri, Anacapri & Blue Grotto Private Tour from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $574

Travel from Naples to Capri with a private guide such as Vincenzo, Tatziana, or Theresa. Ride the Mamma Mia road, visit Anacapri, take the Monte Solaro chairlift, enter the Blue Grotto when sea conditions allow, and explore Capri’s Piazzetta and Augustus Gardens. Lunch is not included.

“We had a great time and Vincenzo took really good care of us. He met us at the Molo Beverello point and ushered us onto the ferry. He guided us through the crowds in Capri, got us a taxi to visit Anacapri (where we enjoyed the chairlift to the top and enjoyed fantastic views) early-on before it got crowded. He showed us all the highlights of the island. The grotto was closed because the water was so choppy but we were able to take a boat ride around the island in place of that activity and it was still very nice. He made sure we had a wonderful lunch with…”

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11.Blue Grotto, Capri, and Anacapri Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · from $192

Meet at Caffè Beverello for a guided Capri day trip with roundtrip fast ferry travel, Blue Grotto entry, island transport, and time in Anacapri and Capri. Guides such as Marco add practical tips and lively commentary. The chairlift to Monte Solaro and the Gardens of Augustus are the day’s top views.

“We were trialling with Marco. If you want to see Capri, he is the guy you must be looking for!”

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12.Naples Top Sights & Underground small group tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $34

Start in Piazza Bellini with a local guide such as Maria Novella, Anna Lisa, or Roberta. Walk through central Naples, visit Napoli Sotterranea for an hour, then follow Spaccanapoli to San Gregorio Armeno. You get history, architecture, local customs, and artisan nativity scenes in a group of up to 16.

“Maria was an excellent guide. Well balanced tour. Highly recommend”

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13.Historic Center Guided Tour with Underground Ruins

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Spend four hours with a multilingual guide exploring Naples from Piazza Municipio to San Lorenzo Maggiore. See Via Toledo, the Maradona mural, Piazza del Plebiscito, Spaccanapoli, and Via San Gregorio Armeno, then descend 10 meters beneath the church to ancient Greek and Roman remains. Guides include Giorgia, Gianluca, and Alex.

“The tour guide was great, Georgia gave us a full run down of the history of Naples.”

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