Attraction · Naples
Napoli Sotterranea: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Naples Underground website. Official links are under Sources.
Naples Underground is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children aged 0-4; visitors with 100% certified disability (and their companion pays).
- Otherwise: full price (intero) — €18.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Wear flat shoes and bring a light jumper - it is cooler 40 m down.
- The tour also includes the remains of the Roman theatre hidden inside a 'basso' house nearby.
- Several companies run 'Naples underground' tours; this one starts at Piazza San Gaetano on Via dei Tribunali (white and blue flags).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children aged 0-4 | children under 5 | Children from 5 to 10 pay €10. Strollers must be left at the entrance (136 steps). | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with 100% certified disability (and their companion pays) | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Adults: free only with 100% civil invalidity (75-99% €10). Minors 5-17 free with Legge 104 art. 3 comma 3. The companion always pays the full €18. Private site, so the national state-museum exemptions do not apply. | No |
Official prices
Naples Underground ticket prices
| Full price (intero) — Ages 5-10 €10, ages 11-17 €15 (not free). Visit is a guided tour with 136 steps; no strollers. | €18 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (full price (intero)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Naples Underground
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Guided tours only (about 1 hour, 40 m underground). Departures in Italian and English at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00 (timetable shows 10.00 – 11.00, 12.00 – 13.00, 14.00 – 15.00, 16.00 – 17.00 - 18.00); Thursday 21:00 by reservation for 10+ people. Groups under 10 need no booking.
Piazza San Gaetano 69 (Via dei Tribunali), Naples, Italy
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FAQ
Naples Underground: common questions
Is Naples Underground free?
Naples Underground has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children aged 0-4; visitors with 100% certified disability (and their companion pays). Otherwise the official ticket costs €18.
Who gets free entry to Naples Underground?
Children under 5 — children from 5 to 10 pay €10. Strollers must be left at the entrance (136 steps).. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — adults: free only with 100% civil invalidity (75-99% €10). Minors 5-17 free with Legge 104 art. 3 comma 3. The companion always pays the full €18. Private site, so the national state-museum exemptions do not apply..
How much is a ticket to Naples Underground?
Full price (intero) costs €18 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- napolisotterranea.org/faq/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.