Is the underground tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour includes elevator access, making it accessible for many wheelchair users, though some walking and standing are required.

How long does the tour last?

The tour typically lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours, depending on group size and guide pace.

Are children allowed on the tour?

Yes, the tour is family-friendly, but children should be able to walk and stand for the duration.

Can I use a stroller on the tour?

Due to space constraints in some passages, strollers are not recommended during the underground portion.

Is photography allowed inside the tunnels?

Photography is welcome, but flash is typically prohibited to protect delicate structures.

What should I wear for the tour?

We recommend comfortable, closed-toe shoes and a light jacket as temperatures underground remain cooler than on the surface.

Naples Underground City Tour with Keys of Italy

Beneath the bustling streets of Naples, an extraordinary subterranean world unfolds—accessible with ease thanks to Keys of Italy’s Naples: Underground city tour with ELEVATOR. This unique experience peels back layers of time, inviting visitors to descend into the extensive networks carved out over millennia, once hidden beneath the vibrant cityscape of Campania’s capital. Keys of Italy stands out by combining comfort and history, providing elevator access that opens this underground marvel to a broader range of adventurers, including those who might otherwise shy away from the typical steep stairways common in such tours.

Naples itself is renowned for its rich volcanic geology, with tufa rock—the soft, porous volcanic stone—forming the base of this underground labyrinth. Passages, cisterns, and remnants of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations create a vivid chronicle of the city’s past. The tour illuminates Roman aqueducts, intricate tunnels used as air-raid shelters during World War II, and cryptic ruins that reveal Naples’ adaptability through ages of invasions, natural disasters, and urban growth.

What makes this offering by Keys of Italy truly exceptional is the seamless blend of accessibility with deep local insight. Their guides draw on extensive historical knowledge and storytelling prowess to bring the underground Naples vividly to life. This is not just a walk through tunnels; it’s a journey that contextualizes the geology, architecture, and resilient spirit of one of Italy’s oldest cities. For travelers intrigued by urban geology, historical engineering, or Italian culture, this underground tour offers a fresh perspective far from the usual surface attractions.

Situated in the heart of Naples, the tour becomes a key part of any outdoor adventure in Campania’s urban landscape, adding depth—quite literally—to the exploration of southern Italy. Whether you’re a history buff, an adventurer, or someone looking for a unique way to understand the city’s layered past, Keys of Italy’s Naples Underground Tour with elevator access delivers an immersive, accessible, and unforgettable experience.

About Keys of Italy

Keys of Italy is a Florence-based tour operator offering curated day trips, private tours, and guided experiences across Italy. Founded to connect visitors with Italy’s regional highlights, the company organizes departures from Firenze to destinations including Cinque Terre, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Chianti, Val d'Orcia, and the Ferrari Museum, as well as long-distance departures to Milan, Venice, Turin, Naples, Bari, and Sicily.
Tours range from walking and food tours to wine tastings, cooking classes, museum guided visits, skip-the-line access, private transfers, and active adventures such as 4x4 Etna excursions.
The portfolio includes thematic experiences—historical city walks, art and gallery tours (Uffizi, Accademia, Pinacoteca), and specialist itineraries like Egyptian Museum guided visits and automotive museum tours. Food-focused offerings cover pasta, pizza, gelato, Mozzarella, arancino, cannoli, and street-food tastings. Wine experiences highlight Chianti, Brunello, Val d'Orcia, Bolgheri, Franciacorta, and Langhe regions.
Many tours explicitly list private options, train transfers, and skip-the-line museum access where indicated. Departure cities identified in tour titles include Florence, Milan, Venice, Rome, Naples, Turin, Bari, Catania, Lecce and Palermo-area experiences, making the company’s reach national in scope.
Keys of Italy provides practical options such as transfers, tailored private days, and classes alongside classic sightseeing. The collection of over one hundred offered itineraries reflects a broad catalogue of experiences centered on Tuscany and extending throughout Italy.
All descriptions above are based on the published trip titles and summaries provided for Keys of Italy and reference only factual elements listed. Information reflects provided trip names, summaries, and stated departure locations accurately.