Walking Guided History Tour of Naples and Bourbon Tunnel
A walking tour to discover the history and roots of Naples. Accompanied by an expert guide between the art of the monumental area and the secrets of the subsoil of Naples.
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Walking Guided History Tour of Naples and Bourbon Tunnel
What's included in Walking Guided History Tour of Naples and Bourbon Tunnel
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza del Plebiscito
You will admire a historic square of Naples with all its adjacent beauties, the guide will take you to discover the most interesting historical sources
Castel Nuovo - Maschio Angioino
You will admire the exterior of a majestic castle that overlooks the port of Naples on one side and on the other looms over one of the most famous squares in Naples. The construction of its ancient nucleus - today partially re-emerged following restoration and archaeological exploration - is due to the initiative of Charles I of Anjou, who in 1266, defeating the Swabians, ascended the throne of Sicily and established the transfer of the capital from Palermo to the Neapolitan city.
Galleria Borbonica
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.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Bourbon Gallery (1h)
- Entrance to the Bourbon Gallery
- Guided walking tour
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guaranteed departure upon reaching the minimum number of 4 participants.
- The Bourbon Gallery is open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays from the Italian calendar with the exception of December 24, 25, 31
- On January 1st, at least 4 pax are required to carry out the tour
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Piazza Municipio c/o Fontana del Nettuno
