We were amazed ad the size of the tunnels under Napoli. Highly recommend, we'll worth the time!!! Our guide, Fabiana, spoke great English and was a joy! Thank you all for memorable tour, we would love to come back!
Il Tunnel Borbonico - The Bourbon Tunnel Museum, Naples
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Il Tunnel Borbonico - The Bourbon Tunnel Museum
Vico del Grottone 4 - zona Piazza Plebiscito | Parcheggio Morelli in Via domenico Morelli - zona Piazza Vittoria, 80132 Naples, Italy
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Enchanting scenery that unfolds to the eyes of visitors, a secret place full of history and magic atmosphere.An emotional journey that conducts...
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Enchanting scenery that unfolds to the eyes of visitors, a secret place full of history and magic atmosphere.An emotional journey that conducts visitors in the new section of the underground of Naples. It is situated in Vico del Grottone 4, from to 150 mt. to Plebiscito Square. Until a few years ago it wasa veterinary laboratory, now is the entrance of the Bourbon Tunnel. A staircase with 8 ramps, 33 yards deep descending into the belly of Chiaia. The second entry is in Via Domenico Morelli,40, through the crosswalk of “Quick parking”.The Tunnel was built in 1853 by Ferdinand II of Bourbon, who, concerned about the outbreak of rebellion, he asked for an escape from the Royal Palace to the barrack in Via della Pace, now Via Morelli. The work was uncompleted and, during the second World War, was used by residents of the area as a military hospital, later becoming the Hall Judicial Deposit.The war left its mark even in the subsoil. That’s way there are handwrite, folding beds, messages of wish and desolation of those who lived it and still maintains its memory. Along the tunnel thereare also the evidences, 530 meters, where visitors can discover the history of real life. Through the spacious streets, it’s easy reachable the network of tunnels and cisterns of seventeenth-century,large buildings, where worked the "pozzari", the only connoisseur of Naples underground.The show is stunning, but that's not finished. On Via Morelli appear statues dating back to fascist period and many cars and motorcycles, abandoned for years, freed from piles of rubbish, arranged and illuminated ad hoc for the route.Nothing is left to chance, even lighting, perfectly integrated with the path of the visitors.Since today everything is possible to visit. Five years ago the scenery was completely different.Rubbish, degradation, wastes of all kinds covered the reliquaries.
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The last time we were in Naples we were unable to visit these tunnels as they open Fri/Sat/Sun. So we planned our recent visit to enable us to take the tour this time. We weren't disappointed. The tour was fascinating. Our guide, Elinor, was fluent, informative and amusing. This tour is a must see for anyone who lives in or...
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If you are looking for something cultural and VERY interesting i am sure this is your place to go. I had heard that it was a curious place, and in fact it was even better that expected.
There are different tours to do so that you can decide which one matches you better. I took part of the regular tour,...
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I pre booked the tour online to make sure we had an English guide at just 10 euro each it was great value.
It was very difficult to find the entrance tucked down an alley , but worth getting lost for .
We had expected a large group for the tour but it was just the 2 of us with...
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Northampton, England, United Kingdom
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Tucked away in a small alley way - not far from the coast in Naples is Il Tunnel Borbonico.
What a joy, we were expecting a tour in Italian, but were treated to an English tour (and there were only two of us!). Staff are volunteers who love their site and city and the tour is full of passion and...
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We went on the standard tour yesterday (3.30.13) and we had the wonderful tour guide Fabiana all to ourselves - 2 adults, 2 kids (English). She was so friendly, spoke English very well and was so appreciative of us just coming and doing the tour. Very memorable for 11 and 13 year old boys-they were engaged, interactive and didn't complain...
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Naples, Italy
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At the beginning of the tour, you'll see some statues & old cars that have been left over. Then they give you hard hats & flashlights for the tour!! To me, that was a sign that this was going to be really good tour! The guides are so enthusiastic & we got to meet the owner & he was so...
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Naples, Italy
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A very interesting tour of the underground Napoli. The tour guide was very friendly and spoke fluent English. Water-Ducts, escape routes for the Bourbon King, Bomb shelter, Underground Parking Lot, all in one. This is a must see if you are in Naples.
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This tour is a Must Do if you are in Naples - you will never have seen anything like this! The guides are so enthusiastic and lead you on the most incredible tour - its so hard to believe what your eyes are seeing. And not only have you got this extraordinary place with such a huge history - the...
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Very cool place. It makes you think what is under you feet, just not in Naples, but everywhere. Our guide Lucia, was fantastic, and since we were the only english speaking people, it was like having our own personal guide. The tour ends several blocks from where you started in a nondescript location by a parking garage. (they give you...
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